Dark Chocolate Mocha Cheesecake Recipes

LAYERED MOCHA CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan. , In a small bowl, mix cookie crumbs and butter; press onto the bottom of prepared pan. In another bowl, mix the coffee granules, hot water and cinnamon; set aside. , In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, flour and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. , Divide batter in half. Stir melted chocolate into one portion; pour over crust. Stir coffee mixture into the remaining batter; spoon over chocolate layer. Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. , Bake at 325° for 60-65 minutes or until center is just set and top appears dull. Remove springform pan from water bath; remove foil. Cool cheesecake on a wire rack for 10 minutes; loosen sides from pan with a knife. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight., Remove rim from pan. For glaze, in a microwave, melt chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth. Spread over cheesecake. Top with coffee beans if desired.

CHOCOLATE MOCHA CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Toss the cookie crumbs with the melted butter and press onto the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
• Using a handheld mixer, beat the cream cheese and sugar together. Add the instant coffee and blend. Then add the eggs, one at a time and mix until just combined. After adding the last egg, blend until smooth.
• Pour over crust and bake for 40 minutes or until the edges looks dull and there is 2-3 inches of the center that is still wobbly. Remove from the oven and run a thin knife around the edges to loosen cake. Cool before removing the rim. Refrigerate for 4 hours.
• Whip the heavy cream with the sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Spread on top of chilled cheesecake and dust with cocoa powder before serving.

CHOCOLATE MOCHA CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease an 8 inch springform pan. In a medium bowl, combine cookie crumbs and butter. Mix well and press into the bottom of springform pan.
• In the top of a double boiler, heat chocolate, stirring occasionally, until chocolate is melted and smooth. Remove from heat and allow to cool to lukewarm.
• In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, brown sugar and cornstarch until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Blend in the coffee liqueur. Fold 1/3 of the filling into the melted chocolate, then pour the chocolate mixture back into the filling and mix until no streaks remain. Pour into crust.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until filling is set. Allow to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.

DARK CHOCOLATE MOCHA CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Make the crust.
• Mix cookie crumbs, brown sugar and melted butter until fully combined.
• Spread mixture into a 9 inch springform pan and pat down firmly.
• Chill until set (I let mine chill for a couple hours).
• Make the filling.
• In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
• Add melted chocolate and beat mixture again.
• Dissolve coffee powder in heavy cream and add to the chocolate cream cheese mixture and mix.
• Combine gelatin and water in a small cup and let it bloom for 3 minutes. Then, heat it in the microwave until it dissolves (do not overheat - I learned the hard way! Try 30 seconds)
• When the gelatin mixture cools down a bit, add it into the chocolate cream cheese mixture and mix again.
• Fold in whipped cream until everything is thoroughly combined.
• Spoon this mixture on top of the shortbread crust.
• Refrigerate the cake for a few hours or until the cheesecake layer sets.
• Make the ganache.
• In a saucepan, add heavy cream and set it to medium heat.
• Bring the cream just to a boil (do not boil it), remove from heat and add chocolate.
• Whisk everything together until the chocolate fully melts and you have a smooth and glossy mixture.
• Allow the ganache to cool and pour over chilled cheesecake after removing it from the springform pan.

MOCHA CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients; sir in butter. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are browned. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and milk until smooth. Add eggs, beating on low speed just until combined. In a small bowl, combine water and coffee granules; let stand for 1 minute. Add to the creamed mixture; beat just until mixed. Pour into crust. Return pan to baking sheet., Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. , Remove sides of pan. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before cutting. If desired, top with chocolate-covered coffee beans and whipped topping. Refrigerate leftovers.

DARK CHOCOLATE MOCHA CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• 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 350° (180°C) 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!

COCOA-MOCHA CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• For the crust, combine graham-cracker crumbs, cocoa, sugar and melted butter and mix very thoroughly. Line a clean, ungreased springform pan with the crumb mixture by pressing it first against the sides, then the bottom of the pan. (Crumb mixture should hold its shape; the sides will take about 2/3 of the mixture.) Press until very smooth and even all around. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours.
• Melt chocolate chips in a double boiler and keep warm. In small glass dish or teacup, stir together instant coffee, water and vanilla and orange extracts. Set aside.
• Heat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar. Gradually add softened cream cheese, mixing well after each addition. Stir in melted chocolate, coffee mixture and the cocoa. Mix well. Gradually add sour cream, mixing well after each addition. Fold in melted butter and blend thoroughly but gently. Pour batter over chilled crust in pan. Place pan on heavy cookie sheet and bake 45 minutes. Cut off heat and open oven door, but do not move cheesecake. Let sit in turned-off oven 10 to 15 minutes.
• Gently transfer cheesecake, still on the cookie sheet, to counter and cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate overnight. The next day, unfasten the ring from the springform pan and remove. If desired, garnish top of cheesecake with drizzle of melted dark chocolate, orange candy, chocolate-covered espresso beans and orange zest.

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL MOCHA CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Chocolate Cookie Crust In a small bowl stir together crushed cookies and melted butter or margarine till well combined.
• Press mixture evenly onto the bottom of a greased 9" springform pan.
• Caramel Mocha Filling In a large bowl combine cream cheese, brown sugar and cornstarch.
• Beat with an electric mixer till smooth.
• Add eggs and egg yolk, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• Now stir in sour cream and vanilla to the cream cheese mixture and set aside.
• Stir together instant coffee and hot water, set aside.
• Place 3/4 cup of the cream cheese mixture in a small bowl; add dissolved coffee.
• Stir in sugar.
• Stir melted chocolate chips and corn syrup into remaining cheese mixture.
• Pour half of the chocolate mixture over the crust.
• Spoon 1/2 cup of the coffee mixture over the chocolate mixture.
• Pour the remaining chocolate mixture over the coffee mixture.
• Spoon on the remaining coffee mixture, without distrubing the crust, swirl the blade of a knife thru the filling to create a marbling effect.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minute.
• Lower the temperature to 225 degrees and bake for 1 hour and 15 minute.
• ,or until the center no longer looks wet or shiny.
• Remove the cake from the oven and run a knife around the inside edge of the pan, to loosen.
• Turn the oven off and return the cake to the oven for an additional 30 minute.
• Chill, uncovered, overnight in fridge.
• Mocha Sour Cream Topping In small bowl stir together hot water and coffee crystals.
• Stir in brown sugar.
• Add melted chocolate chips and sour cream.
• Stir until well combined.
• Spread the warm sour cream mixture over the cheese cake.
• Leave cake in springform pan until ready to serve.
• Chill till serving.

MOCHA CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325.
• Crust:.
• Stir together graham crumbs, sugar, and butter. Press into 9 inch springform pan.
• Filling:.
• Combine cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs in one at a time on low speed until combined.
• Dissolve coffee granules with whipping cream.
• Melt chocolate with whipping cream on top of double boiler or in microwave. Be careful not to scorch. Cool slightly.
• Add chocolate mixture to cream cheese and blend well. Stir in sour cream and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Pour mixture into prepared pan. (I usually smack the pan down several times on the counter to get the air bubbles out.).
• Bake in oven for 45 minutes - 1 hour or until set. Do not overbake. Leave cake in oven and door ajar with heat turned off for 45 minutes. Remove cake from oven. Chill overnight.
• Flavored Whipping Cream:.
• Just before serving, dissolve coffee into whipping cream and whip. Add in powdered sugar after soft peaks form and beat until stiffer peaks form. Garnish cake with flavored whipping cream. You may also garnish with chocolate curls, chocolate covered coffee beans, etc. :).
• Enjoy!