Description
These Chocolate No-Bake Cheesecake Bars combine a crunchy graham cracker crust with a smooth, creamy cheesecake filling and a rich chocolate topping, all without needing to turn on the oven. A perfect, easy-to-make treat!
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until well combined. Press this mixture into the bottom of an 8x8-inch baking pan to form the crust. Chill in the fridge.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
- Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the chilled graham cracker crust. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or overnight for best results.
- To make the chocolate topping, melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-30 second intervals, stirring between each interval until smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the chilled cheesecake layer and spread it out evenly. Refrigerate for another 30 minutes to set the chocolate.
- Once the chocolate has hardened, slice the dessert into bars and serve.
Notes
For a tangy contrast, add fresh berries like raspberries or strawberries on top of the chocolate layer.
Consider using crushed Oreos or chocolate graham crackers for the crust for a variation.
If you’re a chocolate lover, drizzle extra chocolate on top or add chocolate shavings.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
These bars can be frozen for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
