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Hot Chocolate Cheesecake

Decadent Hot Chocolate Cheesecake for Cozy Nights In

Indulge in this rich Hot Chocolate Cheesecake that combines velvety cream cheese and a buttery Oreo crust for a delectable dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cooling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 24 cookies Oreo Cookies Crushed
  • 1/2 cup Butter Melted
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
For the Filling
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Flour
  • 2 packets Hot Cocoa Packets
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 3 large Eggs
For the Ganache
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Use dark chocolate for a richer flavor
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream
  • 1 cup Mini Marshmallows
  • 1/4 cup Chocolate Shavings

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • springform pan
  • electric mixer
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Crust Preparation
  1. Crush Oreo cookies in a zip-top bag until fine crumbs. Mix with melted butter and salt, then press into the bottom of a springform pan.
Filling Preparation
  1. Beat softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth.
Ingredient Incorporation
  1. Slowly add flour and hot cocoa packets to the cream cheese mixture, stirring until smooth.
Batter Mixing
  1. Mix in heavy whipping cream and eggs until blended.
Filling Assembly
  1. Spoon the filling into the prepared crust and smooth the top.
Baking
  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and bake for about 75 minutes.
Cooling
  1. Remove from oven and cool in the pan for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Ganache Preparation
  1. Heat heavy whipping cream until simmering, then stir in chocolate chips until smooth.
Topping Assembly
  1. Pour ganache over the chilled cheesecake.
Garnishing
  1. Top with whipped cream, mini marshmallows, and chocolate shavings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature and avoid overmixing for the best texture. Cool gradually to prevent cracks.

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