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Rocky Road Cheesecake

Rocky road cheesecake is a decadent dessert filled with a cheesecake base, chocolate to layer, mini marshmallows, and toasted almonds.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Servings 12 Servings
Author Rob

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 4 packages (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 ½ cups semi sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup mini marshmallows
  • ½ cup toasted sliced almonds

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
  • Mix the graham cracker crumbs with 3 tablespoons of sugar and the melted butter.
  • Press onto the bottom of the 9-inch springform pan.
  • Beat cream cheese, 1 cup sugar and vanilla with mixer until blended.
  • Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended.
  • Pour over the crust.
  • Bake for 55 min. or until the center is almost set. Run the knife around the rim of the pan to loosen the cake; cool before removing the rim.
  • Refrigerate cheesecake for 4 hours.
  • Melt the chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons butter together in a double boiler or microwave until smooth and melted.
  • Pour the chocolate all over the top of the cheesecake.
  • Sprinkle the marshmallows and almonds all around the edge.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

NOTES
Don't forget to place a shallow pan of water on the lowest rack in the oven while the cheesecake bakes. This will make for a creamy moist cheesecake.