A few weeks ago Jacob proclaimed that “we should probably
make a pie every week” after we discovered that our local grocery store sells
pre-made graham cracker crusts for $1.15 each.
His idea of a pie was vanilla pudding with whipped topping and sprinkled
with blueberries. Well that was pretty
good, but I had other ideas.
So on week 2 of our pie making, it was my turn. We had chocolate pudding but that just didn’t
seem right…kinda of boring actually. But
chocolate cheesecake, that shouldn’t amazing.
After some quick googling I determined that this little no-bake
cheesecake could happen in about 15 minutes.
Perfect.
Plus, since it was 9:15 PM on a Sunday I knew I could still make
my 9:45 PM bedtime. You think I’m
kidding….I’m not. I’m old 30 and
like my sleep.
The final product might not look exactly like the picture on
Hersey.com but it tasted superb! The
recipe called for 11 ounces of cream cheese but I didn’t want to open another
package for only 3 ounces, so I just used 8 ounces. I also kind of guestimated on the whipped
topping and put in a little extra. It was
still creamy, chocolaty, and delicious!
This is definitely a quick dessert to whip up for a
pot-luck, family gathering, or just to satisfy the need for chocolaty goodness. Give it a try!
No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake
Pre-made graham cracker crust*
1 ½ cups semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
½ stick (1/4 cup) butter or margarine, softened
½ cup sugar
2 cups frozen non-dairy whipped topping, thawed (about 1, 8 oz. container; use remaining as topping)
Have your pie crust out and ready to roll.*
Microwave the chocolate chips in small bowl on medium (50%
power) for 1 minute and then stir. If
necessary, microwave on medium for an additional 15 seconds at a time, stirring
after each, until chips are melted. Set
aside to cool.
Using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese, sugar and
butter in another bowl until creamy. Slowly
pour in the melted chocolate chips, beating on low speed until blended. Fold in whipped topping until blended (don’t
over mix of the whipped topping with breakdown) and scoop mix into the crust. (Feel free to lick the beaters and spoons, ya
know, just to make sure it tastes good.)
Add remaining whipped topping on the top (if desired) and refrigerate
until firm. (A few hours should do the
trick, or overnight.) You can decorate
with graham cracker crumbs or shaved chocolate to make it all fancy.
Keep leftovers refrigerated.
About 8-10 servings.
*If you prefer to make your own crust, here is quick recipe:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup melted butter
1/3 cup sugar
Combine all ingredients; press over bottom and up sides of a
9 inch pie plate. Bake at 400 degrees
for 10 minutes. Allow to cool completely
before filing with cream cheese mixture.
I’m going to break it to Jacob that the ‘pie every week’ party can’t continue. Yes, it would be delightful but I like when my pants fit.