Best Hot Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe: A Gooey Holiday Treat!
This Hot Chocolate Cheesecake combines a rich chocolate crust with a smooth, creamy cheesecake filling. Perfect for dessert lovers, it’s indulgent, versatile, and simple enough to make at home. Ideal for gatherings or cozy nights in, it’s a crowd-pleaser that balances elegance and comfort.
- Prep Time: 25
- Cook Time: 50
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 1x
Ingredients
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- 200g chocolate cookies or chocolate graham crackers (for the crust)
- 100g unsalted butter, melted
- 500g cream cheese, softened
- 200g sugar
- 200g dark chocolate, melted
- 200ml heavy cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F).
- Crush cookies into fine crumbs. Mix with melted butter and salt.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Chill while preparing filling.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar.
- Fold in melted chocolate and heavy cream alternately with eggs. Stir in vanilla.
- Pour filling over the chilled crust and smooth the top.
- Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake 45–55 minutes until edges are set and center slightly wobbly.
- Cool at room temperature for 30 minutes. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Optional: Add toppings like chocolate ganache, whipped cream, or berries before serving.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth texture.
Gently melt chocolate to avoid burning.
Baking in a water bath can reduce cracks.