No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake
A rich, creamy no-bake cheesecake with an Oreo crust, vanilla cheesecake filling, and dark chocolate ganache topping.
Ingredients
Oreo Chocolate Crust
- 300 g Oreo cookies, with filling (about 3 cups finely crushed)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 stick
Creamy Vanilla Cheesecake Filling
- 16 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened 2 packages
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups cold heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup roughly chopped Oreo cookies
Chocolate Ganache Topping
- 7 oz dark chocolate (60–70% cacao), finely chopped
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter optional, for extra shine
Optional Decoration
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 3/4 cup dark chocolate chunks or squares
Instructions
Make the Oreo Crust
- Crush the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor.
- Add the melted butter and pulse until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Press firmly into a 9-inch springform pan and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes.
Make the Cheesecake Filling
- Beat softened cream cheese until creamy.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, then add chopped Oreos.
- Spread evenly over the chilled crust and refrigerate while preparing the ganache.
Make the Chocolate Ganache
- Place chopped chocolate and butter (if using) in a heatproof bowl.
- Heat cream until steaming but not boiling, then pour over the chocolate.
- Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.
- Pour over the cheesecake and spread evenly.
Chill Until Set
- Refrigerate for at least 6 hours (overnight is best).
- Before serving, garnish with whipped cream and chocolate pieces if desired.
- For clean slices, run a knife under hot water, wipe dry, and slice.
Notes
Gluten-free option: Use gluten-free chocolate sandwich cookies for the crust. Dairy-free option: Swap cream cheese for dairy-free alternatives and coconut cream for heavy whipping cream. For a lighter version, reduce the sugar or use sugar-free powdered sweetener.