Chocolate Mocha Cheesecake
Description
Chocolate cheesecake flavored with coffee liqueur and baked in an 8 inch springform pan.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
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1/3 cup butter, melted
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4 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, chopped
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12 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
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1/2 cup brown sugar
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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2 eggs
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3 tablespoons coffee flavored liqueur
Directions
1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.