Mocha Cheesecake

This no-bake mocha cheesecake options an Oreo crust, creamy espresso-chocolate filling, and decadent shiny chocolate ganache for the last word espresso lover’s dessert. You possibly can make it at dwelling in half-hour—no oven wanted!

Irresistible Espresso-Chocolate Taste

This isn’t your common cheesecake!  I like how the mix of immediate espresso and cocoa powder makes every creamy chew style like a mocha latte—excellent for espresso and chocolate lovers looking for a showstopping, restaurant-quality deal with for any event. Tangy cream cheese filling has a clean texture with a wealthy chocolate taste complemented by notes of espresso – nestled in a crumbly oreo crust. If love chocolate as a lot as I do, try my gluten-free flourless chocolate cake (with raspberries), chocolate pear cake, tremendous moist chocolate tres leches cake, and chocolate tart.

Why You will Love It

• No-bake, no oven, no water bathtub, and no likelihood of a cracked cheesecake. This mocha cheesecake is tremendous easy—solely half-hour of prep, despite the fact that it appears to be like fairly spectacular. As a result of it is no-bake, it is excellent consolation meals for the autumn and winter holidays when your ovens are busy with different meals and desserts, like my Thanksgiving Apple Pumpkin Pecan Bundt Cake or Cinnamon Pie.
• Sturdy, Pressed Oreo Crust: I take advantage of a freezer-hardened Oreo crust for optimum crunch and deep chocolate taste—it is simple and durable for a terrific basis (and presentation!).
• Mousse-like filling: I fold freshly whipped cream into the cream cheese base for a mousse-like consistency—wealthy but not heavy, excellent after an enormous dinner or for vacation spreads (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Yr’s).
• Dramatic Ganache Topping: Pouring over the shiny mocha ganache is my favourite half, and it offers this mocha cheesecake knowledgeable, restaurant-style look with none particular adorning expertise. This is without doubt one of the muffins I will likely be making if I need to impress my household and buddies (with solely half-hour of prep!)
• Make-Forward Pleasant: Because it wants loads of chilling, I like to recommend making this the day earlier than friends arrive. It’s excellent for vacation gatherings like Christmas, Easter, ir Mom’s Day similar to my different vacation desserts: cranberry apple pecan bundt cake and pear almond cake. You possibly can even make it for summer time BBQs and brunches (because it’s no-bake and there’s no must activate the oven!).

You will Want These Components:

• Oreos – Use entire Oreos. The creme filling will assist the crumbs stick collectively. You too can attempt chocolate graham crackers or chocolate wafers for the crust as an alternative of Oreos.
• Butter – I used unsalted butter, however salted butter will work for this crust, too.
• Heavy whipping cream – Chilly cream will whip up quicker than room temperature cream.
• Cream cheese – I used full-fat cream cheese at room temperature. It’s simpler to mix.
• Unsweetened Cocoa Powder – I used Hershey’s Pure Unsweetened Cocoa Powder.
• Instantaneous Espresso Powder – I used Medaglia D’Oro Espresso Instantaneous Espresso.
• Powdered sugar – It dissolves simply and stabilizes the filling. In case you use granulated sugar the mocha cheesecake filling will really feel gritty.
• Vanilla extract – You should use vanilla bean paste or a splash of espresso liqueur (Kahlúa) as an alternative.
• Semi-sweet chocolate chips – I used Nestle Tollhouse semi-sweet chocolate morsels. A top quality model of chocolate chips will soften smoother and simpler. You too can chop up a 4-ounce semi-sweet chocolate bar as an alternative of utilizing chocolate chips.
• Mild corn syrup – That is optionally available, nevertheless it offers the ganache a fairly shine and sweetens the ganache slightly bit. The sunshine corn syrup might be omitted, however the ganache is not going to be as shiny.

Easy methods to Make Mocha Cheesecake (Step-by-Step Pictures)

• Word: This can be a fast visible information with step-by-step images; for exact measurements and full directions, see the recipe card beneath.
• Make crust: Grease a 9-inch springform pan. Crush Oreos in a meals processor, then mix in melted butter till clumpy. Press crumbs into the pan backside and sides, and freeze for 20 minutes till agency.

• Make mocha cheesecake filling: Whip the heavy cream till stiff and put aside. Beat cream cheese, cocoa powder, and espresso powder till clean, then combine in powdered sugar and vanilla.

• Fold within the whipped cream into the cheesecake filling till clean.

• Unfold mocha cheesecake filling over the crust, and chill coated for at the very least 6 hours (in a single day is finest).

• Make mocha ganache: Combine cream and espresso powder, microwave till steaming, then add chocolate chips and let sit 2 minutes. Stir till clean.

• Launch the cheesecake from the springform pan and switch to a plate.
• Pour the chocolate ganache over cheesecake, and let relaxation 10 minutes earlier than slicing and serving chilled.

Often Requested Questions

• Can I make mocha cheesecake forward of time? Completely! I really RECOMMEND making it a day prematurely. Chilling in a single day offers the very best, sliceable texture and lets the flavors develop.
• How can I make sure the filling is clean and never lumpy? Make sure that the cream cheese could be very comfortable and beat it completely earlier than including different elements. Sift cocoa powder in case your model is clumpy.
• Why is my filling unfastened? Most definitely the cream wasn’t whipped to stiff peaks or the cream cheese was too chilly and didn’t mix easily. Whip the cream totally, beat the cream cheese till silky, then fold gently and chill in a single day.
• Is that this recipe freezer-friendly? You wager. Wrap tightly, freeze as much as 2 months, and thaw in a single day within the fridge for a make-ahead celebration dessert.
• Is the espresso taste robust? It’s balanced. I take advantage of espresso powder for clear and powerful mocha taste with out bitterness. In order for you milder, scale back espresso by ½; for bolder, add 1–2 teaspoon extra to the filling or ganache.
• Can I skip the corn syrup in ganache? Completely. The ganache will nonetheless set and style nice, just a bit much less shiny. If omitting, I like to recommend including ½ tablespoon of melted butter.

Different Cheesecake Recipes

• Raspberry Cheesecake
• No-Bake Ricotta Cheesecake
• Carrot Cake Cheesecake
• Salted Caramel Cheesecake
• Raspberry Peach Cheesecake (with raspberry sauce)
• Cinnamon Cheesecake Pie

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This creamy, no-bake mocha cheesecake with an Oreo crust and glossy espresso-chocolate ganache that slices like a dream and tastes like your favourite café dessert. It is really easy to make – it took me solely half-hour to assemble it after which 6 hours to sit back it (idle time). It is such a simple cheesecake that even inexperienced persons can simply make it, and I extremely suggest you attempt it. It should positively make a terrific addition to your Thanksgiving menu or will likely be a pleasant dessert for Christmas or New Yr’s Eve. If in case you have any questions or tried this recipe, please go away a remark beneath.