When it gets too hot to bake my No-Bake Creamy Chocolate Cheesecake is just what you need to turn a weeknight into a special occasion, It’s also perfect for regularly scheduled special occasions too!
This is one of the creamiest cheesecakes I’ve ever tasted….sigh. The rich chocolate flavor takes this cheesecake over the top, and the raspberries add just the right amount of tart and color to the dessert.
What ingredients do I need to make a no-bake chocolate cheesecake?
Let’s start by gathering the ingredients we need to make my No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake. In Chef Speak this is called the “Mise en Place” which translates to “Everything in its Place”.
Not only does setting your ingredients up ahead of time speed the up cooking process, but it also helps ensure you have everything you need to make the dish.
How do I make a no-bake chocolate cheesecake
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese for 1 minute or until smooth.
- Add the confectioner’s sugar and beat until well blended.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix again until well blended.
- Melt the chocolate over a double boiler. Let it cool slightly before adding it to the cream cheese mixture.
- With the mixer on a slow speed, add the melted chocolate to the cream cheese mixture, pouring it slowly. Mix until well blended.
- In a clean bowl (or before you start making the cheesecake) whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate cream cheese mixture. Mix gently until fully blended.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake mixture while making the crust.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the Biscoff cookie crumbs, cocoa powder, and melted butter. Stir until the ingredients are fully combined.
- Pour the mixture into a 10-inch springform pan.
- Press the mixture firmly onto the bottom of the pan to form the crust.
- Spoon the prepared chocolate cheesecake mixture into the pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Garnish the top of the cheesecake with raspberries and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight
So when the weather gets unbearably hot (or you just don’t feel like turning on the oven) this no-bake chocolate cheesecake is guarunteed to brighten your day and those lucky enough to get a slice!
The texture is so deliciously creamy and smooth that you won’t be able to help yourself as a small moan escapes your lips……sigh. In fact, you might call it love at first bite.
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No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake
Ingredients
Crust
- 7 oz Biscoff cookies (about 28) crushed (or graham crackers)
- 4 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup butter melted
Filling:
- 32 oz cream cheese softened- (use regular not whipped)
- ¾ cup confectioners sugar
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract
- 5 ¼ oz bittersweet chocolate chopped
- 5 ¼ oz semisweet chocolate chopped
- 8 ounces heavy whipping cream
- 6 ounces raspberries for garnish
Instructions
Chocolate Cheesecake Filling
- In the bowl of your stand mixer, beat the cream cheese for 1 minute or until smooth.
- Add the confectioner’s sugar and beat until well blended.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix again until well blended.
- Melt the chocolate over a double boiler. Let it cool slightly before adding it to the cream cheese mixture.
- With the mixer on a slow speed, add the melted chocolate to the cream cheese mixture, pouring it slowly. Mix until well blended.
- In a clean bowl (or before you start making the cheesecake) whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate cream cheese mixture. Mix gently until fully blended.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake mixture while making the crust.
Crust and Assembly
- In a medium bowl, mix together the Biscoff cookie crumbs, cocoa powder, and melted butter. Stir until the ingredients are fully combined.
- Pour the mixture into a 10-inch springform pan. Press the mixture firmly onto the bottom of the pan to form the crust.
- Spoon the prepared chocolate cheesecake mixture into the pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Garnish the top of the cheesecake with raspberries and refrigerate for a minimum of 8 hours.
- 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.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Toni
This was really good!! Everyone at my house was impressed!
Katie Youngs
No bake desserts are my kind of summer recipe!
Charlie
Hi Dennis!
how would I do this if I wanted to switch out the cream cheese for mascarpone?
Jill
So so delicious and no bake too!
Amy Roskelley
I love the biscoff cookie crust! Such a great flavor for this cheesecake!
Leslie
Excellent Chocolate Cheesecake recipe!
Debra
This was so tasty….rich and decadent. I loved that I didn’t have to turn on the oven and heat up the house too.
Emily
I love that this is no bake! Raspberries and whipped cream are a must for me!
Alexa
Yum! Such a great chocolate cake recipe and no baking required.
Liz
This is so creamy and delicious! And I love that it’s no-bake. Winner
Felicity
This recipe sounds devine!
Forgive me for my ignorance – but in the steps I can’t seem to see where the whipping cream is meant to be added?? I am assuming it is meant to be in step 5 where it says add the chocolate – but maybe it should be add the cream?
Looking forward to your reply so I can make this beauty!
Chef Dennis Littley
hi Felicity
in step number 6 it says to whip the cream and then to fold into the chocolate cream cheese mixture.
Felicity
Aw silly me!! Thank you! (Definitely have a case of baby brain!)
Ramon
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 😉
Hilda
OMG! this is is really delicious! can’t wait to try this 🙂 thanks for sharing the recipe
torviewtoronto and createwithmom
delicious cheesecake looks wonderful
Debra Kapellakis
I have seen no bake cheesecakes but never a CHOCLATE no bake cheesecake, YUM!
Dara
This is amazing! I am drooling. Fabulous guest post.
Anna
Thank you, Dara!
Tricia @ Saving room for dessert
Wow this looks amazing! Cheesecake infused with chocolate – how perfect!
Anna
Aww, thank you, Tricia. 🙂
Winnie
This is an amazing looking cake!
I’m already planning to make it
Thanks so much for sharing this recipe 🙂
Anna
Thank you, Winnie! I hope you will come back to let us know how you like it!
Minnie@thelady8home
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!
Anna
Thank you, Minnie! I hope you will give it a try!
Stephanie
This cake looks so decadent and perfect!
Anna
Thank you, Stephanie!
Anne@FromMySweetHeart
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! : )
Anna
Awww, thank you so much, sweet Anne! xoxo
Ramona
Woohoo!! Congrats on TOP 9 today Anna and Chef Dennis!! Well done. 🙂
Anna
I can’t believe it! YAY! Thank you, my friend!
Hester @ Alchemy in the Kitchen
Anna, delightful recipe. Congrats on the top 9! Chef Denis, what a lovely guest post.
Anna
Thank you so much, Hester!
Radhika
Thanks to both of you for sharing this wonderful cheese cake. I’m sure many would be recreating this at their homes.
Anna
Thank you, Radhika! I hope you will enjoy it as much as my family did.
Mari
This looks amazingly delicious! Thank you Anna and Chef Dennis, for sharing this creamy NO BAKE chocolate cheesecake, it’s an awesome summer treat.
Anna
Yay! I am so glad you like it, Mari! Thank you 🙂
Amy @ fragrantvanillacake
This cake looks so delicious and I love that it is no bake! What a wonderful guest post :)!
Anna
Thank you, Amy!
Words Of Deliciousness
I love cheesecake and chocolate, so this would be the perfect recipe for me. Anna, great job on the guest post.
Anna
Aww, thank you so much! I am so glad you like it!
Vicki Bensinger
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!
Anna
It’s so delicious! I hope you will give it a try, Vicki! Thank you!
Monique
I just found your site here..I am happy to have discovered it..Thank you!
Chef D
Thank you! I’m glad you found it too!
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts
What a gorgeous cheesecake! I am not a huge fan of cheesecakes, but chocolate? I am in! Looks so creamy!
Great guest post!
Anna
Thank you, Erin!
Amy @ Amy's Cooking Adventures
This looks so wonderful! Absolutely perfect for summer!
Anna
I am so glad you like it, Amy! Thank you!
Jenn and Seth (@HomeSkilletCook)
oh my god this looks amazing! i love that it is no bake, definitely bookmarking this!
Anna
Yay! Thank you, Jenn and Seth!
Swathi
This looks delicious, love that it is easy to put together and perfect for any events.
Anna
It’s quite a crowd-pleaser 🙂 Thank you, Swathi!
Brenda
Thanks Anna!
~Brenda
Anna
Thank you, Brenda 🙂
Suzi
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.
Anna
Thank you, Suzi!
Angie@Angie's Recipes
It looks sinfully rich and delicious! Thanks, Anna, Chef D, for sharing it.
Anna
Thank you, Angie. 🙂
Liz
Anna, this would be a huge hit at my house! So fun find you guest posting here!!!
Another fantastic Friday post, Chef Dennis!
Anna
Yay! Thank you, Lizzy!
Patty
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.
Anna
Hi Patty! I used 70% cocoa dark chocolate. It was amazing! Thank you so much!
Cakewhiz
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!
Anna
Aww, thank you 🙂
Nandita
This cake looks fantastic. Decadent and perfect for any celebration. Great recipe anna 🙂
Anna
Thank you, Nandita!
Spencer
What a fabulous cheesecake! It looks absolute amazing. I would so love to try some. I can almost taste it from here!
Anna
Awww, thank you, Spencer. 🙂
Miriam @ Overtimecook
I love the look and sound of this cheesecake. Chocolate an no bake? I kinda HAVE to try it now!
Anna
Thank you so much, Miriam! 🙂
anna
no bake is such a brilliant tack for summer time treats! my husband would absolutely LOVE this!
Anna
Thank you so much, Anna! My Hubby loved this cheesecake for it’s perfect texture. I hope yours will too!
DB-The Foodie Stuntman
Never tried a no-bake cheesecake before. Looks delicious!
Anna
I hope you will try this one! Thank you!
RecipeNewZ
What an amazing cake!
Anna
Thank you!
Anita at Hungry Couple
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… 🙂
Anna
I am on it, sweet Anita 🙂 Thank you!
Laura (Tutti Dolci)
Nice to meet you, Anna. I love everything about this cheesecake, and the fact that it’s no bake is even more appealing!
Anna
Awww, thank you, Laura. 🙂 It means a lot coming from one of my fav foodie bloggers!
Becky
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.
Anna
Thank you so much, Becky!
Anna
Thank you so much for such a wonderful introduction, Chef! It was a true honor to guest post on your blog today. 🙂
Kelly
This cake looks absolutely divine!! Now I’m seriously craving chocolate!
Anna
Thank you so much, Kelly!
Tina@flourtrader
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!
Chef D
oops….I think that was my mistake, lets try 10 1/2 0unces! Thanks for letting me know!
Anna
Thank you so much, Tina! I was so excited that I made a typo in the recipe… So sorry about that…