Made with real melted chocolate and rich cream cheese, this no-bake chocolate cheesecake tastes just as decadent as the baked version! No gelatin, condensed milk, or oven required.
Press crumbs evenly into the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9” springform pan. Set aside while you prepare your filling.
Prepare the filling
Place chocolate in a medium-sized microwave-safe mixing bowl and heat in the microwave in 25-second intervals, stirring well in between, until chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
8 oz finely chopped 60% or semisweet chocolate
In a separate mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Drizzle in the melted chocolate and stir to combine.
16 oz cream cheese
Add ¾ cup (94g) powdered sugar and vanilla extract and stir until combined.
Stir in sour cream until mixture is smooth and uniform.
⅓ cup sour cream
In a separate mixing bowl, combine heavy cream and remaining powdered sugar (63g) and use an electric mixer to beat until mixture is thick and fluffy and stiff peaks form if you lift the beaters from the mixture.
1 ¼ cups heavy cream
Use a spatula to gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until smooth and uniform (it can take a bit of work but I prefer to do this by hand, but if you are struggling you can briefly use your electric mixer on low-speed to help incorporate ingredients, just don’t overdo it!).
Spread filling evenly into prepared crust and smooth the surface with an offset spatula. Cover pan with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before slicing and serving, preferably topped with homemade whipped cream.
Homemade whipped cream for topping
Notes
Chocolate
You may substitute 8 oz of semisweet chocolate chips instead if desired (no need to chop them).
Storing
Cover tightly and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.