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A slice of chocolate cheesecake with a cookie crust and mini marshmallows on top sits on a white plate, making it the perfect no bake Christmas treat, with a fork in front and more cheesecake slices in the background.

Hot Chocolate Cheesecake

This No Bake Hot Cocoa Cheesecake with an Oreo crust is the ultimate cozy treat! Perfect for the holidays and easy to make.

Course desserts
Cuisine American
Keyword hot chocolate cheesecake
Prep Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings 12
Author momma lew

Ingredients

Oreo Crust Ingredients:

  • 24 Oreo Cookies
  • 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 mix

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

  1. Grease a 9" circular baking pan (preferably springform) and set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine cookie crumbs with melted butter until fully combined.
  3. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to create an even layer.
  4. Place it in the freezer while you prepare the filling.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy.
  6. Gently fold in the cool whip and then the hot chocolate powder.
  7. Pour the cheesecake filling over the chilled Oreo crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  8. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow it to set properly.
  9. For the optional ganache topping: Place milk, butter and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  10. Stir frequently until the mixture is completely incorporated.
  11. Add the vanilla extract and chocolate chips and stir until completely melted.
  12. Remove from heat and pour the chocolate on top and on the sides of the cheesecake.
  13. Top with mini marshmallows while the ganache is still wet.
  14. Refrigerate your hot chocolate cheesecake for 2 hours or overnight.

Recipe Notes

Store covered in the refrigerator for up to a week.