Chocolate Lovers: No-Bake Chocolate Layered Dream for Homemade Desserts

Chocolate Lovers delivers a luxurious chocolate experience with minimal effort. This no-bake treat is delicious, easy to assemble, and perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in. It’s the kind of dessert that feels fancy but comes together quickly with simple ingredients.

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"Hey food lovers! Welcome back to my kitchen! This Chocolate Lovers no-bake layered dream is honestly my go-to for busy weeknights—luxurious, effortless, and disappearing fast. I love how it feels fancy yet comes together in a snap. Let's talk about the ingredients: gathering our ingredients, you'll need a crust of chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter; a creamy filling with softened cream cheese, sugars, vanilla, a touch of salt; cocoa whisked in; melted chocolate folded through, plus cold heavy cream whipped and folded in. Now for the fun part, the instructions: press crust, chill; beat filling, fold in chocolate and whipped cream; spread, freeze to set, then slice. I can't wait for you to try this one!"

🥘 Ingredients:

• 🍲• 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
• 🍲• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 🍲• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 🍲• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 🍲• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 🍲• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 🍲• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 🍲• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 🍲• 1 cup heavy cream, cold
• 🍲• 4 oz semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
• 🍲• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips, for topping (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Step 1: Line a 9x9-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
2. Step 2: In a bowl, combine the chocolate cookie crumbs with the melted butter until evenly moistened. Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan to form the crust, then chill in the fridge for 15 minutes.
3. Step 3: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, granulated sugar, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt on medium speed until smooth and fluffy.
4. Step 4: Whisk the cocoa powder into the cheese mixture until fully incorporated and smooth.
5. Step 5: Melt the chopped chocolate in short bursts in the microwave (15-20 seconds at a time), stirring between intervals until shiny and smooth; let cool slightly. Fold the melted chocolate into the cheese mixture until uniform.
6. Step 6: In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream to soft peaks, then gently fold it into the chocolate cheese mixture until no streaks remain.
7. Step 7: Spread the filling over the chilled crust, smoothing the top. If desired, sprinkle mini chocolate chips over the surface or lightly swirl extra melted chocolate for a marbled look.
8. Step 8: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, until the layer is firm. Remove from the pan using the parchment overhang and cut into squares to serve.
9. Step 9: Optional: Garnish with a light dusting of cocoa powder or shaved chocolate before serving.

💡 Pro Tips:

• 🧂• For a deeper mocha flavor, add 1 teaspoon espresso powder to the cocoa before mixing.
• 🧂• To keep this dairy-friendly, substitute the heavy cream with coconut cream and use dairy-free cream cheese.
• 🧂• Make-ahead tip: this dessert benefits from overnight chilling to ensure clean slices; keep covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• 🧂• For a crunchier crust, toast the cookie crumbs in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes before mixing with the melted butter.

📊 Nutrition Information (per serving):

519.0

Calories

5.9g

Protein

45.8g

Carbs

36.0g

Fat

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