No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake

Romaine Renner

Updated on May 11, 2024

Ingredients

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup salted butter, melted
1/2 cup white sugar, divided
5 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
2 or 3 tablespoons hot water, or as needed
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup heavy cream

Directions

Gather your ingredients.

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Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and 1 tablespoon of sugar; press crumb mixture into bottom and 1/2-inch up the sides of an 8-inch springform pan. Refrigerate crust while you make the filling.

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Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in the microwave on high power for 1 to 2 minutes, or until melted, stirring every 15 seconds; set aside to cool.

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Whisk cocoa powder and enough warm water together in a medium bowl to form a smooth paste.

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Beat cream cheese and remaining sugar into cocoa mixture until combined; set aside.

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Beat cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Fold in cooled melted chocolate.

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Fold chocolate cream mixture into cream cheese mixture until thoroughly combined; spread on top of graham cracker crust.

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Freeze cheesecake for 1 hour. Thaw in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.

Cook’s Note

Taste a little of the filling to ensure that the right amount of chocolaty goodness has been reached. You can add a little more of the cocoa powder and water mixture to taste.

Instead of freezing, the cheesecake can also be covered and chilled at least 2 hours before serving.

Cheesecake may be stored in an airtight container and chilled up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

405	Calories
30g	Fat
32g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 405
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30g	38%
Saturated Fat 17g	87%
Cholesterol 61mg	20%
Sodium 191mg	8%
Total Carbohydrate 32g	11%
Dietary Fiber 3g	9%
Total Sugars 21g
Protein 5g	9%
Vitamin C 0mg	0%
Calcium 60mg	5%
Iron 3mg	17%
Potassium 198mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.