COCOA POWDER CHEESECAKE RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F ( 175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9 inch springform pan.
• In a small bowl, mix together 1 1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs, 2 tablespoons sugar, and melted butter. Press onto the bottom and 1 1/2 inch up the sides of the prepared 9 inch springform pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 minutes. Allow to cool. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• To Make Filling: In a small saucepan, heat 1/4 cup whipping cream and 1/4 cup chocolate chips, stirring constantly, until chips are melted. Remove from heat.
• In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 cup of sugar until smooth. Add cocoa and beat well. Add eggs and beat on low until just blended. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla and reserved chocolate mixture until blended. Pour over crust. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 45 to 50 minutes or until center is almost set.
• To Make Topping: In a small saucepan, heat 1/4 cup whipping cream and 1 teaspoon vanilla until just before boiling. Stir constantly and be careful not to boil over. Have 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips ready in a small bowl. Pour in the hot cream and stir with a spoon until smooth. Spread over baked cheesecake and refrigerate overnight.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325º and spray an 8" or 9" springform pan with cooking spray.  Make crust: In a large Ziploc bag or a food processor fitted with a metal blade, crush or blend Oreos to fine crumbs. Transfer to a bowl and pour in melted butter and salt. Stir until crumbs are completely coated and moist. Make cheesecake filling: In a large bowl using a hand mixer or in a stand mixer using the paddle attachment, beat cream cheese, hot chocolate mix, and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, then sour cream, vanilla, and salt. Press Oreo mixture into springform pan and 1/3 of the way up the sides, packing tightly. Pour cheesecake filling over crust. Double-wrap outside of springform pan in aluminum foil, making sure to cover the bottom. Place pan in a large baking dish, place the baking dish in the oven, and pour in enough boiling water to reach halfway up the springform  pan. Bake until cheesecake is only slightly jiggly in center, about 1 hour 25 minutes. Turn off heat, prop open oven door, and let cheesecake cool in oven for 1 hour, then refrigerate until firm, at least 5 hours and up to overnight. Make topping: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and place marshmallows on top. Broil until marshmallows are puffed but not golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Pile puffed marshmallows on top of chilled cheesecake then sift cocoa powder on top. Slice into wedges and serve immediately.