Do any of you find it hard to come back from a long, relaxing weekend??! We were able to get away for the weekend to my parents. While we were there, I was able to spend some time in the kitchen with my mom. We whipped up these easy mocha cheesecake bars in no time at all.
I thoroughly enjoyed eating them! I don’t get to eat desserts with coffee in them very often because my husband can’t stand coffee. 🙁 So, when the opportunity arises to make something with coffee in it that someone else will enjoy, I make sure to take it!
These are delicious! Full of chocolatey and coffee goodness! Plus, they are a perfect warm weather dessert because no oven is needed!
Silky cheesecake atop a fudgy crust. . .YUM!!
No-Bake Mocha Cheesecake Bars
Yield: 24 bars
Ingredients
- For the Crust
- 1 1/2 pkgs or 13 whole chocolate graham crackers
- 5 tbsp fat-free fudge topping
- 5 tbsp reduced-fat butter, melted
- For the Filling
- 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
- 1/2 C double-strength brewed coffee, cold
- 2 pkgs (8oz) 1/3 of the fat neufchatel cheese
- 1 C reduced-fat sour cream
- 3/4 C sugar
- 3 1oz squares bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled
- fat-free whipped topping, optional
Directions
- Spray a 9×13 pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Place graham crackers in food processor. Pulse until fine crumbs. Add fudge topping and melted butter. Pulse just until blended. Press onto the bottom of pan. Refrigerate for about 10 minutes.
- Pour coffee into a small saucepan. Sprinkle gelatin over coffee, let stand for one minute. Stir over low heat until gelatin is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until creamy. Add sour cream, chocolate, and coffee mixture. Beat until blended. Pour over crust.
- Cover and refrigerate 4 hours or until set. Cut into bars and garnish with whipped topping. Refrigerate leftovers.
recimplicity.com says
I love coffee desserts! This looks incredible
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
Thanks! I was excited to make them with somebody who actually likes coffee!
Vicky says
With the temperatures lately, no bake is perfect! And mocha cheesecake? Yum!
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
I know, I love not having to heat up the house with the oven!
Vanessa @ Cakes and Teacups says
Looks scrumptious, this is something my gran would like : )
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
Thanks, Vanessa!
Nichole@DulceDelicious says
Mocha and cheesecake together?! Yum! This looks amazing!!
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
Thanks! It’s one of my favorite combos! 🙂
Baking Serendipity says
I love the combination of coffee and cheesecake!
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
Hope you’re able to give this a try! If you do, let me know what you think!
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Wow! These are so tempting, Jessica! I love coffee in my desserts, so I would love these bars. Thank you for sharing!
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
Thanks, Anna! Let me know what you think if you get a chance to make them!
Jen @ Savory Simple says
These look absolutely wonderful. What a fabulous cheesecake.
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
Thanks, Jen! It’s super easy, too!
Lyn @LovelyPantry says
I’m in love! This looks so tasty, Jessica! I’m pinning this for later! I’ve been wanting to do something like this. I like the no-bake concept 🙂
wallflourgirl says
I came across these rather randomly in my quest for some delectable coffee dessert recipes, and I’m so glad I did! Thanks for sharing–these will be the next ones on my list! And maybe with some Kahlua thrown in for good measure.
zozo says
Is it cream cheese or sour cream?
Bisuzs Coffee says
Lovely recipe, love the taste of mocha with the cheesecake!