Black Cat Mocha Cheesecake Bars

Our mocha twist on cheesecake bars, themed for a black cat Halloween and finished with black icing.

Recipe

Black Cat Mocha Cheesecake Bars

Prep time20 minutes
Cooking time35 minutes
Servings16 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 16 oz cream cheese
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp instant espresso powder
  • black icing

Equipment

  • 8-inch square pan
  • Electric mixer
  • Mixing bowl

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 165°C.

  2. 2

    Press the crumbs and butter into the pan and bake for 8 minutes.

  3. 3

    Beat the cream cheese, sugar, eggs and vanilla.

  4. 4

    Mix in instant espresso powder.

  5. 5

    Pour over the crust and bake for 25 minutes.

  6. 6

    Chill for 4 hours.

  7. 7

    Pipe cat ears and whiskers with black icing.