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Hot Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe

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4.6 from 122 reviews
  • Author: Victor
  • Total Time: 5 hours 20 minutes (including chilling and cooling)
  • Yield: 12 slices 1x

Description

Indulge in this rich and creamy Hot Chocolate Cheesecake, featuring a smooth chocolate graham cracker crust, a luscious cocoa-infused cream cheese filling studded with mini marshmallows and chocolate chips, and topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings for the perfect cozy dessert.

Ingredients

Scale

For the crust:

  • 1 ½ cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

For the cheesecake filling:

  • 24 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • ½ cup chocolate chips

For the topping:

  • Whipped cream
  • Chocolate shavings
  • Additional mini marshmallows

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) to ensure an ideal temperature for baking the cheesecake to a creamy perfection.
  2. Prepare Crust Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the chocolate graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar until the mixture resembles wet sand.
  3. Form and Bake Crust: Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to create a solid crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool completely.
  4. Mix Cream Cheese and Sugar: Using an electric mixer, beat the softened cream cheese with granulated sugar until smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
  5. Add Remaining Filling Ingredients: Add sour cream, heavy cream, eggs, vanilla extract, and cocoa powder to the cream cheese mixture. Beat until fully combined and silky.
  6. Fold in Marshmallows and Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the mini marshmallows and chocolate chips, taking care to preserve their texture within the batter.
  7. Assemble Cheesecake: Pour the chocolate cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan, smoothing the top with a spatula for an even surface.
  8. Bake Cheesecake: Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes. The center should jiggle slightly while edges are set, indicating perfect doneness.
  9. Cool Slowly: Turn off the oven and crack the door open, allowing the cheesecake to cool slowly inside for about 1 hour to prevent cracking.
  10. Chill: Remove from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for optimal firmness and flavor development.
  11. Add Toppings and Serve: Before serving, top the cheesecake with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and additional mini marshmallows for a delightful finishing touch.

Notes

  • Use dark chocolate cocoa powder for a richer chocolate flavor.
  • Chill the cheesecake overnight for the best texture and deepest flavors.
  • Optionally, add a layer of melted chocolate on top before adding whipped cream and toppings.
  • Feel free to experiment with different crust bases like Oreo or nut crusts.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (including crust baking and cheesecake baking)
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: hot chocolate cheesecake, chocolate cheesecake, marshmallow cheesecake, creamy dessert, chocolate dessert, baked cheesecake

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