Description
A delightful no-bake cheesecake with a rich chocolate flavor and creamy texture, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sleeve of graham crackers (about 9 sheets)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup melted salted butter
- 2 (8oz) bricks cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (12oz) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup regular chocolate chips (optional for ganache)
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream (optional for ganache)
Instructions
- Begin by adding the graham crackers and sugar to a food processor. Pulse until fine crumbs are formed to create a tasty crust.
- Combine the crumb mixture with the melted butter and pour it into a lined baking dish, pressing evenly to form your base. Chill in the fridge for about 10 minutes to set.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping and mini chocolate chips until everything is well combined.
- Spread the cheesecake filling over the chilled crust, ensuring it reaches all the corners.
- For the optional ganache, heat the heavy cream and pour it over the chocolate chips, stirring until melted and smooth. Pour this ganache over the cheesecake for an extra layer of indulgence.
- Cover the cheesecake and chill in the refrigerator for at least 240 minutes (4 hours) before serving to allow it to set beautifully.
Notes
Can be made a day in advance for best flavor melding. Store covered in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Baking Required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cheesecake, no bake, chocolate chip, dessert, easy recipes