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Chocolate Cheesecake

Irresistible No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake You’ll Dream About

This no-bake chocolate cheesecake is a rich, creamy dessert that satisfies any chocolate lover’s cravings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 24 cookies Oreo Cookies or any favorite chocolate cookie
  • ½ cup Melted Butter or margarine
For the Filling
  • 16 ounces Cream Cheese or mascarpone
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar granulated sugar may be used
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract or almond extract
  • 8 ounces Semi-Sweet/Dark Chocolate high-quality recommended
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream or coconut cream
For the Ganache
  • 8 ounces Chopped Semi-Sweet Chocolate or dark chocolate
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or full-fat coconut milk

Equipment

  • food processor
  • mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Springform pan
  • saucepan

Method
 

How to Make Chocolate Cheesecake
  1. Prepare the Crust: Crush Oreo cookies into fine crumbs. Mix in melted butter until resembling wet sand. Press into the bottom of a springform pan and chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  2. Make the Filling: Melt semi-sweet or dark chocolate until smooth. Cool slightly. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until creamy. Fold in melted chocolate.
  3. Incorporate Whipped Cream: Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold whipped cream into chocolate mixture in batches.
  4. Assemble and Chill: Spread filling over chilled crust, smooth top, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  5. Prepare Ganache: Heat heavy cream until steaming, pour over chopped chocolate. Let sit before stirring until smooth. Cool slightly before drizzling over cheesecake.
  6. Final Chill: Refrigerate for an additional 30-60 minutes to set ganache. Slice and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 600IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with chocolate shavings or fresh berries.

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