Description
Irresistible no-bake kit kat cheesecake combines creamy texture with chocolate-covered wafer crunch. Chocolate lovers will delight in this simple dessert that promises quick indulgence without oven time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 extra-large Kit Kat bars
- 16 oz (454 g) cream cheese, room temperature
- ¾ cup (180 mL) heavy whipping cream
- ¾ cup (150 g) white granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup (40 g) cocoa powder
- 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Pulverize Oreo cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or rolling pin. Mix thoroughly with melted unsalted butter until the mixture resembles compact, wet sand.
- Pan Assembly: Press the crumb mixture evenly into an 8-inch springform pan’s base. Strategically position Kit Kat bars vertically around the inner edge, creating an elegant chocolate border.
- Cheesecake Filling: Whip room-temperature cream cheese with an electric mixer until light and airy. Gradually incorporate heavy cream, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, and vanilla extract, blending until the mixture becomes completely smooth and uniform.
- Layering: Gently pour the chocolate cheesecake mixture over the Oreo base, maintaining the Kit Kat border’s pristine arrangement. Ensure an even, consistent surface.
- Freezing and Setting: Place the assembled cheesecake in the freezer for 2-3 hours until the filling becomes completely firm and set.
- Serving Preparation: Remove from freezer 10-15 minutes before serving to allow slight thawing. This brief resting period enhances the cheesecake’s creamy texture and facilitates easier slicing.
- Final Presentation: Slice to reveal the dramatic Kit Kat border and rich chocolate cheesecake interior, ready to be enjoyed.
Notes
- Crush Cookies Carefully: Use a food processor or rolling pin to create uniform, fine crumbs that resemble sand-like texture for the perfect crust foundation.
- Room Temperature Matters: Ensure cream cheese is fully softened to prevent lumps and achieve a luxuriously smooth cheesecake filling.
- Freezing is Key: Allow 2-3 hours of freezing time to set the cheesecake completely, creating a firm, slice-able texture that holds its shape.
- Thaw Strategically: Let the cheesecake rest 10-15 minutes before serving to soften slightly, making cutting easier and enhancing the creamy mouthfeel.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-3 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 347
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 201 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 83 mg