Ingredients:
Crust:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 7 graham crackers)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Filling:
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup cold heavy cream, whipped
Chocolate Ganache (optional):
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 6 oz semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions:
Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a medium bowl.
- Press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool completely.
Filling:
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually beat in sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Sift in cocoa powder and beat until smooth.
- Fold in whipped cream until just combined.
- Pour filling over the cooled crust.
- Chill for at least 3 hours, or overnight, until set.
Chocolate Ganache (optional):
- Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to simmer.
- Remove from heat and add chocolate chips. Stir until smooth.
- Let cool slightly before drizzling over the cheesecake.
Tips:
- You can use a food processor to grind the graham crackers into crumbs.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier mixing.
- If you don’t have a springform pan, you can use a regular 9-inch round pan, but it might be more difficult to remove the cheesecake.
- To make the cheesecake even more decadent, add a layer of chocolate chips or chopped nuts to the crust before adding the filling.
Enjoy your homemade No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake! It’s the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Please note: This is a general recipe. The exact measurements and techniques may vary slightly depending on the specific recipe you found online.
Let me know if you have any other questions!