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Layered Mocha Cheesecake Recipe

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“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
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GLAZE:
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
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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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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!!

Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2009 by daleevans

Sue,

This is absolutely the most wonderful cheesecake I have ever had. I made this for a church function and it was described as a very Decadent Dessert. I am making it right now. Fabulous ... thanks for sharing Robin

Reviewed on Apr. 08, 2009 by sgronholz

I am the one that came up with this recipe and Taste of Home printed the incorrect cooking time. You should cook the cheesecake for 70-80 minutes. I have tried to get them to change it, but so far no reprint has been done. I hope this helps you and thank you for all of the wonderful comments!

Sue Gronholz

Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2009 by Saraaaaa

OH my! My girlfriends will absolutely love it!!

Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2009 by josiezanker

This cheesecake got rave reviews! I even got asked to make a couple for a graduation party! It looks so good, people have a hard time believing it was homemade! I had to extend the baking time for an additional ten minutes to get the mocha layer to set up. I also used mocha M & M's (found at Target or Wal-Mart with the specialty chocolate) instead of the coffee beans, so pretty, see profile pic.

Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2008 by Ilovetruffles2

This cheesecake was soooo goood not 1 piece left .... i just put water in a pan on the rack below the cheesecake ... turned out great ... i will make this many times... thanks for a greeeat recipe

Truffles