MOCHA CHEESECAKE 
1 1/2 c. chocolate wafers, finely crushed
1/3 c. butter
1/2 tbsp. granulated sugar
2 sq. (1 oz.) chocolate
2 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese
4 eggs
3/4 c. sugar
2 to 3 tsp. instant coffee
dash of salt

For Garnish:

chocolate cookies
mint leaves
raspberries
chocolate leaves

Combine wafer crumbs, butter and sugar. Butter sides and bottom of an 8-inch spring-form pan. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of pan.

Melt chocolate over hot, but not boiling water. Stir until smooth. Beat cream cheese until soft and smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, to cream cheese. Add sugar.

Add melted chocolate, instant coffee and salt. Stir until blended. Turn mixture into prepared pan.

Bake at 350°F for 40 minutes. Let cool for 45 minutes. Cover and chill for 4 hours. Remove sides of pan. Garnish.

 

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