Mississippi Mud Cheesecake

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Combine animal cracker crumbs, ¾ 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. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Beat 1 ½ cups sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and 2 teaspoons instant coffee in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until blended. Beat in softened cream cheese until incorporated and no lumps remain. Beat in eggs, one at a time, adding vanilla extract with last egg. Fold in ½ cup chopped pecans, then pour into the prepared crust.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes; reduce the oven temperature to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C); continue baking 2 hours more. Turn off the oven; let cheesecake stand in the oven for 2 hours before opening the door. Remove cheesecake from the oven; cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Once cooled, melt chocolate chips and milk in a small saucepan over low heat. Remove cheesecake from the springform pan.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Spread marshmallow cream evenly over cheesecake. Spread or drizzle chocolate over top; sprinkle with ¼ cup chopped pecans. Chill completely before serving, about 4 hours.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (12 servings total)