Mississippi Mud Cheesecake

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This dessert has all the flavors of Mississippi mud cake (chocolate, pecans, and marshmallows) but in a cheesecake instead.

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Prep Time:
40 mins
Cook Time:
4 hrs 20 mins
Additional Time:
5 hrs
Total Time:
10 hrs
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 (9-inch) cheesecake
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

Crust:

  • 1 ½ cups finely crushed animal cracker cookies

  • ¾ cup white sugar

  • 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

Cheesecake:

  • 1 ½ cups white sugar

  • cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch

  • 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules

  • 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

  • 4 eggs

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ½ cup chopped pecans

Topping:

  • ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips

  • 2 tablespoons milk

  • ½ cup marshmallow cream

  • ¼ cup chopped pecans

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray.

  2. Combine animal cracker crumbs, 3/4 cup sugar, and 1 tablespoon coffee granules in a bowl. Add melted butter; stir until evenly moistened. Press into the prepared pan; set aside.

  3. Combine 1 1/2 cups sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and 2 teaspoons instant coffee in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; beat until blended. Add softened cream cheese; beat until incorporated and no lumps remain. Beat in eggs, one at a time, adding vanilla extract with last egg. Fold in 1/2 cup chopped pecans, then pour into the prepared crust.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes; reduce heat to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C) and continue baking 2 hours more. Turn off the oven; let cheesecake stand in the oven for 2 hours before opening the door. Remove cheesecake; cool to room temperature.

  5. Once cooled, melt chocolate chips and milk in a small saucepan over low heat. Remove cheesecake from the springform pan.

  6. Spread marshmallow cream evenly over cheesecake. Spread or drizzle chocolate over top; sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped pecans. Chill completely before serving.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

577 Calories
35g Fat
63g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 577
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 35g 44%
Saturated Fat 18g 88%
Cholesterol 134mg 45%
Sodium 295mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 63g 23%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 48g
Protein 9g 18%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 71mg 5%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 198mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.