No-Bake Chocolate-Crust Cheesecake

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
1 6-inch cake

A luscious, no-bake cheesecake with a rich, chocolate cookie crust can be put together in a snap before chilling for an hour. Due to its delicate stature, it’s perfect for an intimate gathering or simple weeknight dessert.

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Ingredients

  • 7 ounces chocolate wafer cookies (about 30 cookies)

  • cup , plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided

  • 6 to 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

  • ¼ cup heavy cream

  • 3 ounces raspberries (¾ cup), plus more serving

Directions

  1. Make the crust: Place cookies in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Transfer to a medium bowl. Add 3 tablespoons sugar and 6 tablespoons butter and mix until evenly moistened. If needed, add remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Press into bottom and 3/4 of the way up the sides of a 6-inch springform pan. Freeze while you prepare the filling.

  2. Make the filling: Using a hand mixer, beat cream cheese, lemon juice, and remaining 1/3 cup sugar on medium speed until well combined, about 2 minutes. In another bowl, whip cream to soft peaks; gently fold into cream cheese mixture (do not overmix.) Pour filling over frozen crust, spreading evenly to edges. Cover with plastic wrap; freeze until set, at least 30 minutes. Transfer to refrigerator and chill until firm, at least 30 minutes and up to 1 day.

  3. To serve, press half of the raspberries through a fine mesh sieve into a clean bowl to create a puree. Slice cake and serve drizzled with puree and topped with remaining berries.

    no bake chocolate crust cheesecake
    Julia Gartland

Cook's Notes

This cake may be made a day ahead and kept, covered, in the refrigerator.

Originally appeared: Martha Stewart Living, February 1998

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