This past Valentine’s Day we decided to stay in and have a decadent meal of Roasted Lamb. We wanted something easy after a more complicated meal but still wanted a treat to end the night.
This no-bake cookies and creme cheesescake really hit the spot. I originally had thought it would taste better with a cookie crust, but the graham crackers kept the cheesecake from getting too sweet.
We used the forks from our wedding and I was finally able to try my hand at a true cheesecake because my aunt gifted me a great springform pan for Christmas. I made the mistake of drizzling the chocolate topping on before popping the the cake out of the pan so it stuck a bit, but still tasted great.
Topped with chocolate covered espresso beans and served chilled, this cheesecake is light and creamy but rich enough to celebrate a special occasion.
Today we are helping Camilla of Culinary Adventures with Camilla celebrate her 15th wedding anniversary with waaaayy more than #fifteencheesecakes.
Here’s what everyone brought to the cheesecake table, listed in alphabetical order. Enjoy!
- Berry Cheesecake Bars by Baking and Creating with Avril
- Cherry Cheesecake Bites by Cookaholic Wife
- Chocolate Caramel Cheesecake by Dancing Veggies
- Chocolate Cheesecake by My Hobbie Lobbie
- Chocolate Topped Peppermint Cheesecake by Amy’s Cooking Adventures
- Classic Cheesecake with Strawberry Puree by Making Miracles
- Cookies & Creme No-Bake Cheesecake by Hapa-tite!
- Creme Brulee Cheesecake Bars by Tara’s Multicultural Table
- Easter Basket Mini Cheesecakes by Little Bit of Everything
- Everyday Cheesecake by Things I Make (for Dinner)
- Irish Cream Cheesecake by A Day in the Life on the Farm
- Layered Cinnamon Streusel Cheesecake Cake by Famished Fish, Finicky Shark
- Lowfat Blackberry Cheesecake by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
- Matcha-Yuzu Cheesecake with a Meyer Lemon Glaze by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
- Mini Churro Caramel Cheesecake by Cheese Curd In Paradise
- Mini Maple Pecan Cheesecakes by Join Us, Pull up a Chair
- Mom’s New York Cheesecake by Taste Cook Sip
- Mudslide Cheesecake by Sew You Think You Can Cook
- Neapolitan Cheesecake by PicNic
- {No Bake} Marshmallow Cheesecake by An Affair from the Heart
- No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake by Angels Homestead
- Ricotta Cheesecake with Shortbread Crust by Living the Gourmet
- Samoa’s cheesecake by Goodie Godmother
- Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars by The Savvy Kitchen
- Sopapilla Puff Pastry Cheesecake by Pink Cake Plate
- Skinny Vanilla Bean Cheesecake by Renee’s Kitchen Adventures
- Twix Cheesecake Brownie Torte by Making Memories With Your Kids
Cookies & Creme No-Bake Cheesecake Recipe
By Published: March 25, 2015
- Yield: 9-inch cheesecake (12 Servings)
Adapted from Bakers Royale
Ingredients
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs FOR THE CRUST
- ¼ cup light brown sugar packed
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2¼ cups heavy cream FOR THE CHEESECAKE
- 16 ounces cream cheese softened
- ⅔ cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup chocolate sandwich cookies crushed
- chocolate covered espresso beans optional
- melted chocolate optional
Instructions
- Combine graham cracker crumbs with sugar.
- Add melted butter and blend until combined. Press into pan. Set aside.
- Beat heavy cream until medium peaks form. Set aside.
- Add cream cheese, sugar, salt, vanilla powder, lemon juice to a bowl and beat until smooth.
- Add cream cheese mixture to heavy cream and beat until incorporated.
- Gently fold in crushed cookies.
- Fill chosen pan with a slight mound at the center, as the cheesecake will become slightly sunken at the center.
- Refrigerate for at least 6 hours to set or overnight for best results. Keep refrigerated up until 20 minutes before serving.
- Remove from refrigerator and smooth top to level with edges. Drizzle melted chocolate and garnish with chocolate covered espresso beans.
- Cuisine: American
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I love the addition of the espresso beans. What a lovely dessert to celebrate your love.
Wendy, A Day in the Life on the Farm recently posted..I hope things start heating up around here….
This looks beautiful! I love your Mr. & Mrs. forks too!
AShley@cheesecurdinparadise recently posted..Mini Churro Caramel Cheesecake
That filling is so light and creamy – I can’t resist! Love a no-bake cheesecake. This looks really good!
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Yowza! Your cheesecake is making my mouth water! It looks A-MAZING!!!
Erin @ Making Memories recently posted..Twix Cheesecake Brownie Torte
I love the addition of the espresso beans!
Yum! I love cookies & Creme!
Amy | Amy’s Cooking Adventures recently posted..Chocolate Topped Peppermint Cheesecake #FifteenCheesecakes
Love the flavors of this decadent cheesecake and they it’s a no bake to boot! Lovely recipe!
Renee’s Kitchen Adventures recently posted..Skinny Vanilla Bean Cheesecake
Nicole, I completely love everything about this post! Your cheesecake is sooooo yummy looking! – the idea of a no-bake cookies and cream cheesecake sounds great! And then all those beautiful props in your pictures are so pretty! – the flowers, the forks and the sweet towel….LOVE them all! 🙂
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Such a beautiful topping!
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You’ve won my husband’s vote with this one! Great cheesecake.
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Wow! Now this is a cheesecake! My daughter loves the flavor combo of cookies and cream, and fell in love with your recipe even before she saw the photos. lol
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