No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake (Printer-Friendly)

A creamy chocolate dessert with Oreo crust and ganache topping, ready without any oven time.

# What You'll Need:

→ Crust

01 - 2 cups Oreo cookie crumbs (about 23 Oreos)
02 - 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

→ Cheesecake Filling

03 - 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate bar
04 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
05 - 24 ounces cream cheese, softened (3 blocks)
06 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
10 - 1/3 cup powdered sugar

→ Ganache Topping

11 - 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
12 - 1/2 cup heavy cream

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, combine Oreo cookie crumbs with melted butter until fully incorporated. Firmly press the mixture into the pan’s bottom to form an even layer. Refrigerate to chill.
02 - Heat 1/2 cup heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it simmers without boiling. Pour over chopped semi-sweet chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Let sit for 2-3 minutes, then stir until smooth. Set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
03 - In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add granulated sugar, sifted cocoa powder, and vanilla extract. Continue beating until mixture is light and fully combined.
04 - In a separate bowl, whip chilled heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form using a stand or hand mixer.
05 - Gradually incorporate cooled ganache into the cream cheese mixture. Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until smooth and airy.
06 - Spread the chocolate filling evenly over the chilled Oreo crust and smooth the surface with an offset spatula. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to set.
07 - About one hour before serving, heat 1/2 cup heavy cream until it simmers. Pour over chopped bittersweet chocolate and let rest for 2-3 minutes. Stir until smooth, then refrigerate, stirring every 5-10 minutes until thickened to a frosting-like consistency.
08 - Spread the thickened ganache evenly over the set cheesecake. Optionally garnish with chocolate curls. Slice and serve chilled.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Chill the cheesecake for at least 6 hours to ensure proper setting and creamy texture.
02 - Use high-quality chocolate for richer flavor and smoother ganache.
03 - Softened cream cheese at room temperature improves batter smoothness and prevents graininess.

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