Description
Silky no-bake chocolate pink cheesecake delights dessert enthusiasts with its dreamy blend of rich chocolate and playful pink hues. Creamy layers promise an indulgent escape into sweet bliss you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 24 ounces (680 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/2 cup pink candy melts, melted and cooled
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pink food coloring (optional)
Garnish:
- Fresh raspberries
- Chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Crush chocolate cookies into fine crumbs and blend thoroughly with melted butter, creating a uniform base mixture.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, ensuring an even, compact layer.
- Refrigerate the crust for 15 minutes to solidify while preparing the filling.
- Beat cream cheese in a large bowl until completely smooth and free of lumps.
- Incorporate powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until the texture becomes light and fluffy.
- Whip heavy cream in a separate bowl until it forms sturdy, defined peaks.
- Carefully fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, maintaining a delicate, airy consistency.
- Separate the cheesecake mixture into two equal portions.
- Melt pink candy melts and blend into one portion of the cheesecake mixture, adding additional pink food coloring if a more vibrant hue is desired.
- Pour alternating spoonfuls of chocolate and pink mixtures onto the chilled crust, creating a playful marbled pattern.
- Gently swirl the mixtures using a knife, creating intricate, interconnected designs.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for 4-6 hours, or until completely set and firm.
- Decorate with fresh raspberries and delicate chocolate shavings just before serving.
Notes
- Experiment with different cookie types for the crust, like Oreos or graham crackers, to customize the base flavor and texture.
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to achieve a smooth, lump-free filling that blends perfectly.
- For a lighter version, substitute half the cream cheese with Greek yogurt to reduce calories while maintaining creamy consistency.
- Swap pink candy melts with natural fruit purees like strawberry or raspberry for a more authentic and healthier color and flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 429 kcal
- Sugar: 33 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg