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!
Hot Chocolate Cheesecake
We LOVE desserts in our house, in general, but Cheesecake is one of the favorites. Even our child who doesn’t especially enjoy Chocolate LOVES this Hot Chocolate Cheesecake!
Grease a 9″ circular baking pan (preferably springform) and set aside.
How to make an 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.
How to make a 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.
How to make a 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.
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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LeAnn Harbert says
This recipe sounds like it would be really delicious.
Jeryl M. says
This looks good!
Elizabeth Tarlow says
We love Cheesecake! This recipe is definitely a keeper! Thanks for sharing!
Tracie Cooper says
This cheesecake looks amazing! I would love to make this for my family!
Deb Pelletier says
I love cheese cake with strawberries. I may try this one.
Holly Storm says
This cheesecake looks amazing!!! Thanks for the recipe!
Jeanna Massman says
This dessert looks delicious. It would be perfect for our Christmas Eve Gathering. Thanks for the recipe.
Michelle Tucker says
This cheesecake looks so good. Going to be making this next month. Love the little marshmallows. 🙂
Leela says
I love cheesecake. I can’t wait to try this.
Karen Puleski says
My Ny Style Cheesecake Recipe comes with a Nilla Wafer Crust – it is SOOOOO Good, check it out for your next pie!
Alissa A Apel says
I like that it’s not a graham cracker crust. I’m not a fan of graham cracker crusts. This one looks so good!
Karen A. says
I’m a chocoholic so I’m certain that I’ll like this.
polly says
Cheesecake is my favorite dessert and can’t wait to try this recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Ashley Chassereau Parks says
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!
elizabeth miller says
this sounds amazing. Rich and creamy chocolate is awesome.
Allison Swain says
Very interesting recipe! Cheesecake has always been a favorite of mine. I always love trying different flavors too.
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Susan Smith says
This looks delicious. I love cheesecake.
lisa king says
this looks really good,,i might try it
Tracie Cooper says
Our family loves chocolate cheesecake!
Amber Kolb says
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!
Melissa Storms says
This sounds truly amazing. I love the mini marshmallows on top.
Dorothy Boucher says
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Edye says
such a unique recipe! My mom would love this.
Elena says
Looks delicious! Thank you for the recipe.
Sheryl Sens says
I do like cheesecake!
Lu Ann Worley says
I am not a big chocolate fan but this sounds like a recipe my family members who do love it, would really enjoy.
Crystal M says
That looks delicious, especially the Oreos.
Debbie P says
You have the best recipes and I can’t wait to make this!
courtney hennagir says
Um,is this recipe appropriate for dinner? Asking for a friend,lol! Seriously though,looks incredible.
Darlene Carbajal says
Hot chocolate cheesecake sounds amazing!!
Sandy Klocinski says
This looks like an awesome recipe. Thanks for sharing. Love that it has an oreo crust
Margaret Smith says
This looks like a great recipe.
rita leonard says
This sems like a great cheesecake for the holidays
Clem says
Recipe sounds great, love the combination of chocolate and cheesecake.
Diana Powell says
I have been looking for an easy and delicious cheesecake recipe !! I’m going to try this one this weekend ! Thank You !
Calvin says
Interesting flavour for the cheesecake, sounds aweosme.
Sarah L says
What delicious flavors in this cheesecake. I’d love to make it for the holidays.
Elaine G says
This looks so good. I’ve pinned it to try later.
Ashley Chassereau Parks says
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!
Soozle says
MmmM! This sounds like a perfect winter treat – I love the sounds of the flavor combo
Natalie says
I love hot chocolate and cheesecake so I know this is an awesome combo and would taste delicious!
Mary Gardner says
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!
monique s says
This looks great. I am a fan of cheesecake and the hot chocolate makes it new and special for the season
Cathy French says
I love almost any kind of cheesecake. Want to try this one for sure
shelly peterson says
I love cheesecake. I would love to try this.
Dana Rodriguez says
This sounds like a delicious cheesecake. I think we would enjoy this!
Maureen says
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.
Nerlande says
I love this recipe and cheesecake anything
Dorothy Boucher says
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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