Chocolate Cheesecake Bars Recipe Easy No Bake Dessert
Silky, creamy cheesecake layered with rich, chocolatey goodness—all without turning on the oven! Perfect for hot days or when you’re short on time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (chilling time)
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (200g) chocolate cookie crumbs
- 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup (180g) melted semi-sweet chocolate
- Chocolate shavings (optional)
- Crushed nuts (optional)
- Fresh berries (optional)
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter until combined. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a parchment-lined 9×9-inch baking dish. Chill in the refrigerator while you make the filling.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth.
- Slowly pour the melted chocolate into the cheesecake mixture, folding gently to combine. Be careful not to overmix—this helps keep the filling light and fluffy.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the chilled crust, spreading evenly with a spatula. Smooth the top for a polished look.
- Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
- Slice into bars and garnish with your favorite toppings—chocolate shavings, crushed nuts, or a dollop of whipped cream.
Notes
[‘Let cream cheese come to room temperature before mixing to avoid lumps in your filling.’, ‘Don’t rush the chilling process! The bars need at least 4 hours to set properly.’, ‘Use a spatula to spread the crust and filling smoothly for picture-perfect bars.’, ‘Melt chocolate slowly in a microwave or double boiler to prevent burning.’, ‘Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water to slice neat squares.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 22
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Protein: 4
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