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Best No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake

Best No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake for an Indulgent Treat

This Best No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake features a rich chocolate filling and no gelatin, perfect for a delightful dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Additional Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 405 kcal

Equipment

  • 8-inch springform pan
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Medium bowl
  • chilled bowl

Ingredients
  

Crust

  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • ¼ cup salted butter melted
  • ½ cup white sugar divided

Filling

  • 5 ounces semisweet chocolate chopped
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder sifted
  • 2 tablespoons hot water or more as needed
  • 1 package (8-ounce) cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup heavy cream

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Gather your ingredients.
  • Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and 1 tablespoon of sugar; press crumb mixture into bottom and ½-inch up the sides of an 8-inch springform pan. Refrigerate crust while you make the filling.
  • Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in the microwave on high power for 1 to 2 minutes, or until melted, stirring every 15 seconds; set aside to cool.
  • Whisk cocoa powder and enough warm water together in a medium bowl to form a smooth paste.
  • Beat cream cheese and remaining sugar into cocoa mixture until combined; set aside.
  • Beat cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Fold in cooled melted chocolate.
  • Fold chocolate cream mixture into cream cheese mixture until thoroughly combined; spread on top of graham cracker crust.
  • Freeze cheesecake for 1 hour. Thaw in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Taste a little of the filling to ensure that the right amount of chocolaty goodness has been reached. You can add a little more of the cocoa powder and water mixture to taste. Instead of freezing, the cheesecake can also be covered and chilled at least 2 hours before serving. Cheesecake may be stored in an airtight container and chilled up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 405kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 5gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 191mgPotassium: 198mgFiber: 3gSugar: 21gCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg
Keyword chocolate cheesecake, easy dessert, indulgent treat, no gelatin, No-Bake
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