Description
A rich and creamy cheesecake with a distinct mocha flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a small bowl, combine cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, cocoa powder, and espresso powder, beating until well combined.
- Beat in vanilla extract. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the cooled brewed coffee until just combined.
- Pour the filling over the prepared crust.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is almost set.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour.
- Remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack.
- Chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a smoother filling, ensure your cream cheese is at room temperature.
- You can garnish with chocolate shavings or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 60 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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