No Bake Chocolate Cookie Cheesecake Food

NO-BAKE TRIPLE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• For the crust: Prepare a 9-inch springform pan by turning the base of the pan over so that the lip of the base is on the underside. Lock pan in place. Spray the pan with cooking spray and place a round of parchment in the bottom.
• Stir the cookie crumbs, sugar, cocoa and salt together in a medium bowl. Stir in the melted butter until the crumbs are evenly moistened. Pour the crumbs into the prepared pan. Start by pressing the crumbs all the way up the sides of the pan so that they are just under a 1/4 inch thick. Spread the remaining crumbs evenly across the bottom of the pan. Use a flat-bottom glass or measuring cup to compact the bottom and sides of the crust. Refrigerate the crust while you prepare the filling.
• For the filling: Melt the chocolate in a double boiler set over (not in) simmering water. Set aside to cool.
• In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese at medium-high speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Stop and scrape the bowl and paddle. Add the sugar, cocoa and salt and combine on low speed. Raise the speed to medium-high and beat for 30 seconds. Scrape the sides of the bowl.
• Add the heavy cream and vanilla and mix on low speed until combined. Raise the speed to medium-high and beat for 30 seconds. Add the cooled chocolate and mix on low until combined. Scrape the bowl. Turn the mixer to high speed and beat for 30 seconds.
• Scrape the filling into the chilled crust and spread it towards the edge of the pan. Use an offset
• spatula to spread the filling up against the edge of the crumb crust and smooth the top. Set
• aside while preparing the ganache.
• For the ganache: Place the chopped chocolate in a small bowl. Place the cream in a small saucepan and heat over medium heat until just simmering. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and cover the bowl; let sit for 1 minute. Uncover and whisk gently until smooth. Pour the ganache over the top of the cheesecake and gently tip the pan to so the ganache to spreads to the edge of the crust. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours or preferably overnight; to avoid ruining the surface of the ganache, do not cover the cheesecake until the ganache has set, and then do so carefully.
• To unmold the cheesecake, gently run a butter knife between the edge of the ganache and the pan. Unlatch the pan, remove the ring and gently slide and offset spatula between the cheesecake and the pan bottom. Remove the parchment and place the cheesecake on a serving plate. Arrange the strawberry halves in a ring around the top of the cheesecake if using. For neat slices, cut the cheesecake with a sharp knife dipped in warm water and dried.

NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE RECIPE

Steps:

• Line a 9" (23cm) springform pan with parchment paper and set aside.
• Crust: In a large bowl, stir together Oreo crumbs, melted butter, and cocoa until well combined and evenly moist. Transfer to the prepared pan and use the bottom of a flat-bottomed cup to press the crumbs into the bottom and halfway up the sides of the pan. Freeze until the filling is prepared.
• Filling: In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer fitted with the whisk or paddle attachment, beat cream cheese until creamy, about 1 minute. Add sugar and cocoa and mix until smooth, about 1 minute. Mix in the vanilla and melted chocolate just to combine. Add heavy whipping cream and mix until soft peaks form, about 1-2 minutes.
• Spoon filling into the crust and spread evenly. Chill in the fridge for 4 hours or until firm. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

PHILADELPHIA-CHOCOLATE COOKIE NO-BAKE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Chop 15 cookies coarsely. Finely crush remaining cookies; mix with butter. Press onto bottom of 13x9-inch pan. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla in large bowl with mixer until blended. Gently stir in COOL WHIP and chopped cookies; spoon over crust.
• Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm.

VANILLA NO-BAKE CHEESECAKE WITH A CHOCOLATE COOKIE CRUST

Steps:

• Grease a 9" springform pan with cooking spray or softened butter. Line the bottom and sides with parchment paper.
• To make the crust, process the cookies, sugar, and salt in the bowl of a food processor until the cookies are finely ground. Pour in the butter and vanilla and process until the mixture holds together when squeezed. Alternatively, you may place the dry ingredients in a sealed resealable plastic bag, cover it with a tea towel, and crush the crackers with a rolling pin. Transfer the crumbs to a medium bowl and stir in the melted butter and vanilla. Scrape the crust mixture into the prepared pan and firmly press it into the bottom and 1" up the sides, using your fingers. Place the crust in the freezer while you make the filling.
• To make the filling, briefly beat the cream cheese on medium-low speed in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, just until smooth, scraping the bowl with a flexible spatula as needed. Beat in the sweetened condensed milk and salt just until combined, and then the lemon juice and vanilla. Turn off the mixer as soon as all the ingredients are incorporated. Do not overmix or the cream cheese will lose structure. Scrape the filling into the prepared crust, smoothing the top with an offset spatula or butter knife. Cover the cheesecake with plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least 5 hours, but preferably overnight.
• When ready to serve, remove the sides of the pan and, if you would like to remove the base (though you don't have to), slide a long, serrated knife between the crust and the parchment paper and transfer the cake to a serving plate. Slice the cake with a large chef's knife that's been dipped in hot water and dried in between slices. Serve with a dusting of cocoa powder (if using). Keep the cake, wrapped, in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.