This No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake is pure perfection
You’re looking at the dessert I am most known for in my group of friends. If I show up anywhere without a cheesecake in my (oversized) purse, it’s rare. I love love love a good loaf pan cheesecake. I love that the loaf pan makes a cheesecake that makes 5 generous of cheesecake, perfect for sharing with a small group. There’s hardly an occasion where a small cheesecake isn’t welcome. Most of my cheesecake recipes are baked in the oven, and most of them are on the smaller side, like my mini cheesecakes that we make for Valentine’s Day. But, I do make these cute little no bake blackberry cheesecakes in jars. I think we need a chocolate cheesecake recipe where we literally just stir everything together and pour it in a pan, don’t you? Super simple, super rich and delicious: no bake chocolate cheesecake with Oreo crust has arrived! The texture of this cheesecake is so perfect, I almost cried when I took my first bite. I keep making it over and over, passing forkfuls to friends and neighbors anytime they are near my fridge. I am begging for someone to find the words to describe just how flawless the recipe is. The best words I have heard so far are: “this is everything I’ve ever wanted in a chocolate cheesecake.” And then we all nod, and dive in for another forkful.
Simple Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe Ingredients
Oreos. I use the whole cookie when making a crust out of Oreos. I have seen some recipes where only the cookies are used (and the cream filling is scraped out and discarded), but I happen to think the cream filling is the most delicious part! Using the cookies with the cream filling provides more moisture to help the crust adhere. Try my Oreo balls recipe if you love the cream filling as much as me! Butter. I prefer to bake with unsalted butter rather than salted, but either will work here. Heavy Whipping Cream. You need heavy whipping cream, also known as double cream, to whip into peaks for this no bake cheesecake. Chocolate. Chopped semisweet chocolate from a whole bar is my preference here, just so that the cheesecake doesn’t become overly sweet. However, if you like super sweet, use melted milk chocolate. Milk chocolate is extra creamy and rich! You can use chocolate chips, just weigh them and be careful melting them so they don’t seize. Cream Cheese. One and a half bricks of cream cheese (or 12 ounces) should be softened to room temperature for a few hours on the counter. Using cold cream cheese will cause lumps in your no bake chocolate cheesecake. Powdered Sugar. Also called confectioners’ sugar or 10x sugar, powdered sugar is super fine and dissolves easily in baking. It also contains a small amount of cornstarch that helps bind the filling together. Vanilla Extract: Using vanilla extract is optional. It makes this recipe require 7 ingredients, but if you don’t have it, just leave it out–the rich chocolate brings plenty of flavor to the mixture.
How to make Chocolate Cheesecake
Scrape this mixture into the loaf pan, and ensure it is as flat as possible on top. This mixture needs to set for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight in the fridge before serving.
Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe No-Bake Variations
Chocolate - You can use any type of chocolate here, even white chocolate. Crust - If you don’t want to use chocolate cookies for the crust, try graham crackers, chocolate wafer cookies, or even shortbread cookies.
Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe No Bake tips and tricks
Ensure all ingredients are room temperature for the fluffiest, smoothest results. If you don’t have a loaf pan, you can make this recipe in muffin cups instead. You don’t need to use liners, just grease each muffin cup very well, press in 1 tablespoon of crust, and dollop the filling on top.
How to serve Chocolate No Bake Cheesecake
This no bake chocolate cheesecake is perfection on a plate, but you can serve it with fresh fruit, extra whipped cream, and a drizzle of chocolate sauce, if you like. I like to slice it into 5 or 6 slices.
How to store No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake
Store cheesecake in the fridge at all times, in an airtight container. It will last for up to 5 days this way. You can also freeze individual slices and store for up to 3 months. Defrost overnight in the fridge before serving.
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Oreos: I use the whole cookie when making a crust out of Oreos. I have seen some recipes where only the cookies are used (and the cream filling is scraped out and discarded), but I happen to think the cream filling is the most delicious part! Using the cookies with the cream filling provides more moisture to help the crust adhere. heavy cream: You need heavy whipping cream, or double cream to whip into peaks for this no bake cheesecake.chocolate: Chopped semisweet chocolate from a whole bar is my preference here, just so that the cheesecake doesn’t become overly sweet. However, if you like super sweet, use melted milk chocolate. Milk chocolate is extra creamy and rich!cream cheese: One and a half bricks of cream cheese (or 12 ounces) should be softened to room temperature for a few hours on the counter. Using cold cream cheese will cause lumps in your no bake cheesecake.
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