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Slice of Hot Chocolate Cheesecake topped with whipped cream, mini marshmallows, chocolate shavings, and festive sprinkles on a plate.

Hot Chocolate Cheesecake


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  • Author: Aneta
  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

This Hot Chocolate Cheesecake brings together everything you love about a cozy winter mug of cocoa—creamy chocolate filling, a rich Oreo crust, fluffy whipped cream, and festive toppings. It’s the perfect make-ahead dessert for holidays, family gatherings, or any moment when you want to serve something irresistibly comforting.


Ingredients

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Oreo Crust

  • 3 cups Oreos, fine crumb

  • 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Hot Chocolate Cheesecake

  • 24 oz cream cheese, room temperature

  • 3/4 cup white granulated sugar

  • 1/2 cup hot cocoa mix (two packets)

  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature

  • 1/4 cup heavy cream, room temperature

  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

  • 4 large eggs, room temperature

Whipped Cream

  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, cold

  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Optional Toppings

  • Mini marshmallows

  • Mini chocolate chips

  • Crushed candy canes

  • Chocolate shavings


Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F. Spray a 9-inch springform pan with baking spray. Line the bottom with a parchment circle and spray again.

  2. In a food processor, pulse Oreos into a fine crumb. Mix crumbs with melted butter. Press the mixture into the pan, going halfway up the sides, and compact the bottom firmly.

  3. Bake the crust for 11 minutes, then set aside.

  4. In a mixer, beat cream cheese and sugar on high for 2 minutes. Scrape down the bowl.

  5. Add hot cocoa mix, cocoa powder, sour cream, heavy cream, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.

  6. Add eggs on low speed, mixing only until combined. Use a spatula to gently finish mixing.

  7. Pour batter over the baked crust.

  8. Create a water bath using one of these methods:

    • Place springform pan inside a 10-inch cake pan, then place that inside a roasting pan. Add hot water halfway up the cake pan.

    • OR wrap springform pan in foil (twice), place in roasting pan, and fill with hot water halfway up the sides.

  9. Bake 75–85 minutes, or until edges are set and the center has a slight jiggle.

  10. Turn off oven, crack the door open, and cool cheesecake inside for 30 minutes. Then move to a cooling rack to cool completely.

  11. Cover and chill for at least 6 hours or overnight.

  12. For whipped cream: beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla on high until medium peaks form.

  13. Remove cheesecake from the pan, top with whipped cream, and decorate with marshmallows, chocolate chips, or candy canes.

Notes

Room-temperature ingredients help create a smooth, lump-free filling.
A water bath prevents cracking and keeps the cheesecake creamy.
This cheesecake tastes even better the next day—perfect for prepping ahead of time.
If a crack does appear, the whipped cream topping covers it beautifully.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 80 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 520 kcal
  • Sugar: 38 g
  • Sodium: 310 mg
  • Fat: 36 g
  • Saturated Fat: 20 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 46 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 8 g
  • Cholesterol: 145 mg