Mocha Cheesecake Bars Recipe

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Chill Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes

These Mocha Cheesecake Bars are a delightful dessert that combines the rich flavors of coffee and chocolate with a creamy cheesecake filling. Perfect for coffee lovers, this dessert recipe is easy to prepare and makes for a great treat at any gathering.

With a simple crust and a luscious mocha-flavored cheesecake layer, these bars are sure to impress. They are ideal for serving at parties or enjoying as a sweet indulgence after dinner.

Decadent Mocha Cheesecake Bars

This recipe yields rich and creamy mocha cheesecake bars with a chocolate cookie crust. The preparation time is approximately 30 minutes, and they need to chill for a few hours before serving, making them a perfect make-ahead dessert.

Ingredients

1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup brewed coffee, cooled
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 cup whipped cream for topping (optional)
Chocolate shavings for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Crust: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). In a bowl, combine chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×9-inch baking pan.
Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract, cooled coffee, and cocoa powder until fully combined.
Bake: Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust in the baking pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the center is set and slightly jiggles.
Cool and Chill: Remove from the oven and allow to cool at room temperature for about 1 hour. Then, refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until fully chilled.
Serve: Cut into bars and top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings if desired. Enjoy your mocha cheesecake bars!