No-Bake Mocha Cheesecake
Rich, creamy no-bake mocha cheesecake with a chocolate biscuit base and a hint of coffee, indulgence without the oven.
Ingredients
Base
- 250 grams plain biscuits (like superwines or vanilla round etc.) crushed
- 100 grams butter melted
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp white sugar (optional)
Filling
- 500 grams cream cheese
- 180 grams milk chocolate melted & slightly cooled
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp instant espresso powder
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
Instructions
Base
- Crush the biscuits finely (use a food processor or place in a ziplock and bash with a rolling pin)
- In a small saucepan or microwave, melt the butter.
- Mix the crushed biscuits with cocoa powder and sugar in a bowl.
- Pour in the melted butter and mix until the mixture holds together when pressed.
- Press the mixture firmly into the base of your springform or serving dish to form an even layer.
- Chill in the fridge while you make the filling.
Filling
- Melt the milk chocolate gently (microwave in short bursts or over a double boiler).
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Whip the whipped cream into soft peaks in a separate bowl
- Add the cream, espresso powder, and vanilla extract, to the cream cheese and mix until fully combined.
- Gradually fold in the melted chocolate until smooth.
- Pour the filling over the chilled biscuit base and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Refrigerate for at least 6 hours (or overnight) until set.
- Decorate however you like with cocoa powder, coffee beans, grated chocolate are just some ideas.
Notes
- For a firmer base, chill the biscuit layer for 15–20 minutes before adding the filling.
- Use good-quality chocolate and cream cheese for the best flavor and texture.
- Adjust espresso powder to taste...start small if you prefer a subtle coffee flavor.
- Softly fold in whipped cream to keep the filling light and airy.
- Can be made a day ahead overnight chilling improves texture and flavor.
- Optional: top with chocolate shavings, cocoa powder, or a drizzle of chocolate for extra presentation.