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No-Bake Chocolate Layer Cake


  • Author: olivia
  • Total Time: 240 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A rich and creamy dessert packed with chocolate flavor, perfect for any gathering without the need for baking.


Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate sandwich cookies, finely crushed
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1 (3.9-ounce) package chocolate instant pudding mix
  • 2 cups milk, cold
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Combine crushed cookies and melted butter in a bowl; press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth; set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form, then fold into the cream cheese mixture. Spread half over the crust.
  4. Whisk pudding mix and cold milk until thickened; spread half over the cream cheese layer and sprinkle with half of the mini chocolate chips.
  5. Repeat the layers with remaining cream cheese filling, pudding, and mini chocolate chips.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
  7. For the topping, heat heavy cream until simmering, pour over semi-sweet chocolate chips, let sit, then whisk until smooth and pour over the cake.
  8. Garnish as desired and serve chilled.

Notes

Let the cake set overnight for the best texture and flavor. Use gluten-free cookies for a gluten-free version.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

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