Mocha Cheesecake for #SundaySupper
I’ve been craving cheesecake for a while now. In fact, I can’t even remember the last time I had some. Cheesecake has got to be one of my favourite desserts. I am a bit picky though. I have a weird thing about texture so my cheesecake has to be smooth and without chunky ingredients. Not to say that I won’t enjoy a cheesecake with fruits etc, but it probably wouldn’t be my first choice. A topping is fine – such as a classic cherry cheesecake. There’s just something about a cheesecake that brings such pleasure to the palate. The creamy texture. The delicious delight that it is. Some days, I just really need cheesecake. Today’s #SundaySupper theme is Cheese, Cake and Cheesecake. Our lovely host is Angie from Big Bear’s Wife.
I wanted to make something that worked well with cream cheese. Perhaps another favourite ingredient. I didn’t have to look far for a recipe. I reached for a recent addition to my cookbook collection – 500 Cakes by Susannah Blake. It was an obvious choice for me to choose the Chocolate Cheesecake. There were quite a few cheesecake recipes to choose from so I imagine upon the arrival of my next cheesecake craving, I know where I should look first.
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Finely ground graham cracker crumbs
- 2 Tsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (and extra for dusting)
- 3/4 Cup Unsalted Butter, melted
- 7 Oz Semisweet Chocolate
- 16 Oz Low Fat Cream Cheese, softened (2 X 8oz packs)
- 3/4 Cup Low Fat Sour Cream
- 3/4 Cup Superfine Sugar
- 2 Tsp Cornstarch
- 3 Large Eggs
- 1 Tbsp Instant Coffee dissolved in 1 Tbsp Boiling Water
Instructions
- Grease an 8-inch springform cake pan. Line with parchment paper
- In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter and cocoa powder
- Place crumb mixture into the pan. Using your fingers, press the crumbs down and about half way up the sides, forming a firm crust.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes
- Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl, over a pot of simmering water to melt. The bowl should not be touching the simmering water. The steam is what gently melts the chocolate. Stir occasionally, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
- Preheat your oven to 320F
- Retrieve your cake pan and wrap with 2 layers of foil. Wrap the bottom of the pan with the intention of keeping water from seeping in during baking.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth
- Beat in the sour cream, sugar and cornstarch
- Beat in eggs, one at a time until fully combined
- Fold in the melted chocolate and the coffee liquid until fully incorporated
- Pour the mixture into the prepared cake pan and level off using an offset spatula
- Place the cake pan into an oven proof pan or dish, that has a deep rim - a little taller than your cake pan.
- Pour enough boiling water into the dish until it gets about half way up the side of the cake pan
- Bake for 50 minutes until set
- Allow to cool completely
- Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight
- To serve: carefully remove the springform pan and dust the cake with cocoa powder and shredded chocolate
Notes
Adapted from 500 Cakes by Susannah Blake
It seemed a little odd at first, to make a cake with no flour. But then I remembered that I’ve made a few flourless cakes – I just don’t make them often enough.
Ingredients to make Mocha Cheesecake
The crust came together very well and did exactly what I needed it to do. I actually made the graham crumbs myself using my little Magic Bullet. That little gadget has really proven its worth. It gets more use than my blender. I cannot emphasize enough – wrap the springform pan well to avoid water seeping in.
Instant Coffee
The decision to add the mocha component happened as I was folding in the melted chocolate. Although the batter smelled wonderful, I wanted to give it a gentle kick to bring it up a notch. I’ll try the plain version another time. Hence the mocha cheesecake was created!
I used the biggest pan I had that was deep enough to bake this cake. Thank goodness for my roasting pan!
The cake came out great! Almost perfect, actually. As it cooled, the edges pulled away from the pan and this made it easier to transfer to a serving dish.
Cheesecake, fresh out the oven.
Slicing this cheesecake was a delight. The texture was so creamy and smooth. It was like we were meeting for this first time, this cheesecake and I. It took some time to prepare, and a little additional effort – but my oh my, it was worth it.
We enjoyed our Mocha Cheesecake. I enjoyed just looking at it even before I took the first bite! LOL!
A slice of bliss…Mocha Cheesecake
The #SundaySupper Group has some super fantastic recipes for this week! Check out the savory cheese dishes, wonderful cakes and amazing cheesecakes!
Cheese
- Garlic and Goat by Supper for a Steal
- Quick and Easy Homemade Cottage Cheese by The Meltaways
- Homemade Velveeta Cheese by Juanitas Cocina
- Cheesy Spinach and Artichoke Dip with Parmesan Crisps by BigBearsWife
- Irish Cheese Soufflés by girlichef
- Paneer Tikka Masala by Kimchi Mom
- Creamy Meyer Lemon Pasta with Homemade Ricotta and Broccoli by The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
- Ricotta Croquettes by Basic N Delicious
- Cheeseburger Soup by Dinners Dishes and Desserts
- Cherry Blossom Crescents by The Ninja Baker
- Saag Paneer! Golden Roasted Ricotta In Savory Spinach Sauce by Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
- Sourdough Cheese Crackers by Curious Cuisiniere
- Basil Balsamic Strawberries & Whipped Feta Grilled Cheese by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Lox and Cream Cheese Mini Omelettes by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Buffalo Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken by In The Kitchen With KP
- Baked Mozzarella Sticks by Mama’s Blissful Bites
- Paneer Indian Cottage Cheese Pancake by Masala Herb
- Crepes with Strawberry Mascarpone Cream Filling by Soni’s Food
- Roasted Pears with Pecorino by Happy Baking Days
- Pan-Fried Halloumi Cheese Salad by The Catholic Foodie
- Chevre Torte with Mango and Sweet Pepper Salsa by Noshing with the Nolands
- Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting by Hezzi D’s Books & Cooks
- Sour Cream Chocolate Chip Cake by Gourmet Drizzles
- Dairyfree Ice Cream Cake by Galactosemia in PDX
- KitKat Chocolate Cake by The Urban Mrs.
- Old Fashioned Caramel Cake by There and Back Again
- Peanut Butter Banana Bundt Cake with Chocolate Chips by Gotta Get Baked
- Flourless Chocolate Bean Cake by Vintage Kitchen
- Dense Chocolate Cherry Cake by What Smells So Good?
- Tequila Lime Cupcakes by Mama Mommy Mom
- Almond Polenta Cake by Shockingly Delicious
- Salmon Cakes by Family Foodie
- Banana Split Bundt Cake with Chocolate Glaze by NeighborFood
Cheesecakes
- Kit Kat Cheesecake Brownies by Chocolate Moosey
- Reese’s Chocolate Peanut Butter Bundt Cake by Daily Dish Recipes
- Nutella Cheesecake Brownies by The Foodie Army Wife
- Individual Strawberry and White Chocolate Cheesecakes by Small Wallet Big Appetite
- Grasshopper Cheesecake Bars by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Chocolate Covered Cherry Cheesecake by Magnolia Days
- Mini Toddler Cherry Cheesecakes by In the Kitchen with Audrey and Maurene
- Mocha Cheesecake by The Lovely Pantry
- Lime Cheesecake Bites by Peanut Butter and Peppers
- No-Bake Banana Sundae Cheesecake by The Messy Baker
- Mini Raspberry Cheesecakes with White Chocolate Crusts by Cupcakes and Pearls
- Savory Shrimp Cheesecake with Herbs and Garlic by Food Lust People Love
- Cheesecake au Baileys by Baker Street
- Tiny Turtle Cheesecakes (No Bake) by Cravings of a Lunatic
- Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chip Mini Cheesecakes by Cookistry
- Chocolate Cheesecake Bites by Mom, What’s For Dinner?
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Lyn, this is cheesecake perfection!!! Just gorgeous!!!
Liz recently posted..Grasshopper Cheesecake Bars….#SundaySupper, Cheese, Cakes and Cheesecakes
Thanks, Liz!!
lovelypantry recently posted..Mocha Cheesecake for #SundaySupper
I LOVE YOU!!!! The Lovely Pantry Rules!!!!! #ThatIsAll
I love you too!!!!!! #CheesecakeLovers
lovelypantry recently posted..Mocha Cheesecake for #SundaySupper
Sucha amazing flavors together, and in a cheesecake no less! Fabulous recipe Lyn, that I will be trying soo. I make a cappuccino cheesecake but never added chocolate, which is the best combination. Have a great day!
Paula @ Vintage Kitchen recently posted..Flourless Chocolate Bean Cake #SundaySupper
Thanks, Paula! Cappuccino Cheesecake did you say….? Sounds delicious too! I hope its on your blog because I will be looking for it 🙂
lovelypantry recently posted..Mocha Cheesecake for #SundaySupper
Yep, it sure does look like a slice of bliss. Nice touch with the mocha. Makes it even better to go with coffee. What a wonderful afternoon treat this would be.
Renee recently posted..Chocolate Covered Cherry Cheesecake for #SundaySupper
Thanks, Renee! And yes, it does go well with coffee! 😉
lovelypantry recently posted..Mocha Cheesecake for #SundaySupper
This is an absolutely stunning cheese, Lyn! And I love “mocha” anything – I think I’ll be craving this until I eat a slice (can I come over?)!
Heather @girlichef recently posted..Irish Cheese Soufflés {#SundaySupper}
Thank you! Come on over, Heather! I’d be happy to share the calories with you. Sharing is indeed caring!
lovelypantry recently posted..Mocha Cheesecake for #SundaySupper
This should probably be illegal it looks so good.
Jen @JuanitasCocina recently posted..Homemade {Velveeta} Cheese ~ Cheese, Cake, & Cheesecake #SundaySupper!
Ha! Oh Jen! lol
lovelypantry recently posted..Mocha Cheesecake for #SundaySupper
Is it wrong that I want a piece of this already today? My coffee is screaming for a piece of this to go with it. Fabulous Lyn!
Nicole @ Daily Dish Recipes recently posted..Reese’s Chocolate Peanut Butter Bundt Cake #SundaySupper
Not wrong at all! LOL! Thanks, Nicole!
lovelypantry recently posted..Mocha Cheesecake for #SundaySupper
What a gorgeous cake and I love your plates! So pretty and they are perfect for this mocha lusciousness.
Stacy recently posted..Savory Shrimp Cheesecake with Herbs and Garlic for #SundaySupper
Thanks Stacy! This cheesecake felt special so I had to dress it up accordingly 🙂
lovelypantry recently posted..Mocha Cheesecake for #SundaySupper
Darn you! I think I need to make your cheesecake right now! I love mocha and I love cheesecake, what a great combination!!!!!!!!! I”m thinking dessert for tonight!!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers recently posted..Mini Lime Cheesecake Bites #SundaySupper
AHH!! Maybe you should make it now!!! Right now! 🙂
lovelypantry recently posted..Mocha Cheesecake for #SundaySupper
Oh, My. Goodness! I can just close my eyes and imagine this melting on my tongue. Sigh…..
Conni @FoodieArmyWife recently posted..Nutella Cheesecake Brownies for an incredibly Cheesy, Cakey #SundaySupper
Your imagination is accurate…that is exactly what it does 🙂
lovelypantry recently posted..Mocha Cheesecake for #SundaySupper
Lyn, these photos are INCREDIBLE! And the cheesecake looks so beautiful! Funny story, when I saw you were making this, I couldn’t help but chuckle. When I met my husband (then boyfriend) at 17, on our first big date I made him a mocha cheesecake. I worked all day on it… and he acted so strange while eating it- I thought maybe he didn’t like me. Turns out he hated cheesecake… and still does to this day. But I loved it, and I know I’ll love yours! I think he got major “cheesecake” points for eating it on that day 25 years ago regardless 😉
Oh thank you so much, Di! Can I tell you…that is the sign of a true keeper. My hubby did similar for me. Except I couldn’t cook, but he ate what I made because he loved me and he saw that I was trying. I learned to cook what HE liked. Too bad your husband doesn’t like cheesecake. Now you will have no one to share it with. Oh wait… lol!
lovelypantry recently posted..Mocha Cheesecake for #SundaySupper
Not only does this sound like it would taste incredible but those photos are gorgeous. Makes me want it even more.
Laura | Small Wallet, Big Appetite recently posted..Individual Strawberry and White Chocolate Cheesecakes #SundaySupper
Aw thanks Laura!
lovelypantry recently posted..Mocha Cheesecake for #SundaySupper
Gorgeous Cheesecake Lyn!!I love the mocha flavors and it looks so rich and decadent 🙂
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Thanks, Soni! It was a delight to make and eat too 😀
Holy crap, Lyn! That cheesecake is p.e.r.f.e.c.t. Not a single crack on top (as mine often have) and it looks unbelievably silky, creamy and smooth. Your photos are gorgeous and do a fabulous job of showcasing the cheesecake’s beauty. Way to go with adding the coffee – I love chocolate but sometimes mocha is that much better for an extra jolt of flavour. As for your line “some days, I just really need cheesecake.” That day for me is today because I’m drooling over yours.
Nancy @ gottagetbaked recently posted..Peanut Butter Banana Bundt Cake with Chocolate Chips for a #SundaySupper Cheese, Cake and Cheesecake Event
Thanks, Nancy! I thought there would be cracks too…but perhaps because of the absence of flour? Not sure. But yeah…very smooth. I was impressed by the texture.
lovelypantry recently posted..Mocha Cheesecake for #SundaySupper
Lord have mercy! This looks fabulous! Wish I had a slice. It’d be great with a glass of Port or Madeira!
Martin D. Redmond recently posted..TGIF Bubbly – Bouvet Signature Brut
Ha! Yes! Cheesecake and Wine!! Why the heck not :-)) Thanks, Martin!
lovelypantry recently posted..Mocha Cheesecake for #SundaySupper
Your cake is stunning!! Gorgeous pictures as always!!
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Much appreciated, Tara!
lovelypantry recently posted..Mocha Cheesecake for #SundaySupper
This makes me think of the cappuccino cheesecake i made years back! Good times, and great tastes!
Sarah Reid, RHNC (@jo_jo_ba) recently posted..Dense Chocolate Cherry Cakes for #SundaySupper
I will be trying a cappuccino version soon, no doubt! 🙂
lovelypantry recently posted..Mocha Cheesecake for #SundaySupper
A gorgeous dessert!
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips recently posted..Basil Balsamic Strawberries & Whipped Feta Grilled Cheese for #SundaySupper
Thanks, Brianne!
lovelypantry recently posted..Mocha Cheesecake for #SundaySupper
This cheesecake is beautiful! I love how smooth it looks. I’m also a cheesecake addict 🙂 Mocha works really well. I have also folded in fresh blueberries and honey, done strawberry swirl… those kinds of things. Almost seems cheaper to make my own than to buy outside.
Jayne recently posted..Vanilla Poppy Seed Cupcakes with Lemon-Lime Sugar
Thanks, Jayne! Yep – always cheaper to make your own. Safer too as you have control over what you put in it.
lovelypantry recently posted..Mocha Cheesecake for #SundaySupper
Lyn I want a piece with a steaming cup of coffee!
Cindys Recipes and Writings recently posted..Lox and Cream Cheese Mini Omelettes #SundaySupper
Cindy, thats the perfect pair right there!
lovelypantry recently posted..Mocha Cheesecake for #SundaySupper
This look amazing! I’ve never had a mocha cheesecake, but it sounds like the perfect flavor combo to me!
Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere recently posted..Sourdough Cheese Crackers #SundaySupper
Your mocha cheesecake looks creamy and smooth. And knowing it has coffee and chocolate ingredients, I can only imagine it is quite tasty, indeed. (Love the plates, too!)
Look how beautiful! That looks like something that should be in the window of a bakery! Just lovely!
After seeing all the posts this week I am craving cheesecake too! I love mocha and cheesecake, perfect combination.
Lane @ Supper for a Steal recently posted..Falafel Pitas
This is exactly how I love cheese cake; solid (not fluffy) and if flavored, one solid flavor throughout, no gooey toppings. Your photos make it possible to imagine reaching in with a fork. 🙂 Since that isn’t working, I will have to make it myself. Thanks for the recipe!
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What a seriously gorgeous cheesecake!!! I am such a cheesecake fan so this is totally right up my alley.