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no bake chocolate cheesecake

The Best No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake – Rich, Creamy & Effortless

This no-bake chocolate cheesecake brings together smooth cream cheese, velvety chocolate, and a buttery biscuit base for a treat that’s both easy and delicious.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Course desserts
Cuisine american cuisine
Servings 12 portions
Calories 340 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Oreo Crust:

  • 20 Oreo cookies
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter

For the Chocolate Cream Cheese Filling:

  • 350 g dark chocolate roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon espresso powder
  • 560 g Philadelphia cream cheese room temperature
  • 150 g powdered sugar
  • 50 g brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 280 ml heavy cream room temperature

For the Dark Chocolate Coffee Ganache:

  • 100 g dark chocolate
  • 1 teaspoon instant coffee powder
  • 200 g heavy cream

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare the Oreo Crust

  • Crush the Oreo cookies into a fine powder using a food processor.
  • Add the melted butter and instant coffee powder, then mix until well combined.
  • Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 20 cm (8-inch) pastry ring or springform pan.
  • Place the crust in the freezer for 15 minutes to set.

Step 2: Make the Chocolate Coffee Cream Cheese Filling

  • Melt the dark chocolate using a double boiler (bain-marie).
  • Stir in the instant coffee and set aside to cool slightly.
  • In a large bowl, soften the Philadelphia cream cheese by mixing it until smooth.
  • Add the powdered sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream. Mix until fully combined.
  • Quickly fold in the melted chocolate, stirring until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
  • Remove the Oreo crust from the freezer and pour the chocolate cream filling over it.
  • Refrigerate for at least 6 hours to allow the cheesecake to set.

Step 3: Prepare the Chocolate Coffee Ganache

  • Finely chop the dark chocolate and place it in a bowl.
  • Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until warm, then add the instant coffee.
  • Pour half of the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and let it sit for 2 minutes.
  • Stir gently, then add the remaining hot cream and mix until smooth.
  • Set aside half of the ganache in the fridge to thicken slightly before piping.

Step 4: Decorate the Cheesecake

  • Spread the remaining ganache evenly over the chilled cheesecake.
  • Transfer the refrigerated ganache to a piping bag fitted with a star nozzle.
  • Pipe decorative swirls around the edges of the cheesecake.
  • Finish by adding chocolate shavings in the center for an elegant touch.

Step 5: Serve Like a Pro

  • For perfect slices, use a sharp, thin-bladed knife. Wipe the blade clean between each cut for smooth, picture-perfect servings.