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No-Bake Cocoa Pebbles Cheesecake
From the blogger: "Cocoa Pebble Cereal Cheesecake is a delicious twist on a classic no-bake chocolate cheesecake! With real cereal in the batter, Cocoa Pebbles cheesecake is fun to make and even more, fun to eat!"
Yields8 Slices
Cooking MethodNo Bake
For the crust:
- 1 ½ sleeves graham crackers, pulsed into crumbs
- 1 tbsp sugar ½ cup (1 stick) butter, melted
For the cheesecake:
- 32 ounces (4 packs) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup Hershey’s Cocoa Powder
- 1 cup Cocoa Pebbles
- 1 envelope unflavored gelatin, bloomed in water
For the frosting:
- 4 ounces (½ pack) Nonpareil sprinkles
- 4 tbsp butter ¼ tsp vanilla
- 1 tbsp heavy cream
- 3-4 cups powdered sugar
- ⅓ cup Hershey’s Cocoa Powder
Instructions:
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Line a 7-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
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Place your Graham Crackers in a food processor and pulse it a few times until you have fine crumbs.
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Add the sugar to the food processor and pulse several times to mix together.
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Melt the butter in a microwave-safe medium-sized bowl.
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Add the Graham Cracker crumbs into the butter and stir well to combine.
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Pour the coated crumbs into the prepared pan and press them into it with a wooden spoon.
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Place the pan in the freezer to set while you make your batter.
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In a mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, place the heavy cream and 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar.
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Whip the cream with a whisk attachment on medium speed for 4-5 minutes or until stiff peaks form.
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Add the vanilla and the cream cheese and blend again until smooth and fully fluffy.
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Add the sugar and mix again until smooth.
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Next, add in the cocoa, and mix on low speed until completely blended.
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Scrape down the sides of the bowl, add in the Cocoa Pebbles, and mix until just blended.
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In a separate small dish or bowl, add 1⁄4 cup of water and sprinkle the unflavored gelatin on top. Let it “bloom” for about 3 minutes, or until the water is absorbed.
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Stir the gelatin, then add it to the cheesecake batter and blend well.
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Remove the prepared pan from the freezer and pour the cheesecake batter into the springform pan. The pan should be filled all the way to the top.
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Sprinkle additional Cocoa Pebbles on top of the cheesecake so that the top is completely covered with cereal.
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Place the pan back in the freezer, for a few hours or preferably overnight to set.
Make the Frosting:
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When you are ready to serve your cheesecake, first make your frosting by adding the softened butter and cream cheese to a mixing bowl.
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Beat the butter and cream cheese until fluffy.
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Add in the vanilla and heavy cream and mix again until smooth.
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Begin adding the powdered sugar 1 cup at a time, beating each in until completely smooth.
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Add in the Hershey’s Cocoa and mix on low speed until fluffy and smooth.
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Use a large star tip to pipe swirling dollops around the edges of the cheesecake.
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Sprinkle with decorative sprinkles and return the pan to the freezer until you are ready to serve.
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TO SERVE: Remove the cheesecake from the pan and cut it into 2-inch pieces!
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