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Judy John

No Bake Chocolate Dessert Recipe

This no bake chocolate dessert layers rich cocoa filling over a buttery crumb crust for an easy chilled treat. It tastes luscious, cool, and wonderfully effortless.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 18 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 325
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs fine crumbs
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter melted
Chocolate Filling
  • 16 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 2 cups heavy cream cold
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 oz dark chocolate melted and cooled
Topping
  • 1 cup whipped cream optional
  • 2 tbsp chocolate shavings for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • 9x13 Pan
  • Hand Mixer
  • Whisk
  • Rubber Spatula
  • Measuring Cups
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Knife
  • Food Processor

Method
 

  1. Grease a 9x13-inch pan or line it with parchment.
  2. Mix cookie crumbs with melted butter until evenly moistened. Press firmly into the pan base.
  3. Chill crust for 15 minutes while preparing the filling.
  4. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.
  5. Blend in melted chocolate until glossy and fully combined.
  6. Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks in a separate bowl.
  7. Fold whipped cream into the chocolate mixture gently until silky. Spread over chilled crust.
  8. Smooth the top evenly. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or freeze 1 hour for faster setting.
  9. Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings if desired. Slice into squares and serve cold.

Notes

For a softer mousse-like texture, chill 4 hours. For firmer bars, chill overnight or freeze briefly before slicing. Freeze tightly wrapped portions for up to 2 months; thaw in the refrigerator. If filling seems loose, whip cream to stiffer peaks. Add espresso powder, berries, nuts, or caramel for flavor twists. Store covered in the refrigerator up to 5 days.