Description
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.
Ingredients
Scale
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
Instructions
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.
- Prep Time: 30 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Category: Desserts
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340 kcal