5-Ingredient No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake
This no-bake chocolate cheesecake has a rich chocolate flavor, a little tang from cream cheese, and a creamy filling lightened with whipped cream. It comes together without eggs, a water bath, or any oven time. Simply melt the chocolate, mix the filling, and let the refrigerator do the setting.
Equipment
- 8-inch pie pan with a prepared crust, or 8-inch round pan
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl
- Two mixing bowls
- Electric mixer
- Rubber spatula
- Food processor, for the optional Oreo crust
Ingredients
Filling:
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 2 cups cream cheese
- ⅔ cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Oreo crust:
- 3 cups crushed Oreo cookies
- 5 tablespoons melted butter
Other base options:
- An 8-inch store-bought crust, or a lightly greased 8-inch round pan for a crustless cheesecake.
Optional toppings:
- Chocolate ganache, frosting, fresh berries, crushed Oreo cookies, or cocoa powder.
Instructions
- Prepare your chosen crust or lightly grease an 8-inch round pan. If making the Oreo crust, combine the crumbs and melted butter in a food processor, press firmly into the pie pan, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Melt the chocolate chips over low heat or in the microwave, stirring until smooth. Cool slightly.
- Beat the cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Beat in the melted chocolate until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to medium peaks.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until evenly combined.
- Pour into the prepared crust or pan and smooth the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or until firm.
- Add optional toppings and serve chilled.
Notes
Timing note: The stated total does not include the optional Oreo crust’s separate 30-minute chilling period.
Storage: Keep covered in the refrigerator and enjoy within 5 days for best quality. Freeze wrapped slices for up to 3 months and thaw overnight in the refrigerator.