biscotti kissed italian mocha cheesecake

Name: Biscotti Kissed Italian Mocha Cheesecake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup(s) crushed almond biscotti crumbs; 2 1/2 teaspoon(s) cinnamon sugar biscotti flavored coffee granules; 1 teaspoon(s) sugar; 1/4 cup(s) melted butter; ## BISCOTTI CRUST; 3 package(s) 8 ounces each, cream cheese, softened at room temperature; 1 3/4 cup(s) sugar; 1/4 cup(s) heavy cream; 15 ounce(s) (1 container) whole milk ricotti cheese; 4 - large eggs, lightly beaten; 2 teaspoon(s) grated orange zest; 2 teaspoon(s) vanilla; 4 ounce(s) mildly sweet chocolate, melted; 1/2 cup(s) medium-strong brewed coffee, cooled; ## CHEESECAKE; 1/3 cup(s) crushed almond biscotti crumbs; 1/2 teaspoon(s) cinnamon sugar biscotti flavored coffee granules; 1/2 teaspoon(s) sugar; ## TOPPING

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Nancy A.

Wyckoff, NJ

Updated on Jan 11, 2017

I love experimenting with different ingredients to create the perfect cheesecake, and my Biscotti Kissed Italian Mocha Cheesecake, is the perfect combination of sweet and creamy, with a hint of citrus, aromatic with coffee, kissed with a slight crunch of biscotti and the warm spice of cinnamon... the perfect dessert for a perfect Valentine's Day or special occasion to share with loved ones!

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 1 Hr 15 Min

method Bake

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups crushed almond biscotti crumbs
2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon sugar biscotti flavored coffee granules
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup melted butter
BISCOTTI CRUST
3 packages 8 ounces each, cream cheese, softened at room temperature
1 3/4 cups sugar
1/4 cup heavy cream
15 ounces (1 container) whole milk ricotti cheese
4 - large eggs, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
2 teaspoons vanilla
4 ounces mildly sweet chocolate, melted
1/2 cup medium-strong brewed coffee, cooled
CHEESECAKE
1/3 cup crushed almond biscotti crumbs
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon sugar biscotti flavored coffee granules
1/2 teaspoon sugar
TOPPING

How To Make biscotti kissed italian mocha cheesecake

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line bottom of a 9 inch spring form pan with parchment paper, and grease paper and up sides of pan.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups biscotti crumbs, 2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon sugar biscotti flavored coffee granules, and 1 teaspoon sugar; stir in melted butter. Pat down into bottom and up sides of prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes, remove from oven, cool and set aside.
Step 3

In large bowl of stand mixer, beat until smooth, 3 eight ounce packages of softened cream cheese, 1 3/4 cups sugar, and 1/4 cup heavy cream. Add in ricotta cheese, eggs, orange zest, and vanilla; mix until fluffy. Add in melted chocolate and 1/2 cup cooled brewed coffee; mix until well incorporated.
Step 4

Pour mixture on top of prepared crust, and bake for approximately 65 minutes, ( oven temperatures may vary) until filling is set.
Step 5

Remove cheesecake from oven, cool to room temperature, refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
Step 6

In small bowl, mix together, 1/3 cup crushed biscotti crumbs, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon sugar biscotti flavored coffee granules, and 1/2 teaspoon sugar.
Step 7

Remove chilled cheesecake from refrigerator and remove sides from pan; peel off parchment paper from bottom. Place on cake plate or serving platter and sprinkle topping over top of cheesecake and around sides. Serve immediately, and refrigerate leftovers.
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