Hot Chocolate Cheesecake
This rich and creamy Hot Chocolate Cheesecake has all of the flavors of a cup of hot chocolate rolled into a delicious dessert. It is perfect for a cold winter day, or any day you just want the flavor of Hot Chocolate! You are sure to love this amazing cheesecake, with it’s easy to make ganache topping, and the mini marshmallows on top!
Hot Chocolate Cheesecake
We LOVE desserts in our house, but Cheesecake is one of the favorites and always popular. Even our child, who doesn’t especially enjoy Chocolate, LOVES this Hot Chocolate Cheesecake!
When it comes to a straightforward chocolate cheesecake recipe, this No Bake Hot Chocolate Cheesecake is my go-to, time and again.
The creamy chocolaty cheesecake filling is topped with a rich chocolate ganache, and no hot chocolate is complete without a sprinkle of mini marshmallows, so I’ve scattered some over the top too.
Makes a great holiday dessert, particularly over the winter months when we all love hot chocolate. But its equally popular all year round in my house.
What is a no bake cheesecake?
There are two varieties of cheesecake, a baked cheesecake and a no bake cheesecake like this one. A baked cheesecake is baked and set in the oven. Whilst a no bake cheesecake is set in the refrigerator and no baking is required.
The only element of cooking with this cheesecake is melting the ingredients together on the stove to make the chocolate ganache topping.
How to make Hot Chocolate Cheesecake:
How to make an Oreo Crust:
- Grease a 9″ circular baking pan (preferably springform) and set aside.
- In a food processor, combine the OREO cookies until the cookies are completely broken down into fine crumbs.
- Add the butter in the food processor or in a bowl.
- Combine again until large crumbs form.
- Press the OREO cookie mixture into the bottom of the springform pan to form a crust.
- Place in fridge as you prepare the cheesecake filling.
Making the no-bake Cheesecake Filling:
- Beat together the cream cheese and sugar for 2 minutes, until fully combined.
- Gently fold in the cool whip and then the hot chocolate powder.
- Fold the cheesecake mixture over the top of the OREO crust and refrigerate as you prepare the chocolate ganache topping.
Making a Chocolate Ganache topping:
- Place milk, butter and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir frequently until the mixture is completely incorporated.
- Add the vanilla extract and chocolate chips and stir until completely melted.
- Remove from heat and pour over the cheesecake.
- Top with mini marshmallows while the ganache is still wet.
- Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
Recipe ingredients & substitutions:
- CHEESECAKE CRUST CRUST: To make the cheesecake crust I combine crushed Oreo cookies with melted butter. You can swap the cookies for any similar cookie or Graham’s crackers.
- BUTTER: I combine unsalted butter with the cookies to form the cheesecake crust, but you can also use salted butter. Butter is also used within the chocolate ganache. Don’t use margarine or other spreads, it will not set hard like butter.
- CREAM CHEESE: For the cream cheese I use 1 x 8-ounce packages of cream cheese.
- SUGAR: I use white granulated sugar to sweeten the cheesecake filling and also the chocolate ganache topping.
- COOL WHIP: Is added to the cheesecake filling and adds a great creamy element.
- HOT CHOCOLATE: Use any variety or brand of hot chocolate powder to flavor the cheesecake.
- MILK: I use full fat or half fat milk in the ganache.
- VANILLA: I flavor the cheesecake batter with vanilla extract. You can use vanilla essence, but I find the extract has far more flavor.
- CHOCOLATE: You can use either milk or dark chocolate chips in the ganache. I prefer dark chocolate to balance out the other sweet flavors.
- TOPPING: I top the cheesecake with some mini marshmallows, this is entirely optional.
Recipe variations:
- Swap the Oreo cookies for any other similar type of sandwich cookie. You could also use a plainer cookie or Graham’s Crackers.
- Add some cocoa powder in place of the hot chocolate for a more intense chocolate flavor.
- I love a chocolate ganache topping, but you could swap it for some swirls of whipped cream instead.
- Mini marshmallows garnish the top of this cheesecake, but you could use crushed nuts, shavings of chocolate, or any other decorative topping.
Serving suggestions:
There is a lot of flavor in this no bake chocolate cheesecake, so I serve it as it is, or with some whipped cream or a scoop of my favorite ice-cream.
Recipe hints & tips:
- Use a springform pan as it makes removing the cheesecake, once its set, a whole lot easier.
- Only use butter to set the cheesecake cookie crust, as butter sets hard and stops the crust from cracking.
- Refrigerate or freeze the cheesecake crust to help it set before adding the rest of the filling.
- Take the cream cheese out of the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking and allow it to come to room temperature. This will make it a lot easier to mix to a smooth consistency.
How long can you store Hot Chocolate Cheesecake?
Once layered up, place the cheesecake into an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
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Hot Chocolate Cheesecake
This rich and creamy Hot Chocolate Cheesecake has all of the flavors of a cup of hot chocolate, perfect for a cold winter day, or any day you just want the flavor of Hot Chocolate! You are SURE to love this amazing cheesecake, it’s easy to make ganache topping, and the mini marshmallows on top!
Ingredients
- OREO Crust Ingredients:
- 24 OREOs
- 3 Tablespoons melted butter or more as needed
- Cheesecake filling ingredients:
- 1-8 oz packages cream cheese
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 cups cool whip
- 1/3 cup hot chocolate powder
- Optional Ganache Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup mini marshmallows optional
Instructions
- Grease a 9" circular baking pan (preferably springform) and set aside.
- For the OREO crust:
- In a food processor, combine the OREO cookies until the cookies are completely broken down into fine crumbs.
- Add the butter in the food processor or in a bowl.
- Combine until large crumbs form.
- Press the OREO cookie mixture into the bottom of the springform pan to form a crust.
- Place in fridge as you prepare the cheesecake filling.
- For the cheesecake filling:
- Beat together the cream cheese and sugar for 2 minutes, until fully combined.
- Gently fold in the cool whip and then the hot chocolate powder.
- Fold the cheesecake mixture overtop of the OREO crust and refrigerate as you prepare the chocolate ganache topping.
- For the optional ganache topping:
- Place milk, butter and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir frequently until the mixture is completely incorporated.
- Add the vanilla extract and chocolate chips and stir until completely melted.
- Remove from heat and pour over the cheesecake.
- Top with mini marshmallows while ganache is still wet.
- Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 791Total Fat: 45gSaturated Fat: 25gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 427mgCarbohydrates: 100gFiber: 3gSugar: 83gProtein: 6g
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This recipe sounds like it would be really delicious.
This looks good!
We love Cheesecake! This recipe is definitely a keeper! Thanks for sharing!
This cheesecake looks amazing! I would love to make this for my family!
I love cheese cake with strawberries. I may try this one.
This cheesecake looks amazing!!! Thanks for the recipe!
This dessert looks delicious. It would be perfect for our Christmas Eve Gathering. Thanks for the recipe.
This cheesecake looks so good. Going to be making this next month. Love the little marshmallows. 🙂
I love cheesecake. I can’t wait to try this.
My Ny Style Cheesecake Recipe comes with a Nilla Wafer Crust – it is SOOOOO Good, check it out for your next pie!
I like that it’s not a graham cracker crust. I’m not a fan of graham cracker crusts. This one looks so good!
I’m a chocoholic so I’m certain that I’ll like this.
Cheesecake is my favorite dessert and can’t wait to try this recipe. Thanks for sharing!
I love cheese cake! I’ve made quite a few different kinds, but nothing like this before. It sounds so wintery & like a good Christmas treat!! I know my hubby would love it!
this sounds amazing. Rich and creamy chocolate is awesome.
Very interesting recipe! Cheesecake has always been a favorite of mine. I always love trying different flavors too.
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This looks delicious. I love cheesecake.
this looks really good,,i might try it
Our family loves chocolate cheesecake!
This hot chocolate looks like it would hit the spot!! I like to have it as my evening treat, but I haven’t had anything that looks as good as this yet!
This sounds truly amazing. I love the mini marshmallows on top.
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such a unique recipe! My mom would love this.
Looks delicious! Thank you for the recipe.
I do like cheesecake!
I am not a big chocolate fan but this sounds like a recipe my family members who do love it, would really enjoy.
That looks delicious, especially the Oreos.
You have the best recipes and I can’t wait to make this!
Um,is this recipe appropriate for dinner? Asking for a friend,lol! Seriously though,looks incredible.
Hot chocolate cheesecake sounds amazing!!
This looks like an awesome recipe. Thanks for sharing. Love that it has an oreo crust
This looks like a great recipe.
This sems like a great cheesecake for the holidays
Recipe sounds great, love the combination of chocolate and cheesecake.
I have been looking for an easy and delicious cheesecake recipe !! I’m going to try this one this weekend ! Thank You !
Interesting flavour for the cheesecake, sounds aweosme.
What delicious flavors in this cheesecake. I’d love to make it for the holidays.
This looks so good. I’ve pinned it to try later.
Oh my gosh… this looks so creative and delicious!! I love the Oreo crust!! I really need to try this recipe this holiday season! I think my family would really enjoy it!
MmmM! This sounds like a perfect winter treat – I love the sounds of the flavor combo
I love hot chocolate and cheesecake so I know this is an awesome combo and would taste delicious!
This would be something my family would really enjoy. We all like chocolate and cheesecake and the marshmallows on top of this make it fun!
This looks great. I am a fan of cheesecake and the hot chocolate makes it new and special for the season
I love almost any kind of cheesecake. Want to try this one for sure
I love cheesecake. I would love to try this.
This sounds like a delicious cheesecake. I think we would enjoy this!
This looks fabulous. I have made a few wonderful desserts that family have asked for repeatedly and this one when I make will be among them. Chocolate is always a winner with my family.
I love this recipe and cheesecake anything
I love this recipe, although I have not tried it yet! I love that its easy to put together, I love the fact that my grandchildren are
going to be able to help me make this and I know they are going to enjoy eating this LOL.
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