Description
Creamy Nanaimo bar cheesecake brings Canadian dessert magic to your table without baking. Chocolate, custard, and graham cracker layers blend into a cool, rich slice of pure indulgence you won’t be able to resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust Ingredients:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 0.5 cups (120 ml) unsalted butter, melted
- 0.33 cups (80 ml) cocoa powder
- 0.25 cups (60 ml) granulated sugar
Instructions
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, shredded coconut, melted butter, cocoa powder, and sugar in a mixing bowl until thoroughly blended.
- Transfer the crumbly mixture into a springform pan, pressing firmly and evenly across the bottom to create a compact base layer.
- Refrigerate the base for 20 minutes to allow the ingredients to set and solidify.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, whip cream cheese until smooth and creamy, incorporating powdered sugar, custard powder, and vanilla extract.
- Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, maintaining a light and airy texture.
- Carefully spread the cream cheese mixture over the chilled base layer, ensuring an even distribution.
- Place the cheesecake in the refrigerator and allow it to set for approximately 23 hours until firm and fully chilled.
- Create the chocolate topping by microwaving chocolate chips and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until the mixture becomes completely smooth and glossy.
- Pour the melted chocolate evenly over the set cheesecake layer, covering the surface completely.
- Return the cheesecake to the refrigerator and chill for an additional hour to allow the chocolate topping to solidify.
- Once fully set, carefully release the springform pan and transfer the cheesecake to a serving plate.
- Slice into portions and serve chilled for the ultimate no-bake dessert experience.
Notes
- Customize the base by swapping graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed gluten-free cookies for those with dietary restrictions.
- Ensure cream cheese is room temperature to prevent lumps and create a smoother, silkier cheesecake texture.
- Consider using dark chocolate for the topping to reduce sweetness and add a sophisticated depth of flavor.
- Freeze individual slices wrapped tightly in plastic wrap for up to one month for a make-ahead dessert option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Canadian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 263
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 32 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 21 mg