Chocolate Mocha Cheesecake

The best cheesecake that I've ever had! It was given to me by a close friend a long time ago and I can't stop thanking her!

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 317 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ⅓ cup butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 4 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 12 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 3 tablespoons coffee flavored liqueur

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.