BEST NO BAKE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE RECIPE
Indulge in the rich and creamy decadence of our BEST NO BAKE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE RECIPE. This delightful dessert combines the luxurious flavors of dark chocolate and cream cheese into a no-fuss recipe that requires only 20 minutes of prep time. Perfect for any occasion—be it a birthday celebration or a cozy night in—this cheesecake is sure to impress family and friends alike. With its smooth texture and luscious taste, it’s an irresistible treat that can be dressed up with toppings or enjoyed plain. Easy to make and even easier to love, this cheesecake will satisfy your chocolate cravings without the need for an oven.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No baking required
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 25 chocolate cookies (~285g)
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter (~70g), melted
- 250g dark chocolate
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream (360g), chilled
- 24 oz cream cheese (680g), room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Brush a 9″ springform pan with butter and optionally line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, blend chocolate cookies with melted butter until crumbly. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan and refrigerate.
- Melt dark chocolate with ¾ cup heavy cream over a double boiler, then cool slightly.
- In another bowl, mix room temperature cream cheese, sugar, and salt until creamy.
- Combine cooled ganache with cream cheese mixture, mixing gently.
- Whip remaining heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then fold into the cheesecake mixture.
- Spread filling over crust and refrigerate overnight or at least six hours.
- Serve chilled, optionally topped with whipped cream or chocolate sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg