No Bake Cherry Hot Chocolate Cheesecake

Step 1

If using the chocolate bar for shavings to decorate the cheesecake, place it into the freezer, so it's ready when needed.

Step 2

In a medium microwavable bowl, melt the butter. Place the chocolate cookies with filling into a blender or food processor and blend until they are fine crumbs. Add to the butter and mix until well combined.

Step 3

Place into a 9-inch pie plate. Spread the mixture evenly across the bottom, pressing it up along the sides. Place into the freezer to chill for a minimum of 30 minutes.

Step 4

In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth, Add the hot chocolate mix, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Mix well, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.

Step 5

With a rubber spatula, fold in 2 cups of the Cool Whip until thoroughly combined.

Step 6

Pour into pie crust, and spread evenly with an offset spatula. Cover the surface with a sheet of plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 6 hours, but preferably overnight.

Step 7

Remove the plastic wrap and cover the cheesecake with the Lucky Leaf Premium Cherry Fruit Filling or Topping.

Step 8

Remove chocolate bar from freezer and using a vegetable peeler or grater, shave the chocolate onto a small plate.

Step 9

Drizzle the cheesecake with optional marshmallow sundae sauce, sprinkle chocolate shavings over the top, and decorate with remaining Cool Whip.