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Hot Chocolate Cheesecake

Irresistible Hot Chocolate Cheesecake with Oreo Crust Delight

This Hot Chocolate Cheesecake combines rich chocolate flavors with a crunchy Oreo crust, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 24 cookies Oreo Cookies Ground into fine crumbs
  • 6 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Melted
For the Filling
  • 16 ounces Cream Cheese Room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Sugar alternative can be used
  • 1 cup Hot Chocolate Mix Swap for sugar-free if desired
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Dutch-processed for smoother taste
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be substituted
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Pure vanilla extract recommended
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Whipped for topping
  • 3 large Eggs Room temperature
For Serving
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream For topping
  • 1 cup Soft Marshmallows For topping

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • mixing bowl
  • Springform pan
  • Electric Mixer
  • baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Crush Oreo cookies into fine crumbs. Combine crumbs with melted unsalted butter and press into a springform pan.
  2. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Gradually mix in hot chocolate mix and cocoa powder. Then add sour cream, vanilla extract, and heavy cream, blending until fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time while mixing on low speed, ensuring not to overmix.
  4. Pour cheesecake filling over the crust. Bake in a water bath for 60-75 minutes until edges are set and center jiggles slightly.
  5. Cool the cheesecake inside the oven with the door ajar for one hour, then refrigerate overnight.
  6. Serve topped with whipped cream, marshmallows, and cocoa powder.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth filling. Cooling slowly helps prevent cracking. Chill overnight for the best texture.

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