Description
This hot chocolate cheesecake recipe offers a decadent dessert experience, blending the creamy texture of cheesecake with the comforting flavors of hot cocoa. It features a chocolate cookie crust, a rich chocolate filling, and a whipped cream topping, making it a perfect treat for winter evenings and holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Crust:
- 2 cups chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup hot chocolate mix
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- For the Topping:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- Mini marshmallows for garnish
- Chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F. Wrap the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with aluminum foil. Combine crushed cookies, melted butter, and sugar. Press mixture into the pan base. Bake for 10 minutes and cool.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, then eggs one at a time. Mix in sour cream, cocoa powder, hot chocolate mix, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Pour filling onto the crust. Place the pan in a larger roasting pan and add hot water halfway up the sides. Bake for 55-65 minutes until the center is almost set. Turn off oven, crack door, and cool for 1 hour.
- Remove from oven, run a knife around the edges. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Top slices with whipped cream, mini marshmallows, and chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
- Ensure all dairy ingredients for the filling are at room temperature for a smooth texture.
- Do not overmix the batter after adding eggs to prevent cracking.
- Cooling the cheesecake gradually in the oven helps prevent cracks.
- Chill the cheesecake thoroughly for best slicing and flavor development.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: Approximately 450 kcal
- Sugar: Approximately 35g
- Sodium: Approximately 200mg
- Fat: Approximately 30g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 12g
- Trans Fat: Approximately 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 40g
- Fiber: Approximately 2g
- Protein: Approximately 8g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 100mg