No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake Cups
These Easy No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake Cups are creamy, cool, and the perfect rich chocolate dessert without the need for an oven. Ideal for quick gatherings or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 cup Chocolate cookie crumbs Use crushed sandwich cookies or chocolate graham crackers.
- 4 tablespoons Melted butter To bind the crumbs.
Filling
- 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened Full fat gives the best texture.
- 1 cup Heavy cream For whipping, to make the filling light and fluffy.
- 1/2 cup Powdered sugar For smooth sweetness.
- 1/2 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder For deep chocolate flavor.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract To round out the flavor.
- 1 pinch Salt Enhances flavor; use more if needed.
- 2 tablespoons Melted chocolate Optional for extra richness.
Instructions
Preparation
- Mix the chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter until it resembles wet sand.
- Press a couple spoonfuls of the mixture into the bottom of each cup.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form and set aside.
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate cream cheese mixture to keep it airy.
- Spoon or pipe the filling on top of the crust in each cup.
- Chill the cups in the fridge for at least 2 hours until set.
Notes
Taste the filling before portioning. Cocoa powders vary, so adjust salt or vanilla to enhance flavor as needed. Add crunchy toppings right before serving to maintain crispness and store in the fridge.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14g