Fluffy Mocha Cheesecake Food

LAYERED MOCHA CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan. , In a small bowl, mix cookie crumbs and butter; press onto the bottom of prepared pan. In another bowl, mix the coffee granules, hot water and cinnamon; set aside. , In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, flour and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. , 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 springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. , Bake at 325° for 60-65 minutes or until center is just set and top appears dull. Remove springform pan from water bath; remove foil. Cool cheesecake on a wire rack for 10 minutes; loosen sides from pan with a knife. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight., Remove rim from pan. For glaze, in a microwave, melt chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth. Spread over cheesecake. Top with coffee beans if desired.

MOCHA SWIRL CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°F
• Over hot, not boiling water, combine chocolate chips, 1/2 cup sugar and coffee. Heat until smooth. Remove; set aside.
• Combine wafer crumbs and butter. press firmly onto bottom and up sides of 10-inch springform pan.
• In bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in 3/4 cup sugar. Mix in sour cream and vanilla.
• Add eggs, one at a time. Beat well before adding the next one.
• Divide batter in half. Stir melted chocolate into 1/2 of the batter. Pour into pan. Cover with plain batter. With a knife, stir chocolate batter through making a marble effect.
• Cook 50-60 minutes. Refrigerate.

FLUFFY MOCHA CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Microwave chocolate and butter in small microwavable bowl on HIGH 1 minute or until butter is melted. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Spread onto bottom of crust. Refrigerate 10 minutes or until chocolate is firm.
• Beat cream cheese and sugar in medium bowl with electric mixer on high speed until well blended. Add flavored instant coffee; mix well. Gently stir in whipped topping. Spoon into crust.
• Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm. Store leftover cheesecake in refrigerator.

LIGHT & FLUFFY CHOCOLATE MOCHA CAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Lightly butter and line the bases of 2 x 18cm sandwich tins with baking paper. Whisk the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 mins with a tabletop mixer or 10 mins using an electric hand whisk. The mixture will have increased greatly in volume and be thick enough to leave a trail on the surface when the whisk blades are lifted.
• Sift the flour, cornflour, cocoa and baking powder over the surface and fold in gently using a large metal spoon. Divide between the tins, gently spreading the mixture to the edges, then bake for 15-20 mins until the cakes are well risen, have begun to shrink away from the sides of the tins and spring back when gently pressed. Leave to cool in the tins for 5 mins, then turn out onto a rack.
• To decorate, microwave the chocolate and coffee together on Medium for 20-30 secs until the chocolate has melted. Gently stir until smooth, then cool slightly. Beat the soft cheese with the yogurt and icing sugar until smooth, then spoon half the mixture into a small bowl stir in the melted chocolate and set aside. Place one cake on a serving plate and spread with the yogurt mixture. Cover with the other cake, then spread the chocolate yogurt mixture over the top.
• To finish, microwave the 15g chocolate on Medium for about 20 secs until melted. Stir gently until smooth, then drizzle all over the cake.