Easy No Bake Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake is deliciously creamy with a crunchy Oreo cookie crust for a decadent dessert.
Why I love this recipe
Calling all chocolate lovers, this no-bake dessert only takes 15 minutes and a few easy steps to make plus chill time!! My husband and son both love this pie. My son, who does not cook, asked for the recipe 🙂
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Basic Ingredients
(amounts are listed in the recipe card at the bottom of the post)
semi-sweet chocolate chips
Oreo baking crumbs
unsalted butter
powdered sugar
regular cream cheese
sour cream
vanilla extract
whipped cream
Optional - extra whipped cream for topping
Substitutions
You can use chocolate graham crackers instead of Oreo crumbs. Pulse them in a food processor until they are coarse crumbs.
Equipment used for this recipe
How to make no bake chocolate cheesecake recipe
Step 1 - Melt the chocolate chips until creamy and smooth. Set aside to cool. I use the microwave for this. Cook for 15-30 seconds and stir until melted.
Step 2 - Spray a 9-inch pie pan with non-stick spray.
Step 3 - In a medium bowl stir together the Oreo crumbs and melted butter.
Step 4 - Press into the bottom of the prepared pan and place the prepared crust in the freezer while you make the filling.
Step 5 - In the bowl of a stand mixer (or bowl and hand mixer), beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until soft.
Step 6 - Then beat in the sour cream, melted chocolate, and vanilla extract.
Step 7 - Fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until evenly combined.
Step 8 - Use a rubber spatula to spread the filling over the prepared cookie crust in an even layer.
Step 9 - For the best results, place the cheesecake in the fridge for at least 4 hours to chill and set up.
Pro Tips
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 - 4 days.
Recipe FAQs
The chocolate hardens during cooling, giving a chocolate mousse its firm texture. Using too little chocolate results in a texture that isn't firm enough.
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No Bake Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake
Ingredients
For the Oreo Crust
- 1 ⅓ cups Oreo baking crumbs
- 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
For the Chocolate Cheesecake Filling
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 10 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces whipped cream (thawed)
- Optional - extra whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate chips until creamy and smooth. Set aside to cool. I use the microwave for this. Cook for 15-30 seconds and stir until melted.
- Spray a 9-inch pie pan with non-stick spray.
- In a medium bowl stir together the Oreo crumbs and melted butter.
- Press into the bottom of the prepared pan and place the prepared crust in the freezer while you make the filling.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer (or bowl and hand mixer), beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until soft.
- Then beat in the sour cream, melted chocolate, and vanilla extract.
- Fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until evenly combined.
- Use a rubber spatula to spread the filling over the prepared cookie crust in an even layer.
- For the best results, place the cheesecake in the fridge for at least 4 hours to chill and set up.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 - 4 days.
Nutrition
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Judy Ahlvers
Thursday 6th of July 2023
IS THIS CORRECT 16 OZ. OF CHOCHLATE CHIPS?
Zona
Thursday 6th of July 2023
Hi Judy, No you are correct. I had it listed twice but I have edited the recipe card. It should only be 8 ounces of chocolate chips. Thanks for letting me know :)
Kathy
Thursday 1st of June 2023
Hello, Would this turn out ok without the whipped cream mixed in it? I have all of the other ingredients.
Zona
Friday 2nd of June 2023
Yes that should work fine. Thanks :)