Best 12 Dark Chocolate Mocha Cheesecake Recipes

MOCHA CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• In a food processor, pulse cookies until they are fine crumbs.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together cookie crumbs, sugar, and melted butter, stirring until combined.
• Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
• In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
• Add sugar, beating until smooth.
• Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• Add vanilla.
• In a small bowl or mug, stir together espresso and instant coffee granules, until coffee granules are dissolved.
• Add to cream cheese mixture.
• In a small microwave-safe bowl, heat the baking chocolate at 20-30 second intervals, or until melted and smooth. Do not microwave for too long or it risks scorching the chocolate. Use short intervals.
• With the mixer running on low, drizzle the chocolate into the cream cheese mixture, beating until combined.
• Fold in chocolate chips.
• Pour batter into prepared springform pan.
• Bake at 325 for about 75 minutes, or until the center is slightly jiggly, and the edges are golden.
• Remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
• In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate, heavy cream, and butter.
• Heat at 20-30 seconds intervals, and whisk until mixture is melted and smooth. Do not overheat or microwave for long intervals or it risks scorching the chocolate and/or cream.
• Pour ganache over top of the cheesecake, and allow to set, about 15-20 minutes.
• Cut and serve.
• Store in the refrigerator.

CHOCOLATE MOCHA CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease an 8 inch springform pan. In a medium bowl, combine cookie crumbs and butter. Mix well and press into the bottom of springform pan.
• In the top of a double boiler, heat chocolate, stirring occasionally, until chocolate is melted and smooth. Remove from heat and allow to cool to lukewarm.
• In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, brown sugar and cornstarch until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Blend in the coffee liqueur. Fold 1/3 of the filling into the melted chocolate, then pour the chocolate mixture back into the filling and mix until no streaks remain. Pour into crust.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until filling is set. Allow to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.

CHOCOLATE MOCHA CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Toss the cookie crumbs with the melted butter and press onto the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
• Using a handheld mixer, beat the cream cheese and sugar together. Add the instant coffee and blend. Then add the eggs, one at a time and mix until just combined. After adding the last egg, blend until smooth.
• Pour over crust and bake for 40 minutes or until the edges looks dull and there is 2-3 inches of the center that is still wobbly. Remove from the oven and run a thin knife around the edges to loosen cake. Cool before removing the rim. Refrigerate for 4 hours.
• Whip the heavy cream with the sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Spread on top of chilled cheesecake and dust with cocoa powder before serving.

DARK CHOCOLATE MOCHA CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Make the crust.
• Mix cookie crumbs, brown sugar and melted butter until fully combined.
• Spread mixture into a 9 inch springform pan and pat down firmly.
• Chill until set (I let mine chill for a couple hours).
• Make the filling.
• In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
• Add melted chocolate and beat mixture again.
• Dissolve coffee powder in heavy cream and add to the chocolate cream cheese mixture and mix.
• Combine gelatin and water in a small cup and let it bloom for 3 minutes. Then, heat it in the microwave until it dissolves (do not overheat - I learned the hard way! Try 30 seconds)
• When the gelatin mixture cools down a bit, add it into the chocolate cream cheese mixture and mix again.
• Fold in whipped cream until everything is thoroughly combined.
• Spoon this mixture on top of the shortbread crust.
• Refrigerate the cake for a few hours or until the cheesecake layer sets.
• Make the ganache.
• In a saucepan, add heavy cream and set it to medium heat.
• Bring the cream just to a boil (do not boil it), remove from heat and add chocolate.
• Whisk everything together until the chocolate fully melts and you have a smooth and glossy mixture.
• Allow the ganache to cool and pour over chilled cheesecake after removing it from the springform pan.

DECADENT MOCHA CHEESECAKE BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a square 9-inch baking pan with foil. Grease foil with cooking spray.
• Beat cream cheese and sugar in a large mixing bowl until smooth and light. Add egg; beat until smooth. Set cheesecake layer aside.
• Beat sugar and butter in a large bowl until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in cocoa powder and coffee granules.
• Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together onto a large piece of waxed paper. Add all at once to the chocolate mixture; stir until blended. Add vanilla extract. Set 1/3 cup of batter aside in a small bowl; stir in milk. Fold chocolate chips and almonds into the remaining batter.
• Pour larger portion of batter into the prepared pan. Carefully spread cream cheese mixture on top. Drop teaspoonfuls of reserved batter over the cream cheese layer. Run a clean knife through the batter and cheesecake to create swirls.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cheesecake is set and a toothpick inserted halfway to the center of the pan comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

LAYERED MOCHA CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan. , In a small bowl, mix cookie crumbs and butter; press onto the bottom of prepared pan. In another bowl, mix the coffee granules, hot water and cinnamon; set aside. , In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, flour and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. , 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 springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. , Bake at 325° for 60-65 minutes or until center is just set and top appears dull. Remove springform pan from water bath; remove foil. Cool cheesecake on a wire rack for 10 minutes; loosen sides from pan with a knife. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight., Remove rim from pan. For glaze, in a microwave, melt chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth. Spread over cheesecake. Top with coffee beans if desired.

MOCHA-FUDGE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 9-inch glass pie plate. In small bowl, mix coffee and liqueur until coffee is dissolved.
• In large bowl, beat coffee mixture and remaining cheesecake ingredients with electric mixer on high speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl frequently. Pour into pie plate.
• Bake about 35 minutes or until center is firm and puffed. Cool 5 minutes (cheesecake top will be cracked).
• In small bowl, mix 1 ounce chocolate, the powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon liqueur until well blended. Stir in sour cream and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Carefully spread topping over cheesecake. Refrigerate at least 3 hours before serving. Store in refrigerator.

DARK CHOCOLATE MOCHA CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Butter sides & bottom of an 8" springform pan.
• Combine cookie crumbs, butter & sugar in mixer.
• Press mixture evenly onto pan bottom.
• Melt chocolate in double-boiler & stir smooth.
• Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add eggs, one at a time.
• Gradually add sugar, mixing well until blended.
• Add melted chocolate, coffee & stir to blend.
• Turn mixture into prepared pan.
• Bake at 350° (180°C) for 1 hour or until center is almost set. Firms when chilled.
• Cool on counter for 45 min., cover & chill overnight.
• Remove pan sides. Sprinkle with powdered sugar from a sieve to prettify and decorate with chocolate leaves (see below.).
• CHOCOLATE LEAVES:.
• Melt chocolate in double-boiler.
• Brush on cleaned & dried fresh leaves (Ficus work well).
• Place on small, paper-lined pan & freeze overnight.
• Peel leaves & put back in the freezer until time to place on cake & serve.
• HINT: leave stem on each leaf to hold onto as you brush on the melted chocolate. Be generous with the chocolate - too thin a layer and the leaf crumbles when you try to peel it. Pile them artfully in center or however you want and they just take the cake!

COCOA-MOCHA CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• For the crust, combine graham-cracker crumbs, cocoa, sugar and melted butter and mix very thoroughly. Line a clean, ungreased springform pan with the crumb mixture by pressing it first against the sides, then the bottom of the pan. (Crumb mixture should hold its shape; the sides will take about 2/3 of the mixture.) Press until very smooth and even all around. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours.
• Melt chocolate chips in a double boiler and keep warm. In small glass dish or teacup, stir together instant coffee, water and vanilla and orange extracts. Set aside.
• Heat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar. Gradually add softened cream cheese, mixing well after each addition. Stir in melted chocolate, coffee mixture and the cocoa. Mix well. Gradually add sour cream, mixing well after each addition. Fold in melted butter and blend thoroughly but gently. Pour batter over chilled crust in pan. Place pan on heavy cookie sheet and bake 45 minutes. Cut off heat and open oven door, but do not move cheesecake. Let sit in turned-off oven 10 to 15 minutes.
• Gently transfer cheesecake, still on the cookie sheet, to counter and cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate overnight. The next day, unfasten the ring from the springform pan and remove. If desired, garnish top of cheesecake with drizzle of melted dark chocolate, orange candy, chocolate-covered espresso beans and orange zest.

DARK CHOCOLATE MOCHA MOUSSE CAKE

Steps:

• Make the cake: Preheat the oven to 350˚ F. Butter a metal 8-inch square cake pan. Line the bottom and sides of the pan with parchment paper; lightly butter the parchment. Combine the cocoa and espresso powders in a medium bowl. Heat the milk and butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until the milk is steaming and the butter melts. Whisk into the cocoa mixture; let cool to room temperature.
• Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar with a mixer on medium-high speed until very pale, thick and pillowy, 5 to 8 minutes. Beat 30 to 45 more seconds to stabilize the egg foam.
• Reduce the mixer speed to low; beat in the cocoa mixture in 2 additions, alternating with the flour mixture in 2 additions. Beat just until the batter is smooth and no dry flour remains.
• Pour the batter into the cake pan and gently tap against the counter to eliminate any air bubbles. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes in the pan, then turn out the cake onto a rack. Peel off the parchment but let it rest gently on top of the cake while it cools completely. Wipe the cake pan clean and reserve.
• Make the ganache: Combine 1/2 cup heavy cream, 4 ounces chocolate and 1 tablespoon butter in a small saucepan. Gently cook over medium-low heat, stirring, until melted and smooth. Let cool.
• Make the mousse: Combine the remaining 4 tablespoons butter and 4 ounces chocolate in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring, until melted and smooth. Whisk in the cocoa powder until smooth. Let cool.
• Meanwhile, combine 1/4 cup heavy cream and the gelatin powder in a small microwave- safe bowl. Let stand until the gelatin absorbs the liquid, about 5 minutes, then microwave until melted, 20 to 30 seconds, whisking. Let cool, stirring occasionally.
• Combine the remaining 1 1/4 cups heavy cream, the sugar and espresso powder in a large bowl. Beat with a mixer on medium speed to dissolve the sugar, about 1 minute. Stream in the cooled gelatin mixture, then increase the speed to medium high and beat until the mixture is thick and stiff peaks form. Fold in the cooled chocolate mixture in 2 or 3 batches until the mousse is well blended.
• Assemble the cake: Line the reserved cake pan with 2 crisscrossed strips of parchment paper (this will help you lift out the finished cake). Carefully slice the cake horizontally into 3 equal layers. Lay the best layer cut-side up in the bottom of the pan and brush with some of the chocolate liqueur, if using. (Use a plate or small cutting board to move the layers; if your top cake layer is domed, use it for the middle of the cake.) Evenly spread half of the mousse on top with an offset spatula, all the way to the edges. Top with a second cake layer. Brush again with chocolate liqueur, then spread half of the ganache evenly on top. Add the final cake layer, cut-side up, and brush with the remaining liqueur. Top with the remaining mousse and ganache. (The assembled cake should fill the pan.)
• Refrigerate the cake until the top is set, about 30 minutes, then wrap the whole cake pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight to set completely.
• Lift the cake out of the pan using the parchment pieces and transfer to a cutting board. Using a hot, dry serrated knife, slice the cake, wiping the knife in between cuts for clean edges.

MOCHA CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients; sir in butter. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are browned. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and milk until smooth. Add eggs, beating on low speed just until combined. In a small bowl, combine water and coffee granules; let stand for 1 minute. Add to the creamed mixture; beat just until mixed. Pour into crust. Return pan to baking sheet., Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. , Remove sides of pan. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before cutting. If desired, top with chocolate-covered coffee beans and whipped topping. Refrigerate leftovers.

CHOCOLATE MOCHA SWIRL CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325. Lightly grease 13 x 9 baking pan with vegetable shortening.
• Measure out 1/2 cup of cake mix and set aside for filling.
• Place remaining cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg in mixer bowl. Blend with mixer on low speed for 2 minutes. Stop machine and scrape down sides of bowl. The batter should come together in a ball. With your fingertips, pat the batter evenly over bottom and 1 inch up sides of prepared pan, smoothing it out with your fingers until the top if smooth. Set pan aside.
• For filling, place cream cheese and condensed milk in mixing bowl that was used to make the crust, and with the same beaters (no need to clean them). Blend with mixer on low speed just until combined, 30 seconds. Stop machine and add reserved cake mix, remaining 3 eggs, sour cream, vanilla, and coffee powder and beat on medium speed for 1 minute. Stop machine an scrape down sides of bowl. Remove 1 cup of batter, place it in small bowl, and whisk in the melted chocolate until the mixture is well combined. Set the chocolate mixture aside.
• Pour the coffee-flavored filling onto the crust and spread with rubber spatula so that the filling covers the entire surface and reaches the sides of the pan. With a tablespoon, drop chocolate mixture on top of the filling. With a dinner knife, swirl the chocolate mixture around in the batter to create a marbled effect. Place pan in the oven. Bake cheesecake until it looks shiny and center no longer jiggles when you shake the pan, 35-40 minutes. Remove pan from oven and place it on wire rack to cool, 30 minutes. Lightly cover pan with plastic wrap and place pan in refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour. Cut into squares and serve.