Dark Chocolate Mocha Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Dark Chocolate Mocha Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookies, finely crushed; 1/3 cup butter, softened; 1/2 tablespoon sugar; FILLING; 2 1/2 ounces dark chocolate, 80 g (70% cocoa if possible); 16 ounces cream cheese, softened (about 500 g); 4 eggs, room temp; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons instant coffee (decaf works fine); 2 -3 tablespoons powdered sugar; CHOCOLATE LEAVES; 1 ounce dark chocolate

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups chocolate cookies, finely crushed
1/3 cup butter, softened
1/2 tablespoon sugar
FILLING
2 1/2 ounces dark chocolate, 80 g (70% cocoa if possible)
16 ounces cream cheese, softened (about 500 g)
4 eggs, room temp
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons instant coffee (decaf works fine)
2 -3 tablespoons powdered sugar
CHOCOLATE LEAVES
1 ounce dark chocolate

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["Butter sides & bottom of an 8"" springform pan.", "Combine cookie crumbs, butter & sugar in mixer.", "Press mixture evenly onto pan bottom.", "Melt chocolate in double-boiler & stir smooth.", "Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add eggs, one at a time.", "Gradually add sugar, mixing well until blended.", "Add melted chocolate, coffee & stir to blend.", "Turn mixture into prepared pan.", "Bake at 350u00b0 (180u00b0C) for 1 hour or until center is almost set. Firms when chilled.", "Cool on counter for 45 min., cover & chill overnight.", "Remove pan sides. Sprinkle with powdered sugar from a sieve to prettify and decorate with chocolate leaves (see below.).", "CHOCOLATE LEAVES:", "Melt chocolate in double-boiler.", "Brush on cleaned & dried fresh leaves (Ficus work well).", "Place on small, paper-lined pan & freeze overnight.", "Peel leaves & put back in the freezer until time to place on cake & serve.", "HINT: leave stem on each leaf to hold onto as you brush on the melted chocolate. Be generous with the chocolate - too thin a layer and the leaf crumbles when you try to peel it. Pile them artfully in center or however you want and they just take the cake!"]

1639

kcal

Calories

Fat

164

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookies, finely crushed, 1/3 cup butter, softened, 1/2 tablespoon sugar, FILLING, and more.

Yes, Dark Chocolate Mocha Cheesecake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Dark Chocolate Mocha Cheesecake

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