This No Bake Brownie Batter Cheesecake is the cheesecake for chocolate lovers! It’s scrumptious, simple and will wow anyone!
It’s been hot here and today it’s supposed to hit 103° with the rest of the week being just as hot, so I’ve been avoiding turning my oven as much as I can.
We’ve been grilling a lot and baking potatoes in my Instant Pot. It’s the greatest thing ever! I mean, who really wants to heat their oven to 400° and leave it on for 60 minutes when it’s 100+ degrees outside? I certainly don’t, so I’m all about Instant Potting (is that even a word?) my baked potatoes.
This No Bake Brownie Batter Cheesecake is the perfect dessert to make on those days when the thought of turning your oven on makes you want to cry. 
This cheesecake starts with a simple Oreo crust and then filled with a delicious filling made with cream cheese and dry brownie mix from a box. So easy peasy!
It’s smooth, dense, rich but not too rich, and crazy delicious!
My boys loved this. My husband loved it. I loved it. I think we all loved it a little bit too much and had a hard time not devouring the entire cheesecake in one sitting.
If you’re looking for a spectacular dessert with no oven required, then I got your back today.
- CRUST:
- 2 1/2 cups Oreo cookie crumbs
- 6 tbsp butter melted
- FOR THE FILLING:
- 3 8 oz pkgs cream cheese , softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups dry brownie mix
- FOR THE GLAZE:
- 3 tablespoons dry brownie mix
- 3 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- FOR THE TOPPING:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
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For the crust: Prepare a 9-inch springform pan by lightly greasing the edges of the pan with cooking spray, and then wiping gently with a paper towel.
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In a medium bowl combine the Oreo crumbs and melted butter and stir until there are no dry crumbs left.
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Pour the crumbs into your springform pan and press firmly into the bottom and up the sides of your springform pan to create a thick crust.
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For the filling: Beat the cream cheese on medium-high speed for 2 to 3 minutes until it’s light and fluffy.
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Slowly add the sugar into the cream cheese while beating the mixture. Next, add the heavy whipping cream and vanilla extract. Beat until the filling is smooth and creamy, scraping down the bowl as needed.
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Slowly add the dry brownie mix, beating on medium speed until the dry mix is completely blended into the cream cheese.
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Pour the filling into the prepared crust and spread evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours until the filling is firm.
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For the glaze: In a small bowl, combine dry brownie mix, vegetable oil and heavy whipping cream or milk. Whisk until the mixture is smooth. For a thinner mixture, you can add additional heavy whipping cream. Drizzle over the cheesecake.
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For the topping: Pour the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar into a medium bowl and using an electric mixer, beat until the cream stiff peaks form.
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Remove the springform pan edge and use a large star tip to pipe the whipped cream on the outside edges of the cheesecake.
I decided to sprinkle the top with chocolate shavings rather than make the glaze, but you can do whatever you'd like.
Recipe Source: No Bake Treats Cookbook
Id love to give this a try, but please tell me I can use a premade oreo crust? I’m short on time and don’t own a springform pan! (I know!!)
Hi Marilee! I can’t believe you don’t own a springform pan (lol!). So you could probably get away with using a premade Oreo crust, but because those crusts don’t have the high sides, like a springform pan does, I’m a little worried there might just be a tad bit too much filling for those premade crusts. As you’re filling it, just keep on eye on it and if you think the crust won’t hold all the filling, I guess you’ll just have to leave some out and eat it with a spoon or use it as a dip for graham crackers (nothing wrong with that!). Let me know if you give this a try.
I don’t own a springform pan either…Looks to me like enuf filling for 2 premade crusts and freeze one
You were smart to skip the glaze. The glaze tasted horrible. The oil overpowered the chocolate. However the batter was delicious! I was glad nobody was home when I made it, so I could lick the bowl all by myself!