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Hot Chocolate Cheesecake

Irresistibly Creamy Hot Chocolate Cheesecake to Savor

Enjoy a decadent Hot Chocolate Cheesecake with an Oreo crust, perfect for winter gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Chill Time 6 hours
Total Time 7 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Oreo Crust
  • 24 cookies Oreo Cookies Whole Oreos with cream filling
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melted
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese Room temperature
  • 1 cup White Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Hot Cocoa Mix High-quality mix
  • 1/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Dutch-processed if preferred
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt works well as a substitute
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Coconut cream for dairy-free version
  • 1 tbsp Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 3 large Large Eggs Room temperature
For the Whipped Cream Topping
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Cold
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar Adjust to taste
  • Optional Toppings (Mini Marshmallows, Crushed Candy Canes, etc.) For decoration

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Mixing Bowl
  • springform pan
  • Oven

Method
 

Prepare the Crust
  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Crush Oreo cookies, mix with melted butter and press into a greased 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 11 minutes and cool.
Prepare the Cheesecake Filling
  1. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add cocoa mix, unsweetened cocoa, sour cream, heavy cream, and vanilla until combined. Incorporate eggs one at a time on low speed.
Bake the Cheesecake
  1. Pour cheesecake batter into crust and create a water bath. Bake for 75-85 minutes until edges are set. Cool in oven for 30 minutes.
Chill the Cheesecake
  1. Transfer to refrigerator and chill for at least 6 hours or overnight.
Make Whipped Cream
  1. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until medium peaks form. Spread on cheesecake and add toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature for the best texture. Use a water bath when baking to prevent cracking.

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