Line a 9” springform pan with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, butter, and sugar. Press the mixture into the prepared pan, pressing it up the sides about 1 ½ inches. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, espresso powder, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract and beat until well combined. Set aside.
In another bowl, beat the whipping cream on high until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture with a spatula until combined.
Pour the mixture into the crust, then cover and refrigerate for at least 6-8 hours. Top with mini chocolate chips. Slice and serve!
Notes
Leftovers keep for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. (Good luck, my family is currently fighting over the last piece!)
For presentation’s sake, it is essential to make sure that the graham cracker crumbs go up the pan at least 1 ½ inches, otherwise too much of the filling is touching the edges of the pan and end up sticking to it. So when you release it, it’s not very pretty. However, it tastes delicious either way!
I used this espresso powder; it’s really fine and works well in baked goods! Feel free to use chocolate graham cracker crumbs, just omit the cocoa powder in the crust.