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5 Ingredient No Bake Cheesecake

5 Ingredient No Bake Cheesecake is a super fluffy chocolate and cherry cheesecake with a chocolate graham crust. This easy recipe can be prepared with just a handful of ingredients, 6 steps, and 10 minutes of prep, and then chilled for two hours or overnight!

This decadent cheesecake recipe is so simple and quick to whip up! It has a light and fluffy texture and is an extra perfect dessert recipe for hot summer days since it doesn’t require you to turn your oven on! Top it with some cool whip if desired.

5 Ingredient No Bake Cheesecake slice on a plate.
5 Ingredient No Bake Cheesecake

Why I love this recipe

This chocolate cherry cheesecake with chocolate graham crust doesn’t require any baking, so you don’t have to worry about a water bath or turning your oven on!

It’s made with cream cheese but no flour, heavy cream, or eggs and has a nice creamy texture.

This classic cheesecake has the perfect combination of creamy and crunchy textures.

The store-bought crust saves time but you can make a homemade crust if you prefer.

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Recipe Ingredients

(amounts are listed in the recipe card at the bottom of the post)

full fat cream cheese (room temperature)

granulated sugar

cherry pie filling

semi-sweet chocolate chips (high quality)

chocolate graham crust (store-bought)

Optional – whipped topping for garnish

Substitutions & Variations

You can use a homemade crust recipe and make mini cheesecakes in a muffin tin, individual cheesecakes in four 10-ounce ramekins, or thinner cheesecake bars in an 8-inch square or springform pan.

Try milk or dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet.

Swap out the chocolate graham crust for an Oreo crust.

Mix mini chocolate chips or cherry chunks into the cheesecake for extra texture.

This recipe has not been tested with other substitutions or variations. If you replace or add any ingredients, please let me know how it turned out in the comments below!

Equipment used for this recipe

stand mixer with a paddle attachment (or hand electric mixer and large bowl)

small microwave-safe bowl

rubber spatula

How to Make this easy Cheesecake recipe

Step 1 – Mix the room temperature cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment (or using a hand mixer and a large mixing bowl) until it’s smooth. 

cream cheese mixture in a mixing bowl.

Step 2 – Add the cherry pie filling and mix until well combined.

cherry cheesecake batter in a mixing bowl.

Step 3 – Measure the chocolate chips and butter into a heat-resistant bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring each time, until creamy and smooth.

chocolate cheesecake batter in a mixing bowl.

Step 4 – Gently pour the melted butter and chocolate mixture into the cream cheese mixture while it mixes on low speed until well combined.

chocolate cherry cheesecake batter in a mixing bowl.

Step 5 – Using a rubber spatula, spread the cheesecake mixture evenly into the pie crust. Let the cheesecake chill in the refrigerator for about 2 hours or overnight.

chocolate cherry cheesecake in a pie pan.

Step 6 – Cut into slices and serve. Top each slice of cheesecake with whipped cream if desired.

5 Ingredient No Bake Cheesecake slice on a plate.
5 Ingredient No Bake Cheesecake

Pro Tips

Use a rubber spatula to smooth the chocolate cheesecake over the crust.

Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature and mixed well so there are no clumps in your cherry chocolate cheesecake.

Be sure to chill it long enough so it has time to firm up.

Recipe FAQs

How many days will a no-bake cheesecake last?

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. The cheesecake can be frozen for up to 1 month. Before serving, place it in the refrigerator overnight to let it thaw.

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5 Ingredient No Bake Cheesecake slice on a plate.

5 Ingredient No Bake Cheesecake

5 Ingredient No Bake Cheesecake is a chocolate and cherry cheesecake with a chocolate graham crust. This easy light and fluffy dessert can be prepared with just a handful of ingredients, 6 steps, and 10 minutes of prep, and then chilled for two hours or overnight!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Course Sweet Treats
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces full-fat cream cheese (2 blocks at room temperature)
  • 21 ounces cherry pie filling
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 ⅓ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (high quality)
  • 1 chocolate graham crust (store-bought)
  • Optional – whipped cream for topping

Instructions
 

  • Mix the cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment (or using a hand mixer and a large bowl) until it's smooth.
  • Add the cherry pie filling and mix until well combined.
  • Measure the chocolate chips and butter into a heat-resistant bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring each time, until creamy and smooth.
  • Gently pour the melted chocolate into the cream cheese mixture while it mixes on low speed until well combined.
  • Using a rubber spatula, spread the chocolate cherry cheesecake filling evenly into the crust. Let the cheesecake chill in the refrigerator for about 2 hours or overnight.
  • Cut into slices and serve. Top with whipped cream if desired.

Notes

  • Use a rubber spatula to smooth the chocolate cheesecake over the crust.
  • Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature and mixed well so there are no clumps in your cherry chocolate cheesecake.
  • Be sure to chill it long enough so it has time to firm up.
  • Store the chocolate cherry cheesecake in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
  • The cheesecake can be frozen for up to 1 month. Before serving, place it in the refrigerator overnight to let it thaw.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 537mgPotassium: 431mgFiber: 3gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 285IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 233mgIron: 3mg
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