MOCHA CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEESECAKE

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Childhood food memories always bring me back to a special time. This is one of my mom's outstanding desserts, which she often served.-Cara Langer, Overland Park, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 3h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1-1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs
1/3 cup sugar
6 tablespoons butter, melted
FILLING:
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips, divided

Steps:

Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan. , In a large bowl, combine the wafer crumbs, sugar and butter. Press onto the bottom of prepared pan. , In a small saucepan, combine cream and coffee granules. Cook and stir until granules are dissolved; set aside to cool., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in coffee mixture and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Fold in 3/4 cup chocolate chips; pour into crust. Sprinkle with remaining chips. Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. , Bake at 325° for 60-70 minutes or until center is just set and top appears dull. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 calories, Fat 28g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 108mg cholesterol, Sodium 234mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.