This easy No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake recipe is an easy no-bake dessert recipe.  It’s a creamy chocolate mousse cheesecake that’s perfect for celebrating any holiday or regular ‘ol Tuesday.

Top with whipped cream, crushed cookies, chocolate sauce, berries, and more. And for a non-chocolate version, you can try our classic No-bake Cheesecake with this Homemade Crust.

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No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe

No bake cheesecakes are an easy and delicious way to celebrate any holiday, birthday, or regular ‘ol Tuesday night.  They are so easy to make, only take a few minutes to make, and can be made ahead of time too. 

This chocolate mousse cheesecake is a family favorite.  Thankfully, it’s also an easy no bake recipe so you don’t even need to turn on the oven. I love drizzling a little Hershey syrup and a dollop of whipping cream on top – talk about decadent!

If No Bake Cheesecakes are your thing, there are a couple more you’ve gotta try.  This Easy Pumpkin Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust Pie or Nilla Wafers Recipe is a favorite around the holidays, and this Nutella Cheesecake is perfect for your Nutella lovers.

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Key Ingredients

  • Cream Cheese– You can use the full-fat or the part-skim version.  The full-fat cream cheese has a little smoother texture and more of a deep flavor. 
  • Powdered Sugar– This works great to sweeten the cheesecake without weighing it down. 
  • Whipping Cream– Heavy whipping cream works great in this recipe.  When mixed with the cream cheese, it makes for a mousse-like texture. 
  • Cocoa Powder– This is what adds that lovely rich chocolate flavor. 
  • Vanilla-The recipe is great with a splash of real vanilla extract, but it’ll taste great without it too.

Cheesecake Topping Ideas

How To Make No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake Filling

  1. Whip the cream. In a bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Set aside. ( It will whip faster if the bowl is cold)
  2. Make the cheesecake filling. In an electric mixer with the beater attachment, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add the powdered sugar and Cocoa Powder to the cream cheese. Beat again until fluffy. Fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until light and fluffy.
  3. Add to crust. Pour the mixture into a prepared graham cracker or cookie crust.
  4. Chill. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until ready to serve. (You can refrigerate this no-bake chocolate Pie recipe for up to 24 hours before serving. Enjoy!
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Recipe Variations

Here are a few easy recipe variation ideas for you to try. Feel free to create your own ideas by mixing and matching flavors.

  • Mint Chocolate: add a hint of peppermint extract or crushed mint chocolate.
  • Salted Caramel: Drizzle a layer of salted caramel over the chocolate cheesecake.
  • Peanut Butter Chocolate: Create a Reese’s-inspired masterpiece by swirling in peanut butter throughout the chocolate cheesecake or adding a peanut butter drizzle on top.
  • Raspberry: Introduce a fruity flair by incorporating a raspberry jam or fresh raspberries into the cheesecake. The tartness of the raspberries perfectly balances the richness of the chocolate.
  • Coconut Chocolate: Top with toasted shredded coconut.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you freeze a no bake cheesecake?

Yup!  Once the cheesecake has been completely set (but before you add any toppings), wrap it well in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and store it in the freezer for up to 2 months.  To thaw, simply put it in the fridge overnight, or you can let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.  Just before serving, top with whipped cream and serve like new!

Can I make this ahead of time?

You can cover and refrigerate this No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake for up to 3 days.  It’s a good idea to hold off on the whipped cream until just before you serve, if possible.

Storing And Freezing Instructions

  • Refrigerator: store lightly covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Freezer: you can freeze no bake cheesecake for up to 2 months. You can actually serve it frozen, or let it come to room temperature for about 30 minutes first.
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Chocolate No Bake Cheesecake Recipe

Author The Carefree Kitchen
This recipe for no bake chocolate cheesecake recipe is an easy no-frills dessert.  It's got a graham cracker crust filled with creamy chocolate mousse cheesecake and is the perfect way to celebrate any holiday or regular 'ol Tuesday.
Prep: 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total: 1 hour 15 minutes
Yields8 people

Ingredients

Graham Cracker Crust

  • 6 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon

Cheesecake

  • 1¼ cups heavy whipping cream
  • 16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

Instructions
 

Graham Cracker Crust

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and cinnamon and mix well. Press mixture firmly into a 9" pie plate or springform pan.
  • Transfer to the freezer for at least 1 hour, or overnight.

Chocolate Cheesecake

  • Using a stand mixer, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Transfer to another large bowl and set aside.
  • In the same bowl you used to whip the cream, beat the cream cheese using the paddle attachment until fluffy—about 3 minutes. Add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder to the cream cheese and beat again until fluffy.
  • Slowly fold in the whipped cream until well-combined, then pour the mixture into your prepared crust.
  • Refrigerate for 2 hours or until ready to serve. Enjoy!

Notes

Storing instructions: store lightly covered in the fridge for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
To bake the crust instead, bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for about 8 minutes, or until the edges are very lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool completely before filling.

Nutrition

Calories: 556kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 376mg | Potassium: 191mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 1572IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 1mg
Disclaimer: Nutritional values were calculated using a third-party tool and are provided as an estimation only.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
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Welcome! I'm so glad you're here!! My name is Jill Baird at The Carefree Kitchen. I love food, nearly all food, and love to celebrate every day with food and the people I love! I love being creative in the kitchen and discovering new ways to switch up old favorites and coming up with new favorites. My hope is that you will find recipes you love on my site and maybe even find some inspiration to create something new! Have fun in the kitchen!

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7 Comments

  1. Can a ready made crust be used 6oz chocolate crust (keebler)

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  2. What is the weight of 2 pkg of cream cheese?

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    1. Each package of cream cheese is 8 ounces, so 16 ounces of cream cheese for the recipe.

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    2. Can a ready made crust be used 6oz chocolate crust (keebler)

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  3. Claudette says:

    The best NO-BAKE chocolate cheesecake.
    Easy breezy,rich,light,crust to died for
    Oreo cookies double stuffed instead of gram cracker
    Over the top with flavor
    Winner at BQ
    Thx C

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  4. Claudette says:

    The best NO-BAKE chocolate cheesecake.
    Easy breezy,rich,light,Decadent superb crust
    Oreo cookies double stuffed instead of gram cracker
    Over the top with flavor
    Winner at BQ
    Thx C

    Reply

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