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No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake is a super simple, rich chocolate cheesecake without all of the baking fuss! Whip this cheesecake together in about 15 minutes, it doesn’t get any easier than that!

no bake chocolate cheesecake with caramel sauce

No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake

My regular No Bake Cheesecake Recipe is one of the most popular recipes on my site and has been for quite a while. It is about time that I test and post a chocolate version, don’t you think?? 

Just like the original, this cheesecake is CRAZY easy to whip together and totally sliceable!! Most other no bake cheesecake recipes turn to a puddle within a few minutes of being out of the fridge.. not this one! The texture is extremely creamy. We absolutely love it. 

no bake chocolate cheesecake, being served

Ingredients for No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake

  • 1 pint (or 2 cups) heavy whipping cream
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 24 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 pkg (3.4 oz) cheesecake (or chocolate) flavored pudding mix
  • 2 cups chocolate chips
  • Crust of Choice (can either make your own to use in a springform pan or use store-bought chocolate cookie pie crusts)

A few notes on these ingredients: It is very important to use heavy whipping cream, half and half will not work. As for the cream cheese, make sure that it is truly room temperate. You can do this by setting it out on the counter for a few hours or (if you are like me 😉 ) you totally forget and need a quick fix. I find that laying a warm heating pad or microwave rice bag on the cream cheese for 5-10 minutes on each side will bring the cream cheese to room temperature quickly. 

I suggest using the chocolate chips that you like best. If that is milk, use milk. If you like dark chocolate use dark chocolate chips! I like to use a mix of milk chocolate and semi-sweet, personally. 

no bake chocolate cheesecake slice

How to make No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake 

To make the Chocolate Cheesecake, the first thing you’ll want to do is melt the chocolate chips until smooth. I do this in the microwave- microwave for 30 second intervals, stirring in between until smooth. Set the chocolate aside, you’ll need it melted, but cooled down. 

If making your own crust, crush 30 Oreo cookies and then mix in 6 tbsp of melted butter. Press this into your 9 inch spring form pan and toss in the freezer until the filling is ready. 

oreo crust for chocolate cheesecake

Use either a stand mixer or electric hand mixer to whip the heavy whipping cream and sugar into whipped cream. Use your whisk attachment and beat that whipping cream until it thickens and stiff peaks form. We will set this aside for now, I usually transfer it to a large bowl so I can continue to use my stand mixer and whisk attachment for the next steps. No need to clean out the bowl, either!

The room temperature cream cheese goes into the stand mixer bowl now. Beat the cream cheese until smooth, while the cream cheese is being mixed, slowly add in the pudding mix. Scrape sides of the bowl and then beat until completely smooth. With the mixer turned on low, slowly add the melted cheese to the mixture. 

Once the melted chocolate has been fully incorporated, start adding the whipped cream to the bowl, little by little until all of the whipped cream has been added. Your chocolate cheesecake filling is now done! 

chocolate cheesecake filling in the pie crust

Use an offset spatula to smooth the cheesecake filling. Refrigerate overnight for best results.. slice and serve!! 

chocolate cheesecake being sliced

Can I Freeze my No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake?

Yes, this freezes so well!! Freeze in slices in an airtight container. When you are ready to eat, set at room temperature for 30 minutes or in the fridge overnight. 

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No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake

No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake is a super simple, rich chocolate cheesecake without all of the baking fuss! Whip this cheesecake together in about 15 minutes, it doesn't get any easier than that!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Resting Time: 12 hours
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 16 slices

Ingredients 

  • 2 cups chocolate chips
  • 1 pint whipping cream
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 24 oz cream cheese , room temperature
  • 1 pkg cheesecake (or vanilla) flavored pudding mix
  • crust of choice *see notes

Instructions 

  • If using a homemade crust, prepare as directed in the notes below.
  • Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave. Microwave in 30 second intervals, stiring in between, until smooth. Set aside.
  • Whip together the cream and sugar in a stand mixer or using an electric hand mixer until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
  •  In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and then slowly add in the pudding mix (just the powder!). Incorporate until completely smooth.
  • Slowly add in the melted chocoalte, beat until smooht.
  • Add the whipped cream to the cream cheese mixture and beat until smooth.
  • Pour into the crust (see notes) and refrigerate overnight before serving!  

Notes

This recipe will fill one 9 inch springform pan or two 8 inch pie plates.
You can use store bought crust (this recipe will fill 2 store bought crusts!) or homemade crust.
To make homemade crust, combine 30 Oreo cookies, crushed with 6 tbsp melted butter. Press into the bottom of the pan.
If using a springform pan, for easy release, line the edges with a strip of parchment paper.

Nutrition

Calories: 419kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 201mg | Potassium: 81mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 1055IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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2 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    This recipe is another favorite of ours because it is quick and easy! This cheesecake is super Duper yummy with Hershey chocolate! 🙂 I always choose the easy route and just get the pre-baked crust. Next time I would like to make the syrups from the lemonade and drizzle it over top of the cheesecake. 🙂 Karli never disappoints!

  2. Thank you for the comment Alexandria, you rock! I’m so glad you enjoy these recipes. Keep up the good baking work! 🙂