Mocha Chocolate Chip Cheesecake

Add this no-bake cheesecake recipe to you cookbook archives. Prepare ahead and have extra time on your hands before the guests arrive!

Recipe Ingredients:

Crust:
2 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 (12-ounce) package or 2 cups miniature chocolate chips - divided use
2 1/3 cups butter, melted

Filling:
1/2 cup milk
4 teaspoons instant coffee powder
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 cups whipping cream, whipped to soft peaks

Cooking Directions:

1. For Crust: In large bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 1 cup miniature chocolate chips, and melted butter; mix well. Pat firmly into a 9-inch springform pan, covering the bottom and up the sides. Set aside.
2. For Filling: Combine milk and instant coffee powder in a small bowl and sprinkle unflavored gelatin on top. Set aside for 1 minute then cook over low heat, stirring constantly until the gelatin and coffee dissolve, about 3 minutes. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add in sweetened condensed milk and the gelatin mixture. Fold in cream and remaining miniature chocolate chips. Pour into prepared pan. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours. Run a knife around the edge of cake to separate from the pan and remove.

Makes 12 servings.