Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
No Bake Neapolitan Cheesecake 84.png

No Bake Neapolitan Cheesecake

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

๐Ÿฐ No Bake Neapolitan Cheesecake Recipe offers a creamy, layered dessert that’s easy to prepare without an oven.
๐Ÿ“ Combining rich chocolate, fresh strawberry, and smooth vanilla layers, this cheesecake is perfect for impressive yet simple entertaining.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
  • Yield: 9-inch cheesecake

Ingredients

– 25 chocolate sandwich cookies for the crust

– 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted for the crust

– 2 cups heavy whipping cream, very cold for the cheesecake base, divided for three layers

– 1/4 cup powdered sugar for the cheesecake base

– 2 pounds cream cheese, softened to room temperature for the cheesecake base

– 1 cup granulated sugar for the cheesecake base

– 1/3 cup sour cream, room temperature for the cheesecake base

– 5 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped for the chocolate layer

– 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder for the chocolate layer

– 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved for the strawberry layer

– 2 tablespoons granulated sugar for the strawberry layer

– 1 tablespoon cornstarch for the strawberry layer

– 1 tablespoon water for the strawberry layer

– 5 drops pink gel food coloring for the strawberry layer

– 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract for the vanilla layer

– 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice for the vanilla layer

Instructions

1-First, coat a 9-inch springform pan with nonstick spray and pulse 25 chocolate sandwich cookies into fine crumbs. Mix with 5 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter and press firmly into the pan base, then chill in the refrigerator.

2-Next, whip 2 cups of very cold heavy whipping cream with 1/4 cup powdered sugar to stiff peaks. Beat 2 pounds of softened cream cheese with 1 cup granulated sugar until smooth, add 1/3 cup room temperature sour cream, and fold in the whipped cream. Divide the batter into three equal parts and chill two portions.

3-For the chocolate layer, melt 5 ounces of chopped bittersweet chocolate and whisk with 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder until smooth. Combine with one batter portion, spread over the crust, and freeze for 30 minutes.

4-Then, for the strawberry layer, simmer 1 cup fresh strawberries (hulled and halved) with 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and 1 tablespoon water until thickened. Cool, mash, strain for smoothness, fold into another batter portion with 5 drops pink gel food coloring, layer over chocolate, and freeze for 30 minutes.

5-Lastly, stir 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract and 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice into the remaining batter. Spread over the strawberry layer, freeze for 30 minutes, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.

Last Step:

Please leave a rating and comment letting us know how you liked this recipe! This helps our business to thrive and continue providing free, high-quality recipes for you.

Notes

๐Ÿซ Use good-quality baking chocolate (not chips) for a rich chocolate layer.
๐Ÿ“ Strain the cooked strawberry sauce for a smooth, creamy strawberry layer.
โ„๏ธ Ensure heavy cream is very cold and whip it in a chilled bowl for best volume.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Freezing Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Cheesecake
  • Method: No-Bake, Layering
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice