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This No Bake Mocha Cheesecake is delicious and easy to make!

No Bake Mocha Cheesecake

A rich and chocolatey cheesecake topped with chocolate ganache and fun candies.
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

For the Graham cracker crust:

  • 2 c. graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 c. brown sugar
  • 1 stick melted butter

For the Mocha cheesecake:

  • 1 1/2 packages cream cheese 12 oz
  • 3 c. whipped cream or whipped topping 8 oz
  • 1/2 c. powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 c. chocolate chips melted
  • 4 Tablespoons espresso powder
  • 1/4 c. heavy cream
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
  • 2 Tablespoons hot water

For the Chocolate ganache:

  • 1 c. dark chocolate
  • 1 c. heavy cream

For the decorations:

  • 1 chocolate bar broken into random pieces
  • Gold or silver edible pearls
  • 1/4 c. chocolate covered coffee beans

Instructions

  • Combine the graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, melted butter, and salt in a food processor and process until it comes together in a clump.
  • Dump the mixture into an 8 inch springform form. Press it down tightly against the bottom.
  • Chill the crust for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
  • To make the cheesecake place the cream cheese and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl. Mix on medium speed until smooth. Add in the melted chocolate chips and mix again until smooth.
  • Dissolve the espresso powder in the heavy cream and then add to the chocolate cream cheese mixture and mix until combined.
  • Add the gelatin to the hot water in a small bowl and mix. Allow it to bloom for 3 minutes. Pour into the bowl with the cream cheese mixture and mix on medium speed until smooth.
  • Add the whipped cream and beat on low speed until combined.
  • Pour over top of graham cracker crust and chill in the refrigerator for 4 hours.
  • Before serving heat the heavy cream in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer then remove from heat. Add the dark chocolate and mix until smooth. Cool for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the cheesecake from the springform pan and place on a cake stand or cake round. Pour the cooled ganache over top of the cake allowing it to drip down the sides.
  • Top the cake with the chocolate pieces, edible pearls, and chocolate covered coffee beans.
  • Keep in the refrigerator.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Cake Whiz