Description
A rich and creamy cheesecake with the delightful flavors of mocha, perfect for sharing on special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz dark chocolate, melted
- 2 tbsp espresso powder or brewed coffee
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a medium bowl, mix crushed graham crackers with melted butter and press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add sugar, sour cream, espresso powder, and vanilla, mixing until well blended.
- Add eggs one at a time, being careful not to overmix.
- Melt the dark chocolate and fold it gently into the cheesecake batter.
- Pour the filling onto the prepared crust and bake for about 60 minutes, until the edges are set but the center has a slight jiggle.
- Cool at room temperature and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Remove the springform pan sides and serve, drizzled with extra melted chocolate or whipped cream, if desired.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, substitute graham crackers with gluten-free cookies or nuts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: cheesecake, mocha, dessert, chocolate, coffee