CHEESECAKE that is! A does not eat the traditional Thanksgiving desserts (pecan pie, pumpkin pie, etc.) so I always make sure to have something he will eat (yes, he is spoiled!). This year I decided to make a Mocha Cheesecake because he loves coffee and cheesecake. It was really good! Too good to not share the recipe. It did not have a strong coffee taste at all. It is rich and filling. YUMMY! 
Layered Mocha Cheesecake
1-1/2 cups cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs
1/4 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
1 tablespoon boiling water
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 eggs, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled
GLAZE:
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons butter
Chocolate-covered coffee beans, optional
Directions:
Combine cookie crumbs and butter; press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. In a small bowl, combine the coffee granules, water and cinnamon; set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and flour until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in vanilla. Divide batter in half. Stir melted chocolate into one portion; pour over crust. Stir coffee mixture into the remaining batter; spoon over chocolate layer.
Place pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 16 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan. Place in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan.
Bake at 325° for 45-50 minutes or until center is just set and top appears dull. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth. Spread over cheesecake. Remove sides of pan. Garnish with coffee beans if desired.
Note: I have discovered that a water bath really is the key to cooking cheesecakes so don't overlook this part!
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
I never met one I didn't like...
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I am very spoiled thanks to such a great wife. Some of you may say I am even needy. Well I would agree with all of the above. It started early with a Mom who spoiled me and then God blessed me with a wonderful wife that was willing to take care of me.(we will not go into the fact of what i do and do not eat.) Thank you Cameron for being the wonderful wife and mother you are and not only spoiling me but the four precious daughters you so lovingly take care of. AH
The cake looks beautiful... and then your hubby made such a nice comment. I love reading about your family.
Thanks for the recipe! It was sooooo delicious!...and beautiful! I asked Justus if he had any when we got home and he didn't even know about it.(He was probably so focused on pumpkin pie) When I told him how good it was, he was quite disappointed. He loves cheesecake and coffee, too. I'll just have to make him one, now! Bummer...LOL!
Thanks A! You deserve to be spoiled!
Thanks Jennifer! He is nice (most of the time!) HA!
Yes Shannon that sounds like a good enough excuse to make one!
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