Description
A rich and creamy no-bake chocolate cheesecake that melts in your mouth, perfect for any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 12 oz (340g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
- 16 oz (2 blocks) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream, cold
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter until well mixed.
- Press the crust mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, ensuring it’s even.
- Place the pan in the refrigerator while you prepare the filling to help the crust set properly.
- Melt the chopped chocolate in a microwave or over a double boiler until smooth. Let it cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened cream cheese until creamy and smooth.
- Gradually mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until well blended.
- Slowly add the melted chocolate to the cream cheese mixture, mixing until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until it reaches stiff peaks.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture, being careful not to deflate the whipped cream.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the chilled crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Cover the cheesecake and refrigerate for at least 4-6 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow it to set.
- Once set, remove the cheesecake from the pan, garnish as desired, slice, and enjoy!
Notes
Use quality chocolate for richer flavor and ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for better blending.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg