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Delicious No Bake French Silk Cheesecake served on a plate with chocolate shavings
Serine Milo

No-Bake French Silk Cheesecake

A creamy and rich no-bake cheesecake that combines silky chocolate with a buttery crust, perfect for any dessert occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs Can substitute with chocolate wafers for a richer taste.
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
  • 0.25 cups granulated sugar
For the filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cups heavy whipping cream
Optional toppings
  • to taste chocolate shavings
  • to taste whipped cream
  • to taste cherries or fresh berries

Method
 

Preparation of the crust
  1. Combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl until the mixture resembles wet sand.
  2. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and chill in the fridge.
Preparation of the filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
  2. Gradually add in the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing until well incorporated.
  3. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  5. Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until light and fluffy.
Assembly and chilling
  1. Spoon the filling over the chilled crust and smooth it out evenly.
  2. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20g

Notes

For variations, blend in ½ cup of peanut butter, use vegan alternatives, or flavored extracts. Premade crusts are also a time-saving option.

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