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Hot Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe

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This Hot Chocolate Cheesecake combines a rich, chocolatey cream cheese filling with a cocoa-infused sugar cookie crust, topped with a fluffy marshmallow whipped cream and festive peppermint decorations. Perfect for holiday celebrations or any special occasion, this dessert delivers the comforting flavors of hot chocolate in a decadent cheesecake form.

Ingredients

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Cookie Crust

  • 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ Sugar Cookie Mix
  • Butter and egg called for on cookie mix pouch for drop cookies
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted

Cheesecake Filling

  • 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips, melted and cooled slightly
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Topping

  • 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
  • 1 jar (7 oz) Kraft Jet-Puffed marshmallow creme (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • Miniature semisweet chocolate chips (for garnish)
  • Kraft Jet-Puffed Mallow Bits vanilla marshmallows (for garnish)
  • Peppermint candies, unwrapped and crushed (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Cookies: Heat oven to 375°F. Prepare and bake 36 sugar drop cookies according to the cookie mix pouch instructions. Let them cool completely for at least 30 minutes. Reserve 16 cookies in an airtight container for another use.
  2. Prep Cheesecake Pan: Heat oven to 350°F. Wrap the outside bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan with two layers of heavy-duty foil to prevent leaking. Spray the inside of the pan with cooking spray to ensure easy removal.
  3. Make Crust: Using a food processor, process half of the remaining 20 cookies into fine crumbs and transfer to a medium bowl. Process the second half of the cookies into fine crumbs and add to the bowl. Stir in 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder and 1/4 cup melted butter until well combined. Press this mixture firmly onto the bottom and about 1/2 inch up the sides of the prepared springform pan. Bake the crust for 14 to 16 minutes or until it is set in the center.
  4. Make Cheesecake Filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Gradually add the sugar, beating until smooth. Mix in melted and slightly cooled dark chocolate chips. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing just until blended after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract. Pour the cheesecake batter into the baked crust.
  5. Bake Cheesecake: Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set about 2 inches from the edge and the center still jiggles slightly when moved. Cool the cheesecake on a cooling rack for 30 minutes. Run a small metal spatula around the edge of the pan to loosen the cheesecake. Refrigerate uncovered for at least 6 hours or overnight to set completely.
  6. Prepare Topping and Decorate: When ready to serve, discard the foil and remove the side of the springform pan. If needed, run a metal spatula along the cheesecake edges to loosen. In a chilled medium bowl, beat cold heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form. Add the marshmallow creme and beat until well blended and smooth. Fit a decorating bag with a 1/2-inch round piping tip and fill it with the cream mixture. Starting at the outer edge of the cheesecake, pipe the cream clockwise toward the center, ending in a tall peak. Garnish with miniature semisweet chocolate chips, Mallow Bits vanilla marshmallows, and crushed peppermint candies as desired. Store the cheesecake covered in the refrigerator until serving.

Notes

  • To prevent water leakage during baking, securely wrap the springform pan with heavy-duty foil.
  • Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for a smooth batter.
  • Allow the cheesecake to chill thoroughly for best texture and slicing.
  • Reserve some cookies for another use or enjoy as a snack alongside the cheesecake.
  • Piping the topping adds a decorative and festive touch but can be spooned on if preferred.
  • For easier cookie crumbs, toss cookies in the food processor in batches rather than all at once.

Keywords: Hot Chocolate Cheesecake, Chocolate Dessert, Holiday Cheesecake, Chocolate Cookie Crust, Marshmallow Topping, Peppermint Dessert

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