1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (or 150g crushed coffee cake crumbs) forms a sturdy base

6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted binds the crust

24 oz (680g) cream cheese, softened provides the creamy filling

3/4 cup granulated sugar sweetens the filling

3 large eggs, room temperature helps set the structure

1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt adds creaminess

2 tsp pure vanilla extract enhances the flavor

2 tbsp instant espresso powder or 1/3 cup strong brewed coffee delivers the coffee note

1 cup streusel (made from 1/2 cup flour, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 4 tbsp cold butter, 1 tsp cinnamon) creates the topping

Digestive biscuits or graham crackers for the cookie crust, blended with cinnamon and sugar

Cinnamon for the cookie crust and cinnamon sugar layer

Sugar for the cookie crust

Melted butter for combining with cookie crumbs

Dark brown sugar for the cinnamon sugar layer and crumble topping

All-purpose flour for the crumble topping

Butter for the crumble topping

Full-fat cream cheese as part of the cheesecake filling

Sour cream for the filling

Cornstarch to help with the filling texture

Eggs for the filling

Granulated sugar for whipping with cream cheese

Vanilla extract for the filling

Powdered sugar for the optional vanilla glaze

Milk for the optional vanilla glaze