These 5-ingredient Kahlua cheesecake pots with dark chocolate are made using a combination of ricotta and cream cheese, which produces a creamy, light dessert perfect for any occasion. Ready in under 10 minutes!
These velvety, no-bake Kahlua cheesecake pots with dark chocolate are the perfect make ahead dessert to finish off a dinner party. They are easy to make, require only 5 ingredients and take just minutes to put together.
Kahlua cheesecake pots ingredients
Kahlua is a coffee liqueur so ideal to pair with chocolate, especially the dark variety. (I don't think anyone needs convincing that coffee and chocolate make a fine pairing). Plus the alcohol adds a bit of an extra special quality to this simple dessert, perfect for the festive season ahead.
These cheesecake pots with coffee liqueur are rich and creamy thanks to the combination of cream cheese and naturally low in fat ricotta cheese. There is no butter or heavy cream in this recipe and I used a moderate amount of sugar.
Step-by-step recipe instructions
1.Combine the ricotta, cream cheese and sugar.
2. Beat together until fluffy. Set aside while you prepare the chocolate.
3. Melt the chocolate in a bowl over a pot of gently simmering water. Remove from the heat when almost all the chocolate pieces have melted. Stir to help the chocolate melt completely. (Alternatively melt the chocolate in the microwave)
4. Gradually add the melted chocolate into the cheese mixture alternating with the Kahlua and beating all the time.
5. The mixture is ready when all the ingredients have been fully incorporated. No need to overmix it.
6. Spoon the mixture into small cups, scatter over chocolate shavings and chill for 30 minutes before serving (if possible).
Serving suggestions
I served these Kahlua mini cheesecakes in espresso cups and decorated with chocolate shavings using dark and white chocolate (use just one type if preferred). I used a vegetable peeler to make the shavings. Or you can simply grate the chocolate using a box grater.
Substitutions
- Kahlua: Use Tia Maria or another coffee liqueur if preferred.
- Cream cheese: I used full fat cream cheese but a reduced fat variety will work too.
Top tips
- Melt the chocolate slowly over a pot of simmering water. Remove from the heat when 90 % of the chocolate has melted (if you melt it completely it might be too warm and cause the cheese mixture to curdle). Stir to help the chocolate melt completely. Alternatively melt the chocolate (also partly) in the microwave.
- Both the ricotta and cream cheese should be at room temperature.
- I think it's important to use good quality chocolate in any chocolate dessert and this one is no exception. For best results I recommend using dark chocolate with 65%-75% cocoa solids.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving, if possible.
- Keep refrigerated, covered, for up to 3 days.
Make ahead
This Kahlua cheesecake dessert can be made ahead, refrigerated overnight and served the following day. Keep it covered to prevent the top from becoming dry (especially if you haven't used any chocolate shavings on top).
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Kahlua Cheesecake Pots (No Bake)
Equipment
- Electric mixer
Ingredients
- 40 ml (2.71 tbsp) Kahlua liqueur
- 150 g (5.29 oz) ricotta cheese room temperature
- 100 g (3.53 oz) cream cheese room temperature
- 100 g (3.53 oz) dark chocolate broken into similar size pieces (plus more for decorating)
- 2½ tbsp powdered/icing sugar or to taste
Instructions
- Combine the ricotta, cream cheese and sugar and beat together for 1-2 minutes until fluffy.
- Place the chocolate pieces in a bowl over a pot of gently simmering water and melt, stirring occasionally (alternatively melt in a microwave). Remove from the heat when 90% of the chocolate has melted. Stir to help the mixture melt completely.
- Gradually add the melted chocolate into the cheese mixture alternating with the Kahlua and beating all the time until all the ingredients have been fully incorporated.
- Spoon the mixture into small cups, scatter over chocolate shavings and chill for 30 minutes before serving (if possible).
Notes
- You can swap the Kahlua for Tia Maria or another coffee liqueur if you prefer.
- Melt the chocolate slowly over a pot of simmering water. Remove from the heat when 90 % of the chocolate has melted (if you melt it completely it might be too warm and cause the cheese mixture to curdle). Stir to help the chocolate melt completely. Alternatively melt the chocolate (also partly) in the microwave.
- Both the ricotta and cream cheese should be at room temperature.
- I think it's important to use good quality chocolate in any chocolate dessert and this one is no exception. For best results I recommend using dark chocolate with 65%-75% cocoa solids.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving, if possible.
- Keep refrigerated, covered, for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
*Nutritional information is automatically generated and should be considered as an estimate.
**A note about baking: If using a fan-assisted oven refer to your appliance's instructions and adjust the temperature accordingly.
Sammie
These Cheesecake Pots look absolutely scrummy. Perfect for serving after a large family dinner. I also like that they could be placed on a dessert buffet for larger gatherings with no need to portion or cut through anything. Gorgeous recipe that I have pinned.
Monika
Thank you for your kind words and for stopping by:)
choclette
Great minds Monika! Chocolate pots are just brilliant for dinner party desserts and they look so special served in little coffee cups. These look super scrumptious and I love the abundant grating of chocolate over the tops. Thanks for sharing with #WeShouldCocoa.
Monika
Thank you Choclette, they were so successful I am making them for Christmas! I'll be over to check out the roundup soon:)
Kate - gluten free alchemist
Love love love this recipe! Sounds totally divine and very very decadent without being over calorific. Would be a perfect Xmas dessert x
Monika
Thank you Kate, I am absolutely planning to make it for Christmas, especially as it's so quick and easy.
hijackedbytwins
Ok, you had me with Kahlua but when I saw that you had also used cheesecake in the title you had me hook, line and sinker!!! Love love love this!!!!! Thank you for sharing with #CookBlogShare x
Monika
Oh, thanks Kirsty, this recipe actually turned out better than I expected
Angela / Only Crumbs Remain
These sound & definitely look amazing Monika, I just love the contarst in colour of the dark chocolate cheesecake to the white chocolate curls! They look very inviting 🙂
Angela x
Monika
Thank you Angela, they were a breeze to make:)
HELEN
yes please! these look & sound amazing!
Monika
Thank you!
astrongcoffee
These sound like my kind of dessert - love Tia Maria #cookblogshare
Monika
Thank you, glad you like it:)
Zeba@Food For The Soul
Oh my...what a treat!
Monika
Thanks Zeba:)
Recipes Made Easy
Wow I love the sound of these. A good idea adding some ricotta to the mixture to stop it being to heavy. Pinning to make soon. Thank you for linking to #CookBlogShare
Monika
Thanks Jacqui, they really aren't very heavy at all, and the taste is fab:)
applytofaceblog
How amazing do these look?!!!I love chocolate and adore cheesecake so these are a real winner for me.Love the fact too that I can eat more as low in calories!!!!
Monika
Thank you, I love cheesecake too but usually find it too rich - so a small portion in an espresso cup is good enough for me:)
Kat (The Baking Explorer)
They look absolutely yummy! Thanks for linking up with #TreatPetite
Monika
Thanks Kat:)
Corina
These look and sound wonderful Monika! Tia Maria is one of my favourite liqueurs although I normally drink it in coffee and I've never had in a dessert. I'd love to try these!
Monika
Thank you Corina, I have to say the liqueur really makes this dessert, it wouldn't be the same without it.
sidilbradipo1
Must try this recipe: I love choco and these cups are perfect 😀
Thanks for sharing!
Sid
Monika
Thank you, do let me know how they turned out:)
sidilbradipo1
For sure 😀
dtills
Not only do the pots look tasty-your photos are gorgeous 🙂
Monika
Thank you! These treat really are tasty, we are still enjoying them today:)