Description
If you’re craving a rich, creamy dessert that delivers big chocolate flavor without turning on the oven, this No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake is your new go-to. With its buttery Oreo crust, luscious chocolate filling, and velvety whipped topping, it’s a dreamy make-ahead dessert perfect for dinner parties, holidays, or any time you want an easy recipe that wows. From quick dessert ideas to indulgent treats, this easy recipe checks every box—no baking, no fuss, just full-on flavor.
Ingredients
24 Oreo cookies, crushed
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, melted and cooled
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream (for filling)
1 cup heavy whipping cream (for topping, optional)
2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for topping, optional)
Chocolate shavings (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Crush Oreo cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor.
2. Mix in melted butter until evenly combined.
3. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Chill while preparing filling.
4. Melt semi-sweet chocolate and let cool slightly.
5. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
6. Add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and melted chocolate. Beat until combined.
7. In a separate bowl, whip 1 1/4 cups heavy cream to stiff peaks.
8. Gently fold whipped cream into the chocolate mixture.
9. Pour filling over the crust and smooth the top.
10. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight until firm.
11. (Optional) Whip remaining cream with powdered sugar and pipe onto cheesecake.
12. Garnish with chocolate shavings and serve chilled.
Notes
For the cleanest slices, dip your knife in hot water and wipe between cuts.
Always use full-fat cream cheese for best texture and richness.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 110mg