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Espresso Mocha Cheesecake

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
  • 5 tbsp butter melted
  • 32 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 eggs room temperature
  • 2 tbsp espresso powder
  • 6 oz semisweet chocolate melted
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 325F. Press cookie crumbs and butter into springform pan; bake 10 minutes and cool.
  2. Dissolve espresso powder in a tablespoon hot water; set aside.
  3. Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth; blend in melted chocolate and espresso.
  4. Add eggs individually, mix in sour cream, and pour over crust.
  5. Bake 60 to 70 minutes until just set. Cool in oven with door cracked 1 hour; chill 6 hours.

Notes

Dust the top with cocoa and a few chocolate-covered espresso beans for flair.