Layered Mocha Cheesecake Recipe

Layered Mocha Cheesecake Recipe
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100% would make again

“In my search for the perfect mocha cheesecake, I ended up combining a few of my favorite recipes to create this delicious version. It’s as much a feast for the eyes as for the palate!”

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  • 16 Servings
  • Prep: 30 min. Bake: 55 min. + chilling

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted

  • FILLING:
  • 2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
  • 1 tablespoon boiling water
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1-1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled

  • GLAZE:
  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • Chocolate-covered coffee beans, optional

Directions

  • Combine cookie crumbs and butter; press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. In a small bowl, combine the coffee granules, water and cinnamon; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and flour until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in vanilla. 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 pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 16 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan. Place in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan.
  • Bake at 325° for 55-65 minutes or until center is just set and top appears dull. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight.
  • In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth. Spread over cheesecake. Remove sides of pan. Garnish with coffee beans if desired. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 16 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 slice equals 535 calories, 37 g fat (21 g saturated fat), 128 mg cholesterol, 295 mg sodium, 48 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 8 g protein.

Layered Mocha Cheesecake published in Taste of Home February/March 2008, p35

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Layered Mocha Cheesecake Recipe

Layered Mocha Cheesecake

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Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2010 by Eve Richert

I made this recipe and everyone that I served it to loved it and wanted the recipe. It was my husband's birthday and he was very pleased. The recipe was very easy to follow and but the time was longer than stated. To be accurate the cake needed 70 to 80 minutes. There were a lot of steps, but nothing difficult. Worth the time, effort and cost.

Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2010 by Eve Richert

To add a comment to the one I just gave, waws that the time on the recipe was not correct. I had to cook it for about 80 minutes. I read the reviews and the auther of the recipe said that the time on the recipe was not correct and 70 to 80 minutes was necessary.

Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2010 by Eve Richert

I made this recipe and everyone that I served it to loved it and wanted the recipe. It was my husband's birthday and he was very pleased. The recipe was very easy to follow and accurate. There were a lot of steps, but nothing difficult. Worth the time, effort and cost.

Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2009 by Matt'smommie

I LOVE this recipe, my husband loves it too, and whenever I take it away people always comment on how wonderful it tastes and looks!

Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2009 by 3Kid's mom

This is a wonderful cheesecake! It is very rich (not for the faint of heart). I always look for things to make that have the WOW factor and this one definately has it in more ways than one. Thank you Thank you for this recipe!

Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2009 by rebeccalb

This is absolutely delicious, BUT... I did take the advice of the author of the recipe, and I did bake mine at 325 for 80 minutes (she says 70-80 minutes) but I watched mine closely and went with 80 minutes. Also, for those who may have had other issues, make sure and follow the instructions- take it out of the oven, and cool on wire rack for 10 minutes, then cool another hour, and then refrigerate overnight (Do Not take the sides off the pan - until it has been refrigerated overnight!!!) Patience is a virtue with this one, but if you do it right, you will savor the flavor. Awesome results, Umm one thing I did differently with the oreos, is I removed the filling, and just ground up the chocolate pieces, and then mixed up with the melted butter. Also, I did not have a pan big enough for the water bath, but I took advice from previous ratings, and just put a pan of water below my cheese cake, and it worked beautifully.

Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2009 by margaretthatcher

This recipe turned out wonderfully! Everyone liked it, even those who didn't like coffee said it wasn't overpowering. But I think I must have used a too small of springform pan because not all the batter would fit. I had to make mini cheesecakes with the left over batter. Otherwise it was great.

Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2009 by mrs_aiman_saleh

i've done this and it was so good, my family liked it alot. thanx

Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2009 by bduque

what are the calories per serving?

Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2009 by amber666

This is definetly the BEST cheesecake recipe I have ever made. It is my husbands New favorite and I will be making it for his birthday every year from now on!! Thanks for the great recipe!!

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