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    Home » Recipes » Cheesecakes and Custards

    Mini No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecakes For Two

    Published: Feb 10, 2022 · Modified: Sep 6, 2024 by Hakima · This post may contain affiliate links · 7 Comments

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    These mini no-bake chocolate cheesecakes are the PERFECT date night dessert. They are creamy, rich, and absolutely delicious. The oreo crust, paired with the rich chocolate-filled cheesecake is a match made in dessert heaven.

    4-inch chocolate cheesecake with oreo crust

    These cheesecakes are absolutely adorable and I am OBSESSED with how they turned out! They're also so easy to whip up. See, I'm not the biggest cheesecake maker. I don't like fussing around with baking them or making sure to have the perfect water bath going. So this was just a no-brainer for me. I had purchased these cute little mini springform pans a few years ago and they were just sitting in their boxes ever since.

    With Valentine's Day coming up, I figured it would be a wonderful time to come up with an easy dessert for all the lovey doves out there. But honestly, it was just me wanting to whip something up that was super special for my husband and my anniversary, which is TODAY!

    Chocolate Cheesecake

    We've been married for eight wonderful years and I was so excited to make something delicious for us. Our anniversary is 4 days before Valentine's Day, so it's always interesting trying to come up with things to do, especially since everyone is thinking the same thing but for other reasons.

    Enough about us. Let's talk about this dessert, because it's a keeper and it is PERFECTION!

    Ingredients

    The Oreo Crust

    • Oreos
    • Butter

    The crust is very simple. You don't even have to take out the oreo center (which I find to be a hassle), and no need to add sugar.

    Mini No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecakes

    • Cream Cheese (full fat)
    • Sugar
    • Cocoa powder
    • Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
    • Vanilla extract
    • Salt
    • Heavy whipping cream

    The ingredients are pretty basic for a cheesecake. I add cocoa powder AND melted chocolate chips to give it an even more rich chocolate flavor. You can use whatever type of cocoa powder you have on hand.

    Chocolate Ganache

    • Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
    • Heavy Whipping cream

    To make a ganache drip, it's very easy. The measurements are 1:1 and I like to weigh my ingredients in ounces to get an accurate measurement. However, I have done the measurements in cups in the past and it turns out just fine.

    Bite chocolate cheesecake

    Preparing the mini no-bake chocolate Cheesecakes

    Oreo Crust

    Making the oreo crust is very easy. Just pulse the cookies in a food processor (you could also stick them in a ziplock bag and crush them with a rolling pin) and add melted butter and then pulse again until combined.

    Oreo crust

    The crust needs to be packed pretty well. If you don't want more of a thick crust on the bottom, you can have the crust come up the sides of the springform pan.

    The mini no-bake chocolate Cheesecake

    You will need TWO 4 inch springform pans. I bought mine off Amazon.

    Start off by beating the softened cream cheese very well, then slowly add in all the ingredients (except heavy cream) and beat it until completely combined.

    Once combined, slowly drizzle in the heavy cream until completely mixed in and beat until fluffy, about a minute or so. Then pour in the prepared pans and let cool for at least 4 hours in the refrigerator.

    Springform pan with knife
    springform pan release

    Releasing the cheesecakes from the pans can be a little daunting. There are several options. You can go straight to taking a knife or pallet knife and sliding it around the edge to release the cheesecake, which is the method I used. It doesn't create the CLEANEST edge, but I wasn't too concerned.

    Another method is to heat up the outside edge of the pan slightly with a blow torch (I don't own a blow torch...yet).

    Last method would be to take the knife or pallet knife and run it under VERY HOT water, wipe the blade dry and then run it around the cheesecake to release it.

    Whatever method you use, there's always the option of smoothing out the cheesecake after you release it from the pan.

    Chocolate Ganache

    The chocolate ganache is pretty simple. It's just a 1:1 ratio of chocolate to heavy cream. You want to start off by heating up heavy cream, then pouring it over the chocolate chips and letting it sit for a few minutes, then stir until completely melted and combined.

    chocolate ganache
    chocolate ganache melted

    Measurements

    These mini cheesecakes are small. I started off only wanting to make one, but after pulling out the pans, I decided to make two. Because I started off only wanting one, the measurements for this recipe is all by weight and that's because the amount required is so little! I had to do a little research on the perfect amount for each ingredient and I thought it would be much easier to just weigh everything out instead of using fractions of a cup. If you don't have a scale handy, I am not sure if you'd be able to successfully convert to cups.

    mini no-bake chocolate cheesecake with chocolate ganache

    Servings

    This recipe makes two 4 inch cheesecakes. So far, my husband and I shared one and it is honestly the perfect dessert to share with your loved one. The cheesecake is very rich, so a little goes a long way.

    It would probably be really hard to finish an entire one on your own, but go for it! You're worth it!

    To bake one cheesecake, you would need to half the recipe. The original recipe was written for only one when I started, and I just doubled every single ingredient, so splitting it in half should be quite easy!

    two mini no-bake chocolate cheesecake

    If you try out these mini no-bake chocolate cheesecakes, let me know how you like it by leaving a review! Be sure to check out my other chocolate recipes for the month: Delicious and Easy Flourless Chocolate Cake and Espresso Brownies with Espresso Cream Cheese Frosting.

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    No-bake chocolate cheesecake

    Mini No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake

    Hakima
    These mini no-bake chocolate cheesecakes are the PERFECT date night dessert. They are creamy, rich, and absolutely delicious. The oreo crust, paired with the rich chocolate-filled cheesecake is a match made in dessert heaven.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Chill Time 4 hours hrs
    Total Time 4 hours hrs 20 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
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    Equipment

    • TWO 4 inch springform pans

    Ingredients
     

    Oreo Crust

    • 12 Oreo cookies crushed
    • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter melted

    Chocolate Cheesecake

    • 8 oz. package cream cheese softened
    • 1.4 oz. (40g) granulated sugar
    • 0.6 oz. (16g) cocoa powder
    • 2 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips melted
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 2.5 oz. heavy cream

    Chocolate Ganache

    • 2 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips
    • 2 oz. heavy cream
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    Instructions
     

    Oreo Crust

    • Prepare two 4 inch springform pans (you can add parchment paper to bottom) and set aside
    • In a food processor, add oreos and pulse until crushed. Then add butter and pulse until combined
      12 Oreo cookies, 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
    • Divide the crushed oreos between the two pans and press down with a spoon or a tiny cup until the surface is flat and firm, then set aside

    Chocolate Cheesecake

    • Using an electric hand mixer, beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
      8 oz. package cream cheese
    • Add sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla, salt and continue beating until combined.
      1.4 oz. (40g) granulated sugar, 0.6 oz. (16g) cocoa powder, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon salt
    • Add melted semi-sweet chocolate chips and continue beating until combined
      2 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips
    • Slowly drizzle in the heavy cream and beat until the cheesecake is fluffy
      2.5 oz. heavy cream
    • Divide cheesecake evenly into springform pans and smooth the tops
    • Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight until cheesecake is set.

    Chocolate Ganache

    • Warm heavy cream in microwave for 30 to 45 seconds until hot, then pour over chocolate chips and let the mixture sit for several minutes. After several minutes, the chocolate should start to melt. Stir until completely smooth, then set aside (for 5 minutes or so) to thicken a little while you prepare the cheesecake.
      2 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips, 2 oz. heavy cream
    • Release the cheesecake from the springform pan by using a sharp knife or pallet knife to loosen the cheesecake, then slide the cheesecake off the base onto a serving plate
    • Divide chocolate ganache between the two cheesecakes and top with strawberries or fruit
    • Serve chilled
    Keyword No-Bake
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    Comments

    1. Cal says

      February 27, 2022 at 5:18 pm

      5 stars
      My husband made this recipe for a very appreciated Valentine’s Day treat. We both loved it!

      I have been wheat free for 8 years and found that only one ingredient needed to be substituted. My husband was able to use the exact same ratio of gluten free cookies to butter for the crust!

      Also, if you happen to want to make one larger, if you double the recipe it will make one 8 inch cheesecake that just needs a little more time to set. We would definitely recommend!!

      Reply
      • Kima says

        February 28, 2022 at 7:58 pm

        I'm so happy you were able to make this recipe work for you! I'll add some of those tips in the recipe so that it can help others! Thank you for the review! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Tasha says

      June 11, 2024 at 7:32 pm

      5 stars
      These were so good and easy to make. One goes a really long way because they're very rich.

      Reply
    3. Beth Flanagan says

      October 24, 2024 at 2:57 pm

      I haven't tried this yet but I plan on making this for the holidays. Thank you for sharing. I do want to mention that I have made mini no-bake cheesecakes in the past (key lime & plain) and I lay parchment paper on the bottom and I cut one long narrow strip for around the inside of the springform pan so when you unlock the spring and push up the bottom it comes out pretty easy and then peel the parchment paper off the side of the cake. The bottom of the pan lifts off easy and to peel the parchment paper from the bottom of the cake I use a steel fish spatula to slip in between the paper and the cake

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      • Hakima says

        October 25, 2024 at 9:47 am

        Thanks for the tips, Beth! This is one of the first recipes published on my blog, so it does lack in some great tips. When I update the post, I do plan to leave all the helpful tips to make sure the cheesecake comes out of the pan in one piece! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Khatera says

      April 29, 2025 at 6:58 pm

      Can you make this is one 6 inch pan? Also, is it okay if the pan is not springform? Thank you. Excited to make this.

      Reply
      • Hakima says

        April 29, 2025 at 7:06 pm

        Yes, I think a 6 inch pan should work. You may end up having a bit leftover. If you use a regular pan, you won't be able to remove the cheesecake from the pan and you'll end up having to slice it while still in the pan. Let me know how it turns out for you!

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