To die for double chocolate peanut butter ice cream –Get ready to dive into dessert heaven with these No-Bake Death by Chocolate Cheesecake Bars! This delicious treat is like a chocolate party in your mouth, and the best part? You don’t even need to turn on the oven. Just grab your favorite mixing bowl and let’s bring this heavenly concoction to life!
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Behold the beauty of our main star:
Ingredients
Gather up the following goodies!:
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- Extra chocolate shavings or chips for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Now that you’re armed with the ingredients, let’s get to the good part—making these glorious bars!
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chocolate graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of an 8×8-inch baking dish. Use the back of a measuring cup to pack it tightly and make it as smooth as possible. Keep your cool, it will be worth it.
- In another large bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. We’re talking luxurious, people!
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. This is where it gets airy and dreamy.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, taking care not to deflate all that lovely air you just whipped up. We want it to be light and fluffy!
- Add in the chocolate chips and fold until evenly distributed throughout the creamy goodness.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the crust in your baking dish, smoothing it out into an even layer. Sprinkle some extra chocolate chips or shavings on top if you’re feeling extra fancy.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set. This is when the magic happens folks—patience is key!
- Once set, cut into squares and serve cold. Prepare for reactions that might just include a happy dance!
And there you have it! An irresistible, no-bake dessert that will have everyone coming back for more. Who can say no to chocolate, right? Enjoy these bars on a cozy night in or at your next gathering, and watch them disappear faster than you can say ‘chocolate bliss’!