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Close-up of homemade mocha cheesecake recipe with whipped topping and chocolate shavings on white kitchen counter

Mocha Cheesecake Recipe

A decadent mocha cheesecake recipe blending rich coffee, smooth chocolate, and creamy cheesecake for the ultimate dessert experience.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1.5 cups Graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.25 cup Cocoa powder Unsweetened
  • 0.33 cup Butter Melted
  • 2 tablespoon Granulated sugar
  • 1 pinch Salt
Filling
  • 24 oz Cream cheese Softened
  • 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
  • 3 Eggs Large
  • 1 cup Sour cream
  • 2 tablespoon Instant coffee powder
  • 2 tablespoon Hot water
  • 3 oz Dark chocolate Melted
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoon All-purpose flour
Topping
  • 1 cup Heavy cream Cold
  • 2 tablespoon Powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Instant coffee powder
  • Chocolate shavings For garnish

Equipment

  • 1 9-inch springform pan For baking and easy removal
  • 1 Electric mixer To create smooth filling
  • 1 Double boiler or microwave For melting chocolate
  • 1 Mixing bowls For crust and filling
  • 1 Fine-mesh strainer Optional, for smooth coffee mix
  • 1 Offset spatula For smoothing batter evenly

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven and prepare crust.
  2. Mix and cool coffee + chocolate.
  3. Beat filling and fold in all parts.
  4. Pour and bake cheesecake.
  5. Cool gradually, then chill.
  6. Whip topping and spread over cake.
  7. Garnish and serve at room temp.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.