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Decadent Gluten-Free Mocha Cheesecake: A Blissful Treat!

Decadent Gluten-Free Mocha Cheesecake: A Blissful Treat!

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A rich, gluten-free cheesecake blending chocolate and coffee flavors, with a creamy filling and ganache topping. Perfect for any occasion and effortless to make at home.

Ingredients

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2 cups gluten-free chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs (like Oreos, 8 oz)
4 tablespoons melted butter
2 tablespoons sugar
â…› teaspoon salt
6 ounces chopped bittersweet chocolate
¼ cup cold strong coffee
1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 (8-ounce) packages softened cream cheese
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa
1 cup sugar
4 large eggs
4 ounces coarsely chopped bittersweet chocolate
½ cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons light corn syrup

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F. Trace the springform pan outline on parchment paper, cut slightly smaller, and line the pan. Spray with baking spray.
Mix cookie crumbs, butter, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Press into pan bottom and sides. Bake 10 minutes; cool completely.
Melt bittersweet chocolate in microwave (stir every 30 seconds). Cool slightly.
Combine coffee, espresso powder, and vanilla in a bowl.
In a mixer, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add cocoa and sugar, then mix in coffee mixture. Add eggs one at a time, followed by melted chocolate.
Pour batter into cooled crust. Wrap the pan in aluminum foil, place in a larger pan with water (water bath), and bake for 60–70 minutes until center just wobbles.
Cool completely. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Heat heavy cream and corn syrup in a saucepan until warm but not boiling. Whisk in coarsely chopped chocolate until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cheesecake.

Notes

Use gluten-free chocolate sandwich cookies or spray with oil for a sticky crust alternative.
For a vegan version, substitute dairy-free cream cheese and heavy cream.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; ganache can be refrigerated separately and drizzled before serving.

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