No-Bake Cold Chocolate Cheesecake
Step into the realm of indulgence as you encounter a no-bake cold chocolate cheesecake adorned with succulent cherry jelly.
This no-bake delight combines the silky smoothness of cream cheese with the fullness of chocolate, culminating in a divine treat that’s both refreshing and decadent.
Ingredients
For the chocolate crust:
- Chocolate cookie crumbs: 1 and 1/2 cups
- Unsalted butter, melted: 1/3 cup
- Granulated sugar: 2 tablespoons
For the chocolate cheesecake filling:
- Cream cheese, softened: 3 cups
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup
- Heavy cream: 1 cup
- Semi-sweet chocolate, melted and cooled: 1 cup
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Eggs: 3 large
Cherry jelly topping:
- Cherry juice (from canned cherries) : 1 cup
- Granulated sugar: 1/2 cup
- Cornstarch: 2 tablespoons
- Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
- Canned cherries, pitted and halved: 1 cup
Instructions
For the chocolate crust:
- Take a bowl and mix granulated sugar, melted butter, and chocolate cookie crumbs.
- To make an even crust, firmly press the mixture into the base of a springform pan.
- While making the filling, let the crust chill in the refrigerator.
For the chocolate cheesecake filling:
- Take a large mixing bowl and beat the cream cheese until creamy and smooth.
- Add heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and melted chocolate. Mix until well combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Cover the chilled crust with the chocolate cheesecake filing.
- Use a spatula to level the top, then chill for at least four hours or until firm.
Cherry Jelly Topping:
- Combine cornstarch, sugar, lemon juice , and cherry juice in a saucepan
- Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring continuously, until it thickens.
- Turn off the heat and let it cool.
- Carefully fold the cherries from the can.
- After the cheesecake has solidified, cover the chocolate filling with a cherry jelly topping.
- Refrigerate for an additional 2 hours or until the cherry jelly is fully set.
- Cut and relish your no-bake cold chocolate cheesecake with cherry jelly—a pleasant delight for every sweet fan!
This no-bake masterpiece is sure to mesmerize your taste buds with its luxurious chocolate embrace and the burst of fruity freshness from the cherry jelly. A sweet that turns every minute into a celebration!
