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uncut chocolate mocha cheesecake with chocolate drizzle
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Chocolate Mocha Cheesecake

Get your chocolate, coffee, and cheesecake fix in this Chocolate Mocha Cheesecake recipe with a silky mousse like texture and drizzled with ganache!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Cool & Chill12 hours
Total Time13 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate cheesecake, Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe
Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 20 whole double stuffed Oreo cookies
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter , melted
  • 1 & 1/3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese , softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup Kahlúa (see note)
  • 1/4 cup cooled espresso
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
  • Melted chocolate , for drizzling

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Coat a 9-inch springform pan with nonstick spray; set aside.
  • Places 20 whole double stuffed Oreos in a food processor and pulse until fine crumbs form. Drizzle in a 1/4 cup unsalted melted butter and pulse again until combined.
    whole oreo cookies in the bowl of a food processor
  • Press cookie mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
    oreo cookie crumbs being pressed into the bottom of a springform pan
  • Place 1 & 1/3 cups semisweet chocolate chips and 1/4 cup heavy cream in a microwave safe bowl; microwave for 45 seconds, stir, and microwave again in 15 second intervals until melted, if necessary. Stir until combined.
    chocolate chips and heavy cream in a small mixing bowl
  • In a large bowl with a handheld or stand mixer, beat 3 (8 ounce) bricks softened cream cheese until smooth. Wipe down the sides of the bowl. Add in 1 cup sugar and beat until well blended. Add in 3 large eggs, one at a time, blending in between each one.
    beaten cream cheese and sugar with egg in mixing bowl
  • Add in the melted chocolate and blend well.
    melted chocolate on top of whipped sweetened cream cheese in glass mixing bowl
  • Blend in 1 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup Kahlua, 1/4 cup cooled espresso (or coffee), 2 teaspoons vanilla, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; beat until smooth.
    sour cream and coffee on top of whipped cream cheese in glass mixing bowl
  • Pour mixture on top of the Oreo crust.
    chocolate cheesecake batter being spread over Oreo cookie crust in springform pan
  • Bake on middle oven rack for about 55 minutes, until set, but still soft in the center (do not overtake.) Turn off heat, prop door open, and let cheesecake rest in the oven for 25 minutes.
    overhead baked chocolate cheesecake in springform pan
  • Transfer cheesecake to a wire rack, run a dull knife around the edge to loosen, then cool for 30 minutes. Remove pan rim and let cool completely. Then chill in the refrigerator for a full day (or overnight.)
  • Melt some chocolate and drizzle over the top.
    chocolate ganache being drizzled over uncut chocolate cheesecake
  • Let set, slice, and serve!
    a slice of chocolate cheesecake on plate with bite on fork

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Notes

Skip the alcohol. If you don't cook with alcohol, you can simply replace the Kahlúa with more cooled coffee.

Nutrition

Calories: 509kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 278mg | Potassium: 245mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 1160IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 1.9mg