Description
This no-bake hot chocolate cheesecake brings cozy winter flavors into a creamy layered dessert. With a buttery cookie crust, fluffy whipped topping, and marshmallow-studded chocolate cheesecake filling, it’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser for holidays, potlucks, or anytime you crave a cool and comforting sweet treat.
Ingredients
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Crust:
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36 chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos), crushed
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½ cup unsalted butter, melted
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Hot Chocolate Cheesecake Layer:
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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1½ cups powdered sugar
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1 (3.4 oz) package instant chocolate pudding
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1¼ cups cold milk
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1½ cups mini marshmallows
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Whipped Cream Layer:
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2 cups heavy whipping cream
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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¼ cup powdered sugar
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Optional Toppings:
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Mini marshmallows
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Chocolate curls or shavings
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Chocolate syrup or hot fudge drizzle
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Instructions
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Crush cookies and mix with melted butter. Press into a 9×13″ dish. Chill.
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Beat cream cheese and butter. Add powdered sugar.
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In another bowl, whisk pudding with cold milk. Let it set slightly.
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Fold pudding into the cream cheese mix. Stir in mini marshmallows. Spread over crust.
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Whip cream with vanilla and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread over the cheesecake layer.
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Chill for 4+ hours or overnight.
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Top with mini marshmallows, chocolate curls, or drizzle just before serving.
Notes
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Best when chilled overnight
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Add toppings just before serving to prevent sogginess
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Store in fridge up to 5 days; freeze for up to 2 months
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Gluten-free cookies can be substituted
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For neat slices, use a warm knife
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (no-bake)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American