Let’s be real: nothing screams sophistication quite like roast beef paired with a mocha cheesecake. You’ve got your savory and sweet all in one meal. The roast beef is tender, juicy, and seasoned to perfection—basically the star of the show. Then, just when you think you can’t be more impressed, here comes the mocha cheesecake to knock your socks off. Rich, creamy, and packed with the perfect coffee-chocolate punch. Whether it’s a special occasion or you just want to wow your guests, this meal has “wow factor” written all over it. Ready for some culinary magic?
Roast Beef with Mocha Cheesecake
This recipe combines a tender, perfectly roasted beef with a decadent mocha cheesecake to satisfy all your savory and sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Roast Beef
- 2 lbs beef roast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp rosemary fresh or dried
Mocha Cheesecake
- 1 1/2 cups vegan cream cheese
- 1 cup coconut cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp espresso powder
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate melted
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers for crust
- 3 tbsp vegan butter melted
Instructions
For the Roast Beef
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Rub the beef with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and rosemary.
- Place the roast in a roasting pan.
- Roast for about 1 1/2 hours, or until desired doneness.
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
For the Mocha Cheesecake
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Mix crushed graham crackers with melted vegan butter and press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Beat vegan cream cheese, coconut cream, sugar, and espresso powder until smooth.
- Fold in melted chocolate and pour mixture into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until set.
- Let it cool in the fridge for 4 hours or overnight.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
Calories: 450Total Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 12g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin A: 8%
- Iron: 15%
- Vitamin C: 2%
- Calcium: 6%
- Magnesium: 4%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance Flavor
- Let the roast beef rest before slicing; this helps lock in those juices.
- If you like extra mocha flavor, drizzle some espresso over the cheesecake before serving.
- Add a dollop of whipped coconut cream to the cheesecake for extra indulgence.
- Feel free to adjust the level of espresso in the cheesecake to your taste—stronger coffee, stronger flavor!
