Irresistible Cozy Hot Chocolate Cheesecake Bars
Indulge in these rich and creamy cheesecake bars that taste just like hot chocolate, complete with a beautiful ganache swirl and mini marshmallows on top.
Ingrédients
Crust
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened Should be at room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream Whipped until stiff peaks form
- 1 cup chocolate ganache Warm for swirling
Topping
- 1 cup mini marshmallows Sprinkled on top
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all ingredients and let cream cheese come to room temperature.
Crust
- Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into the bottom of a lined baking pan.
- Bake for about 10 minutes at 350°F (175°C) until slightly set and golden.
Cheesecake Filling
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth, then mix in powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture carefully.
- Pour the cream cheese filling over the cooled graham cracker crust and spread evenly.
- Drizzle warm chocolate ganache over the filling and create a swirl with a knife.
- Sprinkle mini marshmallows evenly on top.
Chilling
- Cover the baking pan and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Serving
- Once set, remove the bars using the parchment lining, cut into squares, and serve chilled.
Notes
For an intense chocolate flavor, consider adding dark chocolate to your ganache. Experiment with flavors like peppermint extract during the holidays.