Intermediate
Honey Cortado Cheesecake
A luxurious coffee drink that combines the smooth, balanced flavors of a cortado with sweet honey and rich cream cheese foam. This indulgent treat tastes like liquid cheesecake with perfectly balanced espresso, creating a dessert-like coffee experience that's surprisingly easy to make at home.
12 min
1 serving
Espresso
Instructions
Brewing Instructions
- Prepare the cream cheese mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together cream cheese, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy
- Pull the espresso: Extract a double shot (36ml) using 18g of finely ground coffee
- Steam the milk: Heat and froth the milk to create microfoam with a creamy, velvety texture (around 150°F)
- Combine: Add the cream cheese mixture to the bottom of a 4-5oz glass
- Pour the espresso: Slowly pour the hot espresso over the cream cheese mixture, stirring gently
- Add milk: Pour the steamed milk in a slow, steady stream to create the cortado ratio
- Garnish: Top with a light sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs for the cheesecake effect
Pro Tips
Pro Tips
- Room temperature cream cheese mixes much easier - take it out 30 minutes before brewing
- Adjust sweetness by varying honey amount to taste
- Make it iced: Let espresso cool slightly, serve over ice for a refreshing version
- Texture matters: The cream cheese should be completely smooth to avoid lumps
- Milk alternative: Oat milk works beautifully for a dairy-free version (skip the cream cheese or use vegan alternative)
Recipe Details
Coffee Amount:18g
Water Amount:36ml
Grind Size:Fine
Water Temp:200°F
Prep Time:8 min
Ingredients
- coffee beans - 18g
- whole milk - 60ml
- cream cheese - 1 tbsp
- honey - 1 tsp
- vanilla extract - 1/4 tsp
- graham cracker crumbs - pinch for garnish
Equipment Needed
- espresso machine
- coffee grinder
- small whisk
- 4-5oz glass
- milk steaming pitcher