Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this chocolate mocha cheesecake

This chocolate mocha cheesecake is the ultimate dessert for all chocolate and coffee lovers. The velvety smooth texture of the cheesecake is perfectly complemented by the rich flavors of chocolate and mocha. It's a show-stopping dessert that will impress all your guests!

Ingredients

• 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup mocha-flavored instant coffee granules
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Mix cookie crumbs and butter, press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
2. Beat cream cheese, sugar and coffee granules in large bowl with mixer until well blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended. Stir in melted chocolate and vanilla.
3. Pour over crust.
4. Bake 55 minutes or until center is almost set. Run knife around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim.
5. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Top with chocolate shavings before serving.

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