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A creamy chocolate cheesecake topped with melted ganache and golden toasted marshmallows.

Hot Chocolate Cheesecake

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 8 hours
Servings 12 servings
Calories 480 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 3 large egg s
  • 1/2 cup Dutch -process cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup semi -sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream for ganache

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  • Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, and melted butter in a bowl until combined.
  • Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan and bake for 8 minutes, then set aside to cool.
  • In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
  • Sift in the Dutch-process cocoa powder and mix until incorporated.
  • Stir in the sour cream, heavy cream, and vanilla extract.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating on low speed until just combined to avoid incorporating excess air.
  • Pour the cheesecake batter over the prepared crust.
  • Bake for 65 to 75 minutes until the edges are set but the center remains slightly jiggly.
  • Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
  • Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  • Heat 1/4 cup heavy cream and pour over chocolate chips, stirring until smooth to create ganache.
  • Spread ganache over the chilled cheesecake and top with mini marshmallows.
  • Toast marshmallows using a kitchen torch or briefly under a broiler until golden brown.