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 mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Course desserts
Cuisine american cuisine
Servings 12 portions
Calories 340 kcal
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
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.