Easy No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe
This Easy No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake combines a rich Oreo crust with a smooth, creamy chocolate filling and a light whipped cream topping. Perfect for chocolate lovers, this effortless dessert requires no baking and is chilled until perfectly set, making it an ideal treat for any occasion.
- Author: Isabella
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours 20 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Crust
- 2 3/4 cups (369g) Oreo cookie crumbs (about 31 Oreos)
- 5 tbsp (70g) butter (salted or unsalted), melted
Chocolate Cheesecake Filling
- 24 oz (678g) cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup (104g) sugar
- 3 tbsp (21g) natural unsweetened cocoa powder
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, melted
- 1 1/4 cups (300ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
- 3/4 cup (86g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Whipped Cream Topping
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1/2 cup (58g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Toppings
- Desired toppings such as chocolate shavings, fresh fruit, mini chocolate chips, sprinkles, etc.
- Prepare the Crust: Line a 9-inch (23cm) springform pan with parchment paper on the bottom and grease the sides to prevent sticking.
- Mix Crust Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine Oreo cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of the springform pan to form an even crust layer.
- Chill Crust: Place the crust in the refrigerator to set while preparing the filling.
- Make the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, and cocoa powder until smooth and well combined.
- Add Melted Chocolate: Pour in the melted semi-sweet chocolate and mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and uniform. Set this mixture aside.
- Whip the Cream: In another large mixing bowl, combine the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Whip on high speed until stiff peaks form.
- Fold Whipped Cream into Filling: Gently fold half of the whipped cream into the chocolate cream cheese mixture to lighten it, then fold in the remaining whipped cream carefully until fully incorporated.
- Assemble the Cheesecake: Pour the filling onto the chilled crust, spreading it into an even layer with a spatula.
- Refrigerate to Set: Place the cheesecake in the fridge and let it chill for 5-6 hours or overnight until firm.
- Prepare Whipped Cream Topping: In a large bowl, whip the cold heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract on high speed until stiff peaks form.
- Decorate Cheesecake: Remove the cheesecake from the springform pan and place it on a serving plate. Pipe the whipped cream around the rim of the cheesecake using a piping bag fitted with Ateco tip 844 or any preferred tip.
- Add Toppings: Garnish with your choice of toppings such as chocolate shavings, mini chocolate chips, sprinkles, or fresh fruit.
- Store and Serve: Keep the finished cheesecake refrigerated until ready to serve.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese and chocolate are at room temperature to avoid lumps in the filling.
- Use cold heavy whipping cream for better whipping results.
- Press the crust firmly to prevent it from crumbling when sliced.
- If you don’t have a piping bag, you can spread the whipped cream topping with a spatula for a rustic look.
- Letting the cheesecake chill overnight yields the best texture and flavor.
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