Get your daily dose of caffeine and dessert with this mocha cheesecake.
Sometimes- but only sometimes- you need an ultra-decadent concoction, full of chocolate, sugar and calories. If this is one of those days, you have come to the right place for this mocha cheesecake recipe.
Nothing to me is more comforting than a cheesecake made right. This cheesecake is equipped with all the qualities it should have: It is dense, lush and creamy. The moment it hits your palette you’ll be overwhelmed with a sense of happy wonder. And then you’ll dive in for another forkful. And another.
The flavor of coffee is great. But it’s even better when exemplified with bitter chocolate. Mocha cheesecake. Simple.
But be careful, not only because it’s possibly one of the richest desserts in the world, it has a generous dose of caffeine, making it not quite as friendly as a late-night treat- but of course, you could use decaf. Regardless, this is a dessert any coffee lover will cherish.
If you’re really against the whole mocha combination, you can leave out the coffee and you’ll end up with a fabulous chocolate cheesecake.
And if you want to take this to the next level, try using chocolate cookies instead of plain digestives in the crust.
I love this cheesecake adorned with raspberries if it’s summer, which helps cut through the decadence. Any berry or fruit should pair beautifully with this creation, but of course, it’s fine plain as well.
If your cheesecake cracks, don’t be worried – it happens. The only thing cracks affect is appearance; the cheesecake still retains all its other glory. And that’s why you gotta have the raspberries on hand to cover up any blemishes. Another tip, do not bake a cheesecake like a cake- it should still be jiggly in the center when the baking time is done. Once it cools completely, it will firm up. Over-baking your cheesecake will result in a bit of a grainy texture- and we want silky smooth. So tempting as it is, take the cheesecake out of the oven at the right time.
This mocha cheesecake recipe is perfect for any coffee lover, and a great way to celebrate a special occasion.
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