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Rich and Creamy No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake

Indulge in a dream of rich chocolate and creamy cheesecake with this easy no-bake recipe, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1.5 cups 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.5 cups ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the filling
  • 1 cups 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups 2 cups cream cheese, softened Make sure it's at room temperature for easier blending.
  • 1 cups 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cups 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted Use high-quality chocolate for richer flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
For serving
  • to taste Whipped cream and chocolate shavings Optional toppings.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Set aside in the refrigerator to firm up.
Filling
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add in the sour cream and melted chocolate, mixing until well incorporated.
  3. Finally, stir in the vanilla extract.
Assembly
  1. Pour the chocolate filling into the prepared crust, smoothing out the top with a spatula.
Chilling
  1. Cover the cheesecake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight if you can wait!
Serving
  1. Once set, carefully release the springform pan. Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings before slicing. Enjoy!

Notes

Store any leftover cheesecake in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, tightly covered. For freezing, slice and wrap portions individually in plastic wrap before placing them in an airtight container.