Hot Cocoa Cheesecake Bars
Creamy hot chocolate cheesecake bars on a buttery Oreo crust, topped with gooey marshmallows and chocolate drizzle, a cozy holiday dessert inspired by a warm cup of cocoa.
Equipment
- 8x8 baking dish
- mixing bowls
- hand mixer or stand mixer
- spatula
- oven
Ingredients
- 20 Oreo cookies, crushed
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup cocoa powder
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 2 tbsp chocolate syrup or drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper.
- Mix crushed Oreos and melted butter. Press firmly into pan for crust.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla, sugar, and cocoa powder. Mix until creamy.
- Pour filling over crust and smooth top. Bake for 35 minutes or until set.
- Cool completely, then top with mini marshmallows and drizzle with chocolate syrup.
- Chill at least 2 hours before slicing into 9 bars.
Notes
Chill completely before slicing for clean edges. You can use crushed candy canes for a peppermint version. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 1 month.
Nutrition
Calories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 5gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 1gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 700IUCalcium: 90mgIron: 2.2mg