Ingredients for Layered Mocha Cheesecake
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- ¼ cup (½ stick) melted unsalted butter (for crust), 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for ganache)
- 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
- 2 tablespoons hot water
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup melted semi-sweet chocolate (for chocolate batter), 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips (for ganache)
- coffee beans (for garnish, optional)
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
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How to Make Layered Mocha Cheesecake
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Crush 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs. Combine with ¼ cup (½ stick) melted unsalted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of a greased 9-inch springform pan.
- In a small bowl, combine 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder, 2 tablespoons hot water, and ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, and ¼ cup all-purpose flour until smooth and creamy.
- Beat in 4 large eggs one at a time on low speed until just combined. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Divide the batter in half.
- Stir ¼ cup melted semi-sweet chocolate into one portion of the batter.
- Pour the chocolate batter over the crust.
- Stir the coffee mixture into the remaining batter. Spoon over the chocolate layer.
- Wrap the springform pan in double layers of heavy-duty foil.
- Place the wrapped pan in a larger baking pan. Pour 1 inch of hot water into the larger pan.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the center is just set and the top appears dull.
- Remove from the water bath and let cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
- Run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen the cheesecake.
- Cool for another hour.
- Refrigerate overnight to allow the cheesecake to set completely.
- Melt 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Stir until smooth.
- Spread the melted chocolate ganache over the chilled cheesecake.
- Remove the sides of the springform pan.
- Garnish with coffee beans (optional).
- Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
9 g
Sugar
133g
Fat
103g
Carbs
12g
