No-Bake Chocolate Fingers Cheesecake
Treat yourself to this delightful No-Bake Chocolate Fingers Cheesecake thats rich, creamy, and super easy to whip up! Perfect for any occasion, this dessert will satisfy your chocolate cravings in no time.
Ingredients:
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
– 200g chocolate finger biscuits or chocolate wafer biscuits
– 200g milk or dark chocolate melted and slightly cooled
– 24 oz cream cheese softened
– 1/2 cup powdered sugar
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– Fresh berries optional, for decoration
– Chocolate shavings optional
– Chocolate fingers whole or broken for garnish
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Crust: Begin by crumbling the chocolate finger biscuits in a food processor until they resemble fine crumbs. Transfer the crumbs to a mixing bowl and combine them with the melted butter, stirring well until fully mixed. Press the combined mixture evenly into the base of a 9-inch springform pan, creating a firm crust. Chill this in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes to allow it to set.
2. Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Gradually add in the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract while continuing to beat until the mixture thickens and soft peaks form. Slowly fold in the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully incorporated and the filling is smooth.
3. Assemble the Cheesecake: Carefully pour the cheesecake filling over the chilled crust. Use a spatula to smooth the top, ensuring an even surface. Cover the cheesecake and refrigerate it for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight, allowing it to firm up completely.
4. Garnish the Cheesecake: Once the cheesecake is completely set, remove it from the fridge. Decorate the top with whole or broken chocolate fingers, add chocolate shavings if desired, and arrange fresh berries for an extra pop of color.
5. Serve and Enjoy: Slice the cheesecake into portions, serve it up, and revel in the creamy chocolate delight!
Nutritional Information: Each slice contains approximately 350 calories, 25g fat, 30g carbohydrates, and 5g protein.
Time: Preparation time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 0 minutes chill time: 4 hours