Cocoa Puffs Cheesecake Recipe
Indulge in the rich and creamy Cocoa Puffs Cheesecake, a decadent dessert that combines the flavors of chocolate and cheesecake into a delightful treat.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours (including chilling time)
- Yield: 1 7-inch cheesecake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Cake:
- 1 1/2 sleeves Graham Crackers – pulsed into crumbs
- 1 Tablespoon Sugar
- 1 Stick Butter – melted
- 4 8 oz. Packages Cream Cheese – softened
- 1 cup Heavy Cream – Whipped
- 1 Tablespoon Powdered Sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1/2 cup Hershey’s Cocoa
- 1 cup Cocoa Puffs
- 1 envelope Unflavored Gelatin – bloomed in water – see instructions
Frosting:
- 4 ounces Cream Cheese
- 4 Tablespoons Butter
- 1/4 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 Tablespoon Heavy Cream
- 3 to 4 cups Powdered Sugar
- 1/3 cup Hershey’s Cocoa
- Nonpareil Sprinkle Mix
- For the Cake: Place the Graham Crackers in a Food Processor, pulse into crumbs. Add Sugar, pulse to mix. Melt Butter, pour over crumbs, stir. Line pan, press crumbs, freeze. Whip Cream with Powdered Sugar until stiff peaks. Add Vanilla, Cream Cheese, blend. Add Sugar, Cocoa, mix. Add Cocoa Puffs. Bloom Gelatin, add to mixer, blend. Pour batter into pan, smooth top, sprinkle Cocoa Puffs. Freeze overnight.
- For the Frosting: Mix Butter, Cream Cheese until creamy. Add Vanilla, Heavy Cream, mix. Add Powdered Sugar gradually, blend until smooth. Add Hershey’s Cocoa, mix. Pipe onto Cheesecake, decorate with Nonpareil Sprinkle mix. Freeze until serving.
Notes
- For best results, chill the cheesecake overnight before serving.
- Decorate with additional Cocoa Puffs for a playful touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 2-inch)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Cocoa Puffs, Cheesecake, Chocolate, Dessert