For an elegant dessert, try this double layer cheesecake which has a chocolate crust, a white cream cheese layer, and a chocolate cream cheese layer. Dusted with cocoa powder on top, this dessert is a no bake cheesecake that is easy to make and won’t heat up your kitchen.
To make this double layer cheesecake, you first combine chocolate cookie crumbs with butter before pressing them into the base of a cake pan. Then, you make a white cream cheese layer with cream cheese, powdered sugar, gelatin, whipped cream, and vanilla, and pour it on the crust to allow it to set for 1 hour. Then, after that, you make a version of the white cream cheese layer again, but adding melted chocolate to it. Finally, once that layer sets, the entire cake gets dusted with cocoa powder before serving.
What is Double Layer Cheesecake?
This double layer cheesecake is a two tone cheesecake with a vanilla layer and a chocolate layer. While many cheesecake recipes include a graham cracker crust, this one uses chocolate cookie crumbs instead, which compliments the chocolate cheesecake layer perfectly.
For those who don’t love baking cheesecake, this version doesn’t require any baking at all. Instead, gelatin is mixed with the cheesecake mixture which helps it set up in the fridge.
Pro Tips
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened so that it incorporates with the other ingredients easily.
- If you have chocolate cookie crumbs on hand already, simply weigh out the amount you need rather than purchasing chocolate cookies to use for the crumbs.
- Allow the vanilla cheesecake layer to fully set in the fridge before adding the chocolate layer.
- Use a fine-mesh strainer to dust the cocoa powder on top of the cake for the most beautiful appearance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Type of Chocolate Should Be Used in Double Layer Cheesecake?
Choose a robustly flavored chocolate such as dark chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate for the best flavor. The darker chocolate color will give a richer color to the chocolate layer as well.
How Long Does the Cheesecake Need to Set Up in the Fridge?
Each cake layer will require at least 1 hour to set up in the fridge, resulting in about 2 hours in total.
Can I Freeze No Bake Cheesecake?
Yes, it is definitely possible to freeze this double layer cheesecake recipe. Simply wrap the entire cake thoroughly in plastic wrap or place individual slices in sealed containers. It should keep for a few months in the freezer.
How to Store Double Layer Cheesecake
To store your cheesecake in the fridge, simply place it on a platter and cover it with plastic wrap. The cake should keep well for up to 3 to 4 days.
Ingredients
How to Make Double Layer Cheesecake
For the base, blend the chocolate cookies into crumbs. Mix them with the butter until combined and press them into the base of a cake pan. Allow the crust to set in the fridge for 20 minutes.
For the base, blend the chocolate cookies into crumbs. Mix them with the butter until combined and press them into the base of a cake pan. Allow the crust to set in the fridge for 20 minutes.
For the white cream cheese layer, beat the cream cheese with the powdered sugar until combined. Bloom the gelatin in the water. Heat the cream on the stove. Whisk in the bloomed gelatin, cream cheese, and vanilla until combined.
For the white cream cheese layer, beat the cream cheese with the powdered sugar until combined. Bloom the gelatin in the water. Heat the cream on the stove. Whisk in the bloomed gelatin, cream cheese, and vanilla until combined.
Pour the mixture onto the crust and allow it to set in the fridge for 1 hour.
Pour the mixture onto the crust and allow it to set in the fridge for 1 hour.
For the chocolate cream cheese layer, beat the cream cheese with the powdered sugar until combined. Bloom the gelatin in the water. Heat the cream on the stove. Whisk in the bloomed gelatin, cream cheese, vanilla, and melted chocolate until combined.
For the chocolate cream cheese layer, beat the cream cheese with the powdered sugar until combined. Bloom the gelatin in the water. Heat the cream on the stove. Whisk in the bloomed gelatin, cream cheese, vanilla, and melted chocolate until combined.
Pour the mixture onto the white cream cheese layer and allow it to set in the fridge for 1 hour.
Pour the mixture onto the white cream cheese layer and allow it to set in the fridge for 1 hour.
Unmold the cake and dust it with cocoa powder.
Unmold the cake and dust it with cocoa powder.
Serve immediately!
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