No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe

A slice of rich chocolate cheesecake with a dark chocolate crust sits on a white plate. A golden fork is placed next to the cheesecake slice. The background features another whole cheesecake out of focus.

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No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe

This rich and creamy no-bake chocolate cheesecake features a buttery Oreo crust, silky chocolate filling, and smooth ganache topping—perfect for any chocolate lover!

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cheesecake

Servings: yields

Calories: 387kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the crust:

7 oz Oreo cookies
¼ cup Butter melted

For the filling:

2 cups Full-fat Cream cheese room temperature
9 oz Dark chocolate
1 cup Heavy cream
⅔ cup Powdered sugar
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

For the ganache:

5 oz Milk chocolate
½ cup Heavy cream

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Instructions

Make the crust:

In a food processor or a Ziploc bag, crush Oreo cookies into fine crumbs. Add melted butter and pulse until combined. Press into the bottom of 8-inch (20cm) springform pan. Refrigerate while making the filling.

Make cheesecake filling:

Chop the chocolate, melt in the microwave in 30 second pulses or over a double boiler.
In a large bowl beat cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth, add melted chocolate beat until combined and smooth.
In a separate bowl whip heavy cream to medium peaks. Gradually fold into the cheesecake mixture.
Pour the filling into the pan. Place in the freezer while making the topping.

Make the topping:

Chop the chocolate, place in a large bowl. In a saucepan bring the heavy cream to a simmer. Pour over the chocolate. Let sit for 1-2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Pour over the cheesecake.
Refrigerate for at least 6 hours.

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Notes

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