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Homemade No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake – Quick & Easy Dessert
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Homemade No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake – Quick & Easy Dessert

No bake chocolate cheesecake with a buttery graham crust and rich, creamy chocolate filling that’s silky smooth and irresistibly easy.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Chocolate Cheesecake, No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake
Prep Time 30 minutes
Addtional 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup salted butter melted
  • 1/2 cup white sugar divided
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder sifted
  • 2 tbsp hot water or more as needed
  • 5 ounces semisweet chocolate chopped
  • 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  • Mix the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and 1 tablespoon of sugar until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and about ½ inch up the sides of an 8-inch springform pan. Refrigerate the crust while you prepare the filling.
  • Melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 15 seconds until smooth. Set it aside to cool slightly.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the cocoa powder with just enough warm water to make a smooth, lump-free paste.
  • Add the cream cheese and the remaining sugar to the cocoa paste, then beat together until fully combined and creamy. Set aside.
  • In a separate chilled bowl, beat the cold cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gently fold in the cooled melted chocolate until smooth and fluffy.
  • Now, fold the chocolate cream mixture into the cream cheese mixture until everything is well blended and velvety. Spread the filling evenly over the chilled graham cracker crust.
  • Freeze the cheesecake for about 1 hour. When you’re ready to serve, let it thaw in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before slicing and enjoying.

Notes

  1. Taste a small spoonful of the filling to make sure it has the perfect chocolate flavor. If you’d like it a little richer, mix in a bit more of the cocoa powder and water mixture to taste.
  2. If you prefer a softer texture, you can cover the cheesecake and chill it for at least 2 hours instead of freezing.
  3. Store any leftover cheesecake in an airtight container and keep it refrigerated for up to 5 days.