No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake (Printable Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ Crust

01 - 150 grams chocolate cookie crumbs
02 - 85 grams unsalted butter, melted

→ Filling

03 - 450 grams cream cheese, softened
04 - 100 grams powdered sugar
05 - 170 grams semi-sweet chocolate, melted and cooled
06 - 240 milliliters heavy cream
07 - 5 milliliters vanilla extract

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Combine chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter and press firmly into the base of a 23 cm springform pan. Chill while preparing filling.
02 - Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Incorporate melted chocolate and vanilla extract, mixing until fully blended.
03 - Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks in a separate bowl.
04 - Gently fold whipped cream into the chocolate mixture in batches using a spatula, maintaining the mousse-like texture.
05 - Spread the filling evenly over the chilled crust. Smooth the surface and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight until set.
06 - Carefully remove from pan and garnish as desired with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or fresh berries. Serve chilled.

# Helpful Notes:

01 - For clean slices, wipe the knife between each cut. Chilling overnight yields the best texture.