You look like you could use some sugar. Maybe some Hot Chocolate Cheesecakes would satisfy that sugar craving?
I'm sure that is what you need.
Winter is my enemy and I have been drinking lots of coffee and hot chocolate to stay warm. My body is not loving this 12* stuff. I know it could be a lot colder, but come on spring. Please hurry here.
So while I am on this hot chocolate kick, I thought it would be fun to switch out the sugar in my basic cheesecake recipe for hot chocolate mix.
Word to the wise...DON'T try to use a diet hot chocolate mix. That batch didn't taste so great! I also thought it would be a good idea to try to make these skinny-ish! Again a bad idea!! Maybe it was the diet hot chocolate mix, but the fat free cream cheese and fat free sour cream DID NOT bake up good at all. So, I went full fat for these Hot Chocolate Cheesecakes, and they came out just perfect.
Some things aren't meant to be fat free. I'm pretty sure cheesecake is one of those.
Cheesecake is definitely a favorite around our house. I gave up all thoughts of dieting when these hot chocolate cheesecakes were in my fridge. Yes, I have will power issues. The cheesecake wins every time.
Chocolate, cool whip, sprinkles...I couldn't resist them. If you make them cupcake size, you don't feel as guilty eating them. At least that's the story I tell myself as I head to the gym again.
Creamy cheesecake that tastes like a cup of hot cocoa?
Why yes, you do want some of these in your fridge!!!
Recipe
Hot Chocolate Cheesecakes
Little hot chocolate cheesecakes are the perfect ending to any meal.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs
- 2 Tablespoons sugar
- 6 Tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 - 8 ounces packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup dry hot chocolate mix
- 2 eggs
- 2 Tablespoons sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 Tablespoons flour
- 1 cup Cool Whip
- ½ cup Kraft mini marshmallow bits
- ¼ cup colored sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place 15 cupcake liners in 2 muffin pans.
- Stir together the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and butter. Divide the mixture evenly into the bottom of the liners and press down. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and hot chocolate mix until creamy.
- Add the eggs, sour cream, vanilla, and flour and beat again until mixed. Spoon into cupcake liners. Bake for 22 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cool in pan 2-3 minutes. Remove to wire rack and cool completely. Refrigerate. Just before serving top with Cool Whip, sprinkles, and mini marshmallow bits.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 15 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 425Total Fat: 23gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 426mgCarbohydrates: 50gFiber: 2gSugar: 35gProtein: 6g
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Shannon
I just made- and ruined- a half batch of these... are you sure the oven temp is supposed to be 450? The bottoms on all the cheesecakes were burnt to a crisp, and I even took them out 3 minutes early! I checked all your other cheesecake recipes, and they all say to bake at 350. You might want to change your recipe! I am attempting batch #2 right now at 350 and hoping they make it...
Jocelyn Brubaker
Oh my word...I am so sorry! Yes, that should say 350*. That's what I get for staying up late working on recipe posts. Again I am so sorry about that!!!
Regan
I just found your blog through Pinterest! Woohoo! I'm so excited! I plan on spending the rest of the morning going through all your recipes! Your pics are gorgeous......so enticing! Of course, I read through the this first page, and these all look amazing......and then I got to the Butterfinger Cheesecakes........and you just cracked me up!!! A great way to use up LEFTOVER CANDY!!!! What is that!!!!????!!!! I've never used those two words together in my whole life!!!! LOL
Thanks for the laugh! And for all the great recipes! I just need to run out and get some sour cream, and I'm making those Hot Chocolate ones tonight!!! Woohoo! Oh, and from the pic, it looks like the crust is from chocolate cookies, but there are graham crackers in the recipe.......hmmmmm......maybe I should try them both out! LOL
Jocelyn Brubaker
Hi, Regan. I am so glad pinterest brought you to my blog. You totally made my morning with your sweet comment. I hope you find lots of things to bake in your kitchen. And I had to laugh...leftover candy isn't really 2 words that go together in my vocab either 🙂
Good luck with the hot chocolate cheesecakes. The crust is actually chocolate graham crackers, but any chocolate cookie would work too! Keep me posted on how they turn out!!!
Leigh Anne@Yourhomebasedmom.com
Two of my favorite things in one - hot chocolate and cheesecake. Sound and look delicious!
Thanks for sharing over at Finding the Pretty & Delicious Linky Party. Hope you'll join in again on Saturday.
Tanya Schroeder
Jocelyn, I would have will power issues too if I were around your food! Especially these cheesecakes! I'm a sucker for hot chocolate too! Thanks for sharing these at One Creative Weekend!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Unfortunately I know NO will power around sweets...probably why I have gained 10 lbs. recently! Cheesecake is one of my favorites!!!
Roxana | Roxana's Home Baking
i do not like winter at all, but I have to say, this winter was a mild one, at least here in central VA. And yes, c'mom spring, hurry up, we're waiting for you!
I love the hot chocolate addition, I bake some cookies for Christmas using hot chocolate powder and loved it, now you gave me ideas and I'm pretty sure I still have some leftover. Your individual size cheesecake are so cute!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Spring cannot come quick enough...I just saw bad weather headed our way tonight! Is it May yet??? Hot chocolate is so much fun to use in so many different ways. In cookies sounds Awesome!!!
Ali
Hah - I love the line about some things aren't meant to be fat free. 🙂 So true!! These look so pretty, I am pinning them to my cheesecake board now.
Shiloh Barkley
o em gee! these are so cute. I love them 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you Shiloh! They were fun to make...and to eat!!!
Stephanie
Oh wow that sounds delicious. I LOVE CHEESECAKE! Thanks so much for sharing on Super Sweet Saturday.
Steph
swtboutique.com
Jocelyn Brubaker
I have a huge cheesecake love too! It's bad for the diet, but oh so good and tasty!!!
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl
I've been drinking hot chocolate like there's no tomorrow, so these cheesecakes are calling my name. LOVE.
Jocelyn Brubaker
Those cheesecakes called my name too many times when they were in my fridge. LOL! I hope you get a chance to answer them too!!!
Melissa
These look awesome! Pinning to save! = )