Description
Rich chocolate no-bake cheesecake bars blend creamy indulgence with effortless preparation. Chilled layers of silky chocolate and smooth cream cheese create a delightful dessert that satisfies chocolate lovers and cheesecake enthusiasts alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 ½ cups (180 grams) chocolate cookie crumbs (e.g., Oreo crumbs)
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy whipping cream
Sweeteners and Chocolate Components:
- ½ cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
- ¼ cup (25 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup (85 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Binding and Flavoring Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) heavy cream
Optional Garnishes:
- Whipped cream
- Shaved chocolate
- Fresh berries
Instructions
- Construct the foundational layer by meticulously lining an 8-inch baking vessel with parchment paper, ensuring extended edges for effortless extraction.
- Pulverize cookie fragments and amalgamate with melted butter, creating a cohesive, moistened mixture that will serve as the structural base.
- Compress the crumb foundation uniformly across the pan’s bottom, applying firm, consistent pressure to establish a solid platform.
- Refrigerate the preliminary layer while transitioning to the decadent filling preparation.
- Whip cream cheese until silky, incorporating powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract to develop a luxurious, velvety texture.
- Gently integrate whipped cream into the chocolate cream cheese blend, folding with delicate motions to maintain airy consistency.
- Extract the chilled crust and distribute the chocolate filling evenly, utilizing a spatula to create a pristine, smooth surface.
- For the optional ganache embellishment, heat cream until steaming, then cascade over chocolate chips, allowing brief resting before stirring to glossy perfection.
- Cascade the molten ganache across the cheesecake layer, ensuring comprehensive and uniform coverage.
- Seal the pan and transfer to the refrigerator, permitting a minimum of four hours for complete solidification.
- Leverage parchment paper edges to extract the consolidated dessert, then slice into precise, symmetrical segments.
- Optionally adorn with whipped cream, delicate chocolate shavings, or vibrant fresh berries to elevate visual appeal.
Notes
- Choose chocolate graham crackers or Oreo cookies for a richer, more decadent crust that complements the chocolate cheesecake filling.
- Ensure cream cheese is completely softened at room temperature to prevent lumps and create a silky-smooth filling texture.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for intense chocolate flavor, preferring Dutch-processed cocoa for deeper, more robust taste.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular cookie crumbs with gluten-free chocolate cookie crumbs or almond flour-based alternatives.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg