1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Coffee Cheesecake:
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
2 tablespoons hot water
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature
1/2 cup heavy cream, room temperature
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 large egg yolk
For the Chocolate Coffee Ganache
1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
For the Chocolate Curls:
5 oz dark chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
For the Coffee Whipped Cream:
1 cup heavy cream, cold
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
6 tablespoons powdered sugar
Optional Garnishes:
Chocolate-covered coffee beans
Cocoa powder, for dusting
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