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Top-down view of a rich chocolate no-bake cheesecake beautifully set in a white 9-inch ceramic pie dish. The cheesecake is garnished with fluffy whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and fresh berries. It rests on a clean white marble countertop, with a smooth chocolate surface and golden graham cracker crust, creating an elegant yet indulgent dessert presentation.

Chocolate Cheesecake Pie Recipe

This no-bake chocolate cheesecake pie is rich, creamy, and deeply satisfying. A crunchy graham cracker crust hugs the whipped chocolate filling, making it a perfect make-ahead dessert for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 578
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Crust:
  • 2 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
  • 6 tbsp butter melted
  • 1/4 cup sugar
Cheesecake Filling:
  • 1¼ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 16 oz cream cheese 2-8oz packages room temperature
  • 1 cup powdered sugar measured then sifted
  • 6 tbsp cocoa powder measured then sifted

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls (large and medium)
  • Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Rubber spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • 9-inch pie dish
  • Sifter or fine mesh strainer
  • Spoon or flat-bottom glass (for pressing crust)

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until evenly moistened.
    A large clear glass bowl on a white marble countertop filled with graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and white sugar being mixed using a rubber spatula. This step ensures all ingredients are evenly moistened, forming the base of the cheesecake crust. The background is clean and minimal, focusing on the preparation of the dessert’s foundation.
  2. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie dish to form the crust. Chill while preparing the filling.
    Top-down view of graham cracker crust being firmly pressed into a white 9-inch ceramic pie dish using a flat-bottomed glass. The crust forms an even base and sides, ready for chilling. The dish is placed on a bright white marble countertop, with a clean setup that highlights this crucial no-bake crust preparation step.
  3. In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
    A clear glass bowl filled with heavy cream is whipped to stiff peaks using an electric hand mixer, sitting on a clean white marble countertop. The cream appears light and airy, ready to be folded into the chocolate mixture later. This crucial step ensures the final cheesecake texture is light and mousse-like.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and sifted cocoa powder. Mix until creamy.
    Cream cheese is beaten smooth in a clear glass bowl, with sifted powdered sugar and cocoa powder added for a chocolatey, creamy cheesecake base. This bowl sits on a clean white marble surface, and the electric hand mixer rests nearby. The mixture is rich, velvety, and essential for the dessert’s smooth texture.
  5. Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate cream cheese mixture until well combined.
    Top-down view of whipped cream being gently folded into the chocolate cream cheese mixture inside a clear glass bowl. A rubber spatula blends the airy whipped cream with the rich chocolate filling. This step ensures a fluffy, mousse-like texture. The scene is set on a white marble countertop with minimal, clean background elements.
  6. Pour the filling into the chilled crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
    The chocolate cheesecake filling is poured and spread smoothly into the graham cracker crust inside a white ceramic 9-inch pie dish. A rubber spatula is used to level the surface. The dish rests on a white marble countertop, ready to be chilled. The rich, creamy texture is visibly smooth and well-blended.
  7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until firm.
  8. Garnish with chocolate shavings, whipped cream, or berries before serving (optional).
    Top-down view of a rich chocolate no-bake cheesecake beautifully set in a white 9-inch ceramic pie dish. The cheesecake is garnished with fluffy whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and fresh berries. It rests on a clean white marble countertop, with a smooth chocolate surface and golden graham cracker crust, creating an elegant yet indulgent dessert presentation.