No Bake Brownie Batter Cheesecake

A rich and fudgy chocolate cake meant for chocolate lovers. From The Recipe Rebel.

Ingredients

Crust

  • 2-1/2 cups chocolate baking crumbs, ground
  • 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Filling

  • 24 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 Tbsp heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups brownie mix (dry)

Topping

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Glaze

  • 3 Tbsp brownie mix (dry)
  • 3 tsp vegetable oil
  • 4 Tbsp heavy whipping cream

Directions

Crust

  1. Lightly grease a 9" springform pan. Stir butter and cookie crumbs together, mixing thoroughly until no dry crumbs remain.
  2. Press crumbs firmly into the bottom and sides of the springform pan to create a thick crust.

Filling

  1. Beat cream cheese on medium-high for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  2. Add sugar gradually while mixing. Then add heavy whipping cream and vanilla. Beat until smooth and creamy.
  3. Slowly add brownie mix, mixing on medium until thoroughly blended.
  4. Pour filling onto crust and spread evenly. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours until filling is firm.

Topping

  1. Freeze mixing bowl and whisk attachment 5-10 minutes to chill.
  2. Mix heavy whipping cream on medium-high until bubbly. Gradually add powdered sugar and continue beating on high until stiff peaks form.
  3. Remove springform pan edge and spread whipped cream over cheesecake, or pipe swirls around the edges.

Glaze

  1. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add additional whipping cream.
  2. Drizzle over cheesecake.