Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of Hot Chocolate Cheesecake. This decadent dessert combines the flavors of hot chocolate and cheesecake into a heavenly treat that is perfect for the winter holidays.
Ingredients
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Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (such as Oreos, without filling)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Filling:
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup hot chocolate mix (regular or dark chocolate)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Topping (optional):
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- mini marshmallows or whipped cream for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: to 325°F (163°C). Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and lightly grease the sides.
- Prepare the crust: Mix chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press into the pan and bake for 10 minutes, then cool.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, cocoa powder, hot chocolate mix, eggs, vanilla extract, sour cream, and heavy cream. Mix until smooth.
- Bake: Pour filling over crust and bake for 55–65 minutes. Cool in the oven, then refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
- Optional topping: Heat heavy cream, pour over chocolate chips, and spread over the chilled cheesecake. Garnish with mini marshmallows or whipped cream.
Notes
- This cheesecake is rich and indulgent—perfect for winter holidays.
- Use your favorite hot chocolate mix for a custom flavor.
- For clean slices, dip your knife in hot water and wipe between cuts.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
