No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake
Indulge in this rich and creamy no-bake chocolate cheesecake, featuring a crunchy chocolate cookie crust and optional chocolate shavings or whipped cream on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 255 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: chocolate shavings or whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookie Crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
- Whip the Cream: In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Mix the Cheesecake Filling: In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Combine the Mixtures: Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate cream cheese mixture until combined.
- Pour and Smooth: Pour the filling over the crust in the springform pan, smoothing the top.
- Chill to Set: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Final Touch and Serve: Once set, remove the cheesecake from the pan. Top with chocolate shavings or whipped cream if desired. Serve chilled.
Notes
For best results, ensure cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing. Use high-quality cocoa powder for richer flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg