BEST NO BAKE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE RECIPE
A rich and creamy no-bake chocolate cheesecake that combines a chocolate cookie crust with a luscious chocolate filling, topped with ganache and whipped cream.
Ingredients
Crust
- 285 g Oreos or chocolate creme cookies (crushed for crust)
- 70 g unsalted butter (melted)
Filling
- 250 g dark chocolate
- 180 g heavy cream (divided into 3/4 cup portions)
- 680 g cream cheese (room temperature)
- 200 g granulated sugar
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 tsp instant coffee (optional)
- 120 g heavy cream (for ganache)
- 100 g chocolate (dark, semi-sweet or milk)
- 240 g heavy cream (chilled for whipping)
- 50 g granulated sugar (for whipped cream)
- 25 g cocoa powder (sifted)
Instructions
- Prepare a 9" springform pan by greasing the bottom and sides or lining with parchment.
- Mix crushed cookies with melted butter, press into the pan to form the crust, and chill.
- Heat chocolate with 3/4 cup heavy cream until melted and shiny; cool slightly.
- Whisk cream cheese, sugar, salt, and optional coffee until smooth. Fold in cooled ganache and whipped cream.
- Pour filling over crust, smooth, and refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Optional: Make ganache with remaining cream and chocolate, cool slightly, then pour over chilled cheesecake. Top with whipped cream and serve.
Notes
Ensure the cheesecake is fully chilled before adding toppings for best results.