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Hot Chocolate Cheesecake

Hot Chocolate Cheesecake

Indulge in the rich flavors of Hot Chocolate Cheesecake, a creamy dessert that combines classic cheesecake with the warmth of hot cocoa.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs or regular graham crackers
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter melted
For the Filling
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cups sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 cups granulated sugar or coconut sugar
  • 0.5 cups cocoa powder Dutch-processed for richer flavor
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips

Equipment

  • springform pan
  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Combine chocolate graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl, mixing until evenly coated. Press into the bottom of a springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
  3. Beat the cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Add sugar, sour cream, and cocoa powder; mix until well combined. Incorporate eggs one at a time.
  4. Fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips and pour over the prepared crust.
  5. Bake for about an hour, until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly.
  6. Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings for extra indulgence.

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