Description
Delight in this indulgent No-Bake KitKat Cheesecake featuring a crunchy biscuit base, creamy chocolate-infused cheesecake filling, rich ganache topping, and a crunchy KitKat shell. Perfect for chocolate lovers seeking an easy yet impressive dessert without any baking.
Ingredients
Scale
Biscuit Base
- 18.5 KitKats (18 doubles, one single)
- 300 g digestives
- 150 g unsalted butter
Cheesecake Filling
- 125 g milk chocolate
- 125 g dark chocolate
- 500 g full-fat cream cheese (room temperature)
- 75 g icing sugar
- 300 ml double cream
Ganache Topping
- 150 ml double cream
- 150 g dark chocolate
Decoration
- KitKat Bites / KitKats
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the Biscuit Base: Crush the digestives into fine crumbs and melt the unsalted butter. Mix the crumbs and melted butter thoroughly, then press this mixture evenly into the base of a springform cake tin to form a firm base. Chill in the fridge to set.
- Melt the Chocolates: Gently melt the milk and dark chocolate together, either in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or in short bursts in the microwave, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a large bowl, beat the full-fat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the icing sugar and continue mixing until well combined. Pour in the melted chocolate, stirring until incorporated. Whip the 300 ml double cream until it forms soft peaks, then fold it gently into the cream cheese mixture to maintain airiness.
- Assemble the Cheesecake: Pour the chocolate cheesecake filling over the chilled biscuit base, smoothing the surface with a spatula. Refrigerate the cheesecake to set firmly, ideally for several hours or overnight.
- Prepare the Ganache Topping: Heat the 150 ml double cream until just boiling, then pour it over the 150 g dark chocolate. Let it sit for a minute before stirring until smooth and glossy. Pour the ganache evenly over the set cheesecake layer.
- Decorate: Arrange KitKat Bites or KitKats around the edge of the cheesecake to form a chocolate shell. Finish by sprinkling colorful sprinkles on top for a festive finish. Chill again briefly to allow the ganache to set before serving.
Notes
- This no-bake cheesecake requires chilling time to set properly; plan in advance.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for a smooth filling without lumps.
- Handle chocolates gently while melting to avoid burning or seizing.
- Refrigerate leftovers and consume within 3-4 days for best freshness.
- Customize decoration with your favorite toppings or omit sprinkles for a simpler look.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 552 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 44 g
- Saturated Fat: 25 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
