What a great week I had! I got to sleep until 6:00 am most days, and the weather was beautiful, not too hot and a nice breeze….sigh. But I no better than to get use to it, because summer’s coming! We’ll be hitting those sweltering dog days of summer before you know it, and that means the joy of air conditioning…lol!
Lisa keeps reminding me that the plan is to move to Florida in two years, and that it’s much hotter down there than it is here….well I do understand that and being a native Texan, I also know about heat. I really think it’s all about what your body gets use to too. I’m sure within a year or two of living in Florida, we’ll be grabbing jackets when the temps drop to 70. I have to tell you, I just can’t take the cold , snow or ice anymore, so I’ll learn to deal with the heat! If not, they’ve got air conditioning down there too!
Of course you’re not here for a weather report, it’s Guest Post Friday! Today my friends it’s my pleasure to share my blog with Anna from Crunchy Creamy Sweet, and I’m sure you’ve already guessed that you’re going to find a treasure trove of delicious desserts on her blog. I have to warn you ahead of time that all the amazing creations she shares on her pages are liable to put a few pounds on you just from looking at them….sigh
From Crunchy Ranch Flavored Sun Flower Seeds to her Creamy Chocolate Whipped Milk Ice Cream , you’ll find something for everyone at her blog. So when you visit, make sure to give yourself enough time to go through her recipes, I know you’re going to find quite a few to try in your own homes for your families, I certainly did!
So sit back, relax, put your feet up and bring a napkins, because you’re going to be drooling all over your keyboard as I give you………..
Crunchy Creamy Sweet
Hello everyone! My name is Anna and I run a little blog called Crunchy Creamy Sweet, where I share my sweet explorations and adventures. I am a happily married mother of three. There is always a lot going on in our home and baking is my way of balancing it all. I love sharing my recipes with my readers and hopefully, inspire them to create also!
When Chef Dennis asked me to guest post on his blog, I fainted, composed myself and then panicked! I learned so much about blogging from “Ask Chef Dennis” series and bookmarked so many delicious recipes from his site. For days, I was brainstorming what to make. It’s such a big deal for me to be guest posting here, that I wanted to make something special. It felt as if chef Dennis will walk into my house and actually taste what I’ve made!
After a few days of deliberation with my Hubby, I decided to take his favorite dessert and my favorite baking ingredient and marry them together.
Enter Chocolate Cheesecake.
The texture is so deliciously creamy and smooth, it melts in your mouth. I promise, it’s not too rich so you may find yourself reaching for seconds. I used Biscoff cookies for the crust, but feel free to use traditional graham crackers. I used my homemade candied lime peel for garnish.
Oh, and it’s no-bake. When the hot weather hits and your oven is marked with a yellow tape saying “Do not cross this line”, you can still make this decadent dessert and enjoy it’s amazing texture and flavor. Win win!
Thank you so much, Chef, for inviting me to guest post. It feel truly honored.
- 7 oz. crushed Biscoff cookies ( or graham crackers )
- 4 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ c butter, melted
- 2 pkg ( 16 oz. ) cream cheese, softened
- 3¾ oz. or ¾ c powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 5¼ oz. bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 5¼ oz. semisweet chocolate chopped
- 1 c + 1 Tbsp. ( ½ pint ) whipping cream
- additional cocoa powder for dusting
- candied lime peel for garnish ( optional )
- In a medium mixing bowl, stir together cookie crumbs, cocoa powder and butter. Stir until all combined.
- Press firmly onto the bottom of a spring form pan. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese for 1 minute, until smooth. Add powdered sugar and beat again. Add vanilla extract and mix again.
- Melt chocolate over a double boiler. Let cool slightly.
- With your mixer on slow speed, add the chocolate, pouring slowly.
- Whip the cream until stiff peaks form. Fold in gently to chocolate and cheese mixture.
- Pour the filling over the crust.
- Refrigerate for at least 8 hours, preferably overnight.
- When the cheesecake is set, run a sharp knife around the edge to loosen from the pan.
- Gently open the latch and release the cheesecake.
- Before serving, dust with cocoa powder and garnish.
How could you not love this cheesecake, It looks sinfully delicious and oh so creamy! Thank you so much Anna for such a wonderfully delicious guest post! Now before you forget please head on over to Crunchy Creamy Sweet and say hi to Anna, just don’t forget to tell her chef Dennis sent you (and ask her to overnight a slice or two of that incredible cheesecake to me).
Thanks so much for stopping by today, I hope you all know just how much it means to me. I’m still having a great time blogging, and without a doubt it’s because of all the wonderful people I’ve met along the way. Have a great weekend my friends!
It is great to see Anna guest posting for you Chef. She does have a number of delicious things on her blog, indulgent and sweet-just the way I like my desserts. This one does look like a decadent one- a shocking 10 1/2 cups of chocolate! Have a great weekend you two!
oops….I think that was my mistake, lets try 10 1/2 0unces! Thanks for letting me know!
Thank you so much, Tina! I was so excited that I made a typo in the recipe… So sorry about that…
This cake looks absolutely divine!! Now I’m seriously craving chocolate!
Thank you so much, Kelly!
Thank you so much for such a wonderful introduction, Chef! It was a true honor to guest post on your blog today.
I love this no bake chocolate cheesecake, especially with the warm weather we are having. thanks for sharing the recipe , Anna.
Chef,
Thanks for another great guest blogger.
Thank you so much, Becky!
Nice to meet you, Anna. I love everything about this cheesecake, and the fact that it’s no bake is even more appealing!
Awww, thank you, Laura.
It means a lot coming from one of my fav foodie bloggers!
What a great recipe! Chocolate and cheesecake are two things at the top of my favorites list so this cake pretty much has my name on it. Now, if you could just ship it to me…
I am on it, sweet Anita
Thank you!
Never tried a no-bake cheesecake before. Looks delicious!
I hope you will try this one! Thank you!
What an amazing cake!
Thank you!
no bake is such a brilliant tack for summer time treats! my husband would absolutely LOVE this!
Thank you so much, Anna! My Hubby loved this cheesecake for it’s perfect texture. I hope yours will too!
I love the look and sound of this cheesecake. Chocolate an no bake? I kinda HAVE to try it now!
Thank you so much, Miriam!
What a fabulous cheesecake! It looks absolute amazing. I would so love to try some. I can almost taste it from here!
Awww, thank you, Spencer.
This cake looks fantastic. Decadent and perfect for any celebration. Great recipe anna
Thank you, Nandita!
Sinfully delcious is correct! My mourh is watering just by looking at the pictures and the best part is it’s “no bake”…. Fast and easy to make!
Aww, thank you
Hi Anna,
What a great recipe! Did you use dark chocolate 70% cocoa or sweeter?
Thank you Anna and thank you chef Dennis for making me discover her.
Hi Patty! I used 70% cocoa dark chocolate. It was amazing! Thank you so much!
Anna, this would be a huge hit at my house! So fun find you guest posting here!!!
Another fantastic Friday post, Chef Dennis!
Yay! Thank you, Lizzy!
It looks sinfully rich and delicious! Thanks, Anna, Chef D, for sharing it.
Thank you, Angie.
Wow, Anna it is nice to meet you and your wicked chocolate cheesecake. Beautiful and No Bake -I love that. Thanks Chef and a lovely weekend to you both.
Thank you, Suzi!
Thanks Anna!
~Brenda
Thank you, Brenda
This looks delicious, love that it is easy to put together and perfect for any events.
It’s quite a crowd-pleaser
Thank you, Swathi!
oh my god this looks amazing! i love that it is no bake, definitely bookmarking this!
Yay! Thank you, Jenn and Seth!
This looks so wonderful! Absolutely perfect for summer!
I am so glad you like it, Amy! Thank you!
What a gorgeous cheesecake! I am not a huge fan of cheesecakes, but chocolate? I am in! Looks so creamy!
Great guest post!
Thank you, Erin!
I just found your site here..I am happy to have discovered it..Thank you!
Thank you! I’m glad you found it too!
YUM I love this and it’s so easy. Anything chocoalte I’m a fan of and cheesecake. I’m printing this off to try. Thanks for sharing!
It’s so delicious! I hope you will give it a try, Vicki! Thank you!
I love cheesecake and chocolate, so this would be the perfect recipe for me. Anna, great job on the guest post.
Aww, thank you so much! I am so glad you like it!
This cake looks so delicious and I love that it is no bake! What a wonderful guest post
!
Thank you, Amy!
This looks amazingly delicious! Thank you Anna and Chef Dennis, for sharing this creamy NO BAKE chocolate cheesecake, it’s an awesome summer treat.
Yay! I am so glad you like it, Mari! Thank you
Thanks to both of you for sharing this wonderful cheese cake. I’m sure many would be recreating this at their homes.
Thank you, Radhika! I hope you will enjoy it as much as my family did.
Anna, delightful recipe. Congrats on the top 9! Chef Denis, what a lovely guest post.
Thank you so much, Hester!
Woohoo!! Congrats on TOP 9 today Anna and Chef Dennis!! Well done.
I can’t believe it! YAY! Thank you, my friend!
Anna….what a lovely guest post and an awesome cheesecake! I love that it is no bake…perfectly decadent, cool and creamy for the upcoming warmer weather! : )
Awww, thank you so much, sweet Anne! xoxo
This cake looks so decadent and perfect!
Thank you, Stephanie!
LOOKS Delicious delicious delicious!!!! Thanks Anna! I am so bad at baking that anything no bake has to make me go all gooey over it. And this looks positively divine!
Thank you, Minnie! I hope you will give it a try!
This is an amazing looking cake!
I’m already planning to make it
Thanks so much for sharing this recipe
Thank you, Winnie! I hope you will come back to let us know how you like it!
Wow this looks amazing! Cheesecake infused with chocolate – how perfect!
Aww, thank you, Tricia.
This is amazing! I am drooling. Fabulous guest post.
Thank you, Dara!
I have seen no bake cheesecakes but never a CHOCLATE no bake cheesecake, YUM!
delicious cheesecake looks wonderful
OMG! this is is really delicious! can’t wait to try this
thanks for sharing the recipe
Finally managed to make this. Used a different crust, but the filling is the one from the recipe and it turned out amazing. Hard to stop eating