🍫 Chocolate Cream Cheese Dessert Recipe
📖 Introduction
This rich, creamy dessert is a perfect union of chocolate and cream cheese — a no-bake, smooth-textured treat that’s perfect for special occasions or a sweet family indulgence. The layers offer contrast in texture and taste: the creamy cheese base is light yet rich, while the chocolate ganache on top brings a deep, velvety cocoa hit.
📝 Ingredients
For the Cream Cheese Layer:
- 500g (2 cups) cream cheese, softened
- 200ml (3/4 cup) heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Layer:
- 200g (1 1/2 cups) dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 150ml (2/3 cup) heavy cream
- 1 tbsp butter (for gloss)
Optional Base Layer (if you want a crust):
- 200g digestive biscuits or graham crackers, crushed
- 100g melted butter
🍽️ Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Optional Base
- Mix crushed biscuits with melted butter.
- Press into the bottom of a 9-inch (23cm) glass dish or springform pan.
- Chill in fridge for 15–20 minutes.
Step 2: Make the Cream Cheese Layer
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Spread evenly over the prepared crust (or directly into the dish if not using a base).
- Chill for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Step 3: Make the Chocolate Layer
- Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until hot but not boiling.
- Pour over chocolate chips in a bowl and let sit for 2 minutes.
- Stir until smooth and glossy; add butter and mix well.
- Allow ganache to cool slightly (not hot), then pour over the chilled cream cheese layer.
- Smooth the top and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
🛠️ Method Summary
- No baking required.
- Uses folding, whipping, and layering techniques.
- Requires refrigeration for setting.
🏺 History
This dessert is a modern evolution of the no-bake cheesecake, which became popular in the mid-20th century. With the popularity of Philadelphia cream cheese and the influence of European layered desserts, such recipes became household favorites. The chocolate-cream cheese pairing traces roots to German-style cheesecakes and French ganache creations.
💡 Benefits
- No baking – perfect for summer.
- Easy to make with minimal ingredients.
- Crowd-pleasing – great for parties.
- Rich in calcium and protein (from dairy).
- Customizable with nuts, berries, or flavored ganache.
🏗️ Formation
- Optional base (biscuit or crust).
- Creamy whipped cheese layer.
- Smooth chocolate ganache on top.
- Best served chilled in slices.
❤️ Why People Love It (Lovers)
- Chocolate lovers appreciate the silky top layer.
- Cheesecake fans adore the creamy base.
- Home bakers enjoy the ease of no baking.
- Kids love the smooth texture and rich flavors.
- It’s Instagram-worthy and great for potlucks.
🧪 Nutrition (Per Slice, ~1/10th of dish)
| Component | Approximate Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 350–400 kcal |
| Protein | 6g |
| Carbohydrates | 25g |
| Sugars | 20g |
| Fat | 28g |
| Saturated Fat | 16g |
| Calcium | 10% of RDI |
🧁 Conclusion
This dessert is the perfect fusion of simplicity and indulgence. With just a few ingredients, you can create a layered treat that looks elegant and tastes like a dream. Whether for a birthday, dinner party, or cozy evening at home, this no-bake chocolate cream cheese dessert will satisfy every sweet craving.
💞 With Love from Dessert Lovers
Dessert lovers from around the world adore this recipe for how it melts in your mouth and pleases the eyes. It’s the kind of dessert that makes memories sweeter.