Description
Indulge in this easy and decadent No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups crushed chocolate cookies
- ½ cup melted unsalted butter
- 16 ounces softened cream cheese
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, melted and cooled slightly
- Optional: chocolate curls or a sprinkle of cocoa powder for decoration
Instructions
- Mix the crushed chocolate cookies with the melted butter in a medium-sized bowl until well coated. Press this mixture into the base of a 9-inch springform pan to create a solid crust. Refrigerate for about 10 minutes to set.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until silky smooth. Gradually add the confectioners’ sugar and vanilla extract, blending until fully combined.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Carefully fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, keeping it light and airy.
- Gently drizzle the melted chocolate into the cream cheese mixture, folding until fully blended and creamy.
- Transfer the chocolate filling onto the chilled crust, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
- Cover the springform pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- When ready to serve, adorn the top with chocolate curls or cocoa powder, release the sides of the springform pan, and cut into slices to enjoy.
Notes
- For a unique twist, swap chocolate cookie crumbs for graham cracker crumbs.
- Add a layer of fresh berries on top before serving for a refreshing contrast.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg