Description
A rich and creamy cheesecake infused with the delightful flavors of hot chocolate, topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup hot chocolate mix
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream for topping
- Chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add sour cream, heavy cream, hot chocolate mix, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
- For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate hot cocoa mix.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother batter.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg