Fudge Brownie No-Bake Cheesecake is a rich, chocolate lover’s dream.
I can’t get over this brownie no-bake cheesecake finished off with the best hot fudge sauce, this is by far my favorite dessert.
When I break out a rich, creamy, decadent recipe like this, it is usually to celebrate! It’s perfect for parties and celebrations throughout the year. This is hands-down my favorite no-bake cheesecake recipe. It’s rich, decadent, and never fails to impress.
Have you ever made a no-bake cheesecake that didn’t turn out right? Maybe it was never set up, leaving a soft mess in the pan, or the texture was just off. Well, you won’t have any problems with this chocolate cheesecake. It’s a tried and true recipe that I’ve made countless times.
It’s a treat that will impress the chocolate lovers in your life. With a brownie crust, fudgy chocolate cheesecake, and hot fudge sauce, this is a dessert they won’t soon forget.
Ingredients
- Boxed brownie mix
- 60% cocoa chocolate chips
- Cream cheese
- Sugar
- Softened butter
- Thawed, non-dairy whipped topping
- Mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
How do you make no-bake chocolate cheesecake?
Prepare an 8-inch springform pan, a cheesecake pan, by spraying it with cooking oil. Make and bake the brownies according to the package directions. Cool them completely.
Once the brownies are completely cool, make the no-bake cheesecake.
In a small bowl, add chocolate chips and heat in the microwave for 1 minute. Stir, then heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is completely smooth and melted. Set aside to cool.
In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and butter together on medium speed until smooth and creamy. I used my KitchenAid mixer for this.
Slowly add in cooled melted chocolate chips, stirring until well blended. Then, gently fold in Cool Whip until combined.
Stir in mini chocolate chips and stir until incorporated. Spread the cream cheese mixture on top of cooled brownies.
Place in the refrigerator until firm and set for 60-120 minutes.
Garnish the cheesecake with drizzles of hot fudge sauce before slicing and serving.
What’s the difference between no-bake and baked cheesecake?
The most significant difference is the variation in texture. Baked cheesecake is usually more dense and velvety, while no-bake cheesecakes are typically lighter and airier.
Additionally, convenience plays a big role. No-bake cheesecakes are simpler to set and quicker to make, perfect during the summer when you can’t bear to be in a hot kitchen.
Recipe Tips and Tricks
If you want from-scratch brownie crust, my homemade brownies are perfect for this recipe.
To make it even easier, skip baking the brownies and use store-bought ones. Just cut them to fit your springform pan and press them into it to create the crust. I do this when I am pressed for time!
Although it might be tempting, I don’t recommend using homemade whipped cream to make your cheesecake. It’s usually not stable enough to hold its shape for very long. The store-bought whipped topping is best for this recipe.
Feel free to make this chocolate brownie cheesecake a day in advance. Just hold off adding the fudge sauce until you are ready to serve it.
Have leftovers? They will keep well in the refrigerator for up to four days.
Make this brownie cheesecake recipe for family and friends, and I promise you will get rave reviews. No one can resist a slice of this fantastic no-bake dessert.
Whatever you happen to be celebrating, this ridiculous Fudge Brownie No-Bake Cheesecake is a perfect treat. You’ll love it.
No Bake Dessert Recipes
Love no-bake desserts? I sure do because they are traditionally easy to make, always delicious, and made with simple ingredients.
- Peanut Butter & Brownie No-Bake Cheesecake
- Fudge Brownie Red Velvet No-Bake Cheesecake
- White Chocolate Raspberry Truffle No-Bake Cheesecake
- Mini Chocolate Chip No-Bake Cheesecakes!
Don’t forget to pin this recipe to your favorite Pinterest board for later.
Fudge Brownie No-Bake Cheesecake
Ingredients
- 1 box brownie mix or for a fully no-bake recipe, buy a premade brownie and cut to fit to an 8 inch spring-form pan
- 1 1/2 cups 60% cocoa chocolate chips
- 12 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups frozen non-dairy whipped topping thawed
- 3/4 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
10-minute Hot Fudge Sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
Instructions
- Prepare an 8-inch springform pan, a cheesecake pan, by spraying it with cooking oil. Make and bake the brownies according to the package directions. Cool them completely.
- Once the brownies are completely cool, make the no-bake cheesecake.
- In a small bowl, add chocolate chips and heat in the microwave for 1 minute. Stir, then heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is completely smooth and melted. Set aside to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and butter together on medium speed until smooth and creamy. I used my KitchenAid mixer for this.
- Slowly add in cooled melted chocolate chips, stirring until well blended. Then, gently fold in Cool Whip until combined.
- Stir in mini chocolate chips and stir until incorporated. Spread the cream cheese mixture on top of cooled brownies. Place in the refrigerator until firm and set for 60-120 minutes.
- Garnish the cheesecake with drizzles of hot fudge sauce before slicing and serving.
Notes
This recipe was first shared in May 2015.
I am drooling looking at this Brownie! I can’t believe there is so much packed in here. This is something that I must have!
Yes it is. #musthave miss you friend. xo San
I am trying to make this but don’t understand all the directions help asap
How can you dub this a NO BAKE CHEESECAKE when the brownies the mean part of the cheesecake is baked.
Hi can someone please tell me what could frozen non dairy whipped topping be? Or what could be a replacement for this, thank you.
Cool Whip but you can also make you own homemade whipped cream.
This was such a hit at my family Christmas party!! I’m almost 15 and found this on Pinterest and I was worried about the cheesecake texture because I’ve never made cheesecake before, but it turned out to be deelliccciiioouusss. The hot fudge sauce though was difficult because of the odd texture it was goopy, but still tasted good. I wish there were instructions on what to do if the sauce wasn’t smooth. Thanks so much!
Rock star Abby! Great job girl! Well if the sauce was so thick and goopy you probably had it on too high of heat, next time turn the heat down. And you could always whisk in a little milk, that would help thin it out. Let me know f you have any more questions.
If you are in the United States, look for Cool Whip. Not sure how to help if you are outside the USA
Cool Whipple in the frozen food section
This should not even be legal!! Seriously brownie cheesecake!! I can’t wait to make this!
Oh, my word!!!! Now that’s the way to do a brownie!! I am seriously in love with everything about this!! And congrats on your husband’s new job and that you get to stay in the same area! We are kind of debating some of the same things…although not quite as big of a move as Berlin.
Oh my! Like a slice of heaven on a plate! 🙂
How in the world did I miss this luxurious, amazing recipe?! It looks SO FUDGY and absolutely heavenly!
The recipe says to spray a springform pan but in the recipe you pour the mixture over the brownies so you do not need a springform pan. Am I reading it wrong?
Debbie – you bake the brownies in the spring form pan – then once they have cooled add the cheesecake mixture to it while still in the spring form pan, so that you can chill it and have it set. Does this make sense? San
Why is it called No Bake if it is baked?
Kim – You don’t bake the cheesecake, so it is no bake. Sorry for the confusion this may have caused. San
oh my! This looks decadent to the max! And no bake? Someone this summer is getting this for their birthday cake – SOMEONE!I will find someone! 😉
this looks divine but what is frozen non-dairy whipped topping?
Would it work do you think with using real whipping cream vs the whipped topping? I cant eat cool whip, it always makes me sick.
How is this “no-bake” when you have to bake the brownie?
Kim – You don’t bake the cheesecake, so it is no bake. Sorry for the confusion this may have caused. San
so I use the double batch of the Double Chocolate Ghirardelli’s boxed brownie mix for your recipe?
Is the soften stick butter unsalted ?
Hi! I was wondering if there are any alternatives to the ‘2 cups frozen non-dairy whipped topping’? I live in Australia and I don’t think we have that (cool whip I’ve heard it is in America) in our supermarkets, would standard whipped cream work or whipped cream in a can with a nozzle? or will it change the recipe too much? Thank you! Have a great day 🙂
Sarah-Jane – you can make homemade whipped cream using heavy whipping cream. But do not use the whipped cream that comes in the can, that will not stand up in the recipe, as it is too runny. Hope this helps. xo San
Ohhh I’ve gotta make this on Friday with my daughter!! I will use whipping cream as we don’t have the cool whip in uk, it looks Devine!!! Xx
Just wondering if this can be made the day before? Will it be ok or will the brownie get soggy?
Amy – it won’t. It will taste great even 3 days later. xo San
I want this. Now!
Do you use 1 brownie recipe, as stated, or should I halve it? When I clicked on the brownie link, it looked like a big batch.
Can’t wait to make this! If you bake the brownies yourself, do you bake them in the springform pan? Or do you bake them separately and then put them in the spring form pan?
I baked them in the spring form pan. 🙂
So you make the cheesecake and brownie mix separate but somehow it’s combined and there’s no step by step of this part.Help me asap
Kat – you make the brownies first.
Then follow the rest of the directions for the cheesecake, does this make sense?
Feel free to email me directly at sandra@adashofsanity.com if you need help.
I agree with this, there is directions about brownie setting aside then making the cheesecake and setting aside. But it did not say to pour the cheesecake on top of the cooled brownie to set. I only found this instruction in our comments. I was also confused about how they came together.
I am not seeing where you add the 1/4 cup of milk, the brown sugar, the softened butter, the cocoa powder and the vanilla?? I see in the ingredient list 2 butters, one softened one not. I am going to assume to put all of it with the cream cheese mixture since I am not sure when else I am supposed to incorporate them : (
Hannah – All the the ingredients you listed are for the hot fudge sauce. Hope that helps.
San
I alternated the directions to more clear. Hope that helps.
XO San
Ummmm how is this a no bake recipe when you have to bake the brownies?
You don’t bake the cheesecake, so it is no bake. Sorry for the confusion this may have caused. San
Ahhhhhhhh, the recipie tells you to buy premade brownies from a bakery. Or it says you can make your own. She is giving you choices. It is a no bake cheesecake. End of story. Make your brownie s if you’d like then cut them to fit in your springform pan and then pour the cheesecake on top. It will firm up in the fridge.
Sandra! I’m in love with this cheesecake…..and I’m not even a diehard chocolate gal. It looks amazing!!
I have made this two times and it is a quick delicious dessert for all chocolate lovers. Too rich for some but just perfect for most. Thanks for the delicious recipe
The name is misleading…..the first step is to bake the brownies. How is that a no bake cheesecake??
You don’t bake the cheesecake, so it is no bake. Sorry for the confusion this may have caused. San
People are really stupid
Thank you all for sharing recipes, is very useful especially for me who work in restaurants in my country Indonesia, hopefully with your sincerity which has shared the recipe into good deeds degan rewards are very great reward
I’d like to double the cheesecake and make this in a 13×9 pan. Would I need to double the butter and sugar?
Milk is listed in the ingredients, but I can’t find where milk should be added in the recipe. Am I missing something? Also, 1/4 of butter is listed twice–are there two places in the recipe where 1/4 is needed?
Also, the igredients list include cocoa powder, and I don’t see where to add it in the recipe, either.
Dani – I sent you an email. You are looking at the hot fudge sauce ingredient list – and I commented with the directions below and sent you an email with them as well. Sorry that was confusing. Let me know if you need anything else. XO San
Milk is listed in the ingredients, but I can’t find where milk should be added in the recipe. Am I missing something? Also, 1/4 cup of butter is listed twice–are there two places in the recipe where 1/4 cup of butter is needed?
Dani –
Hey there the milk and the extra butter you mentioned are for the hot fudge sauce, which the directions are at the bottom of the post. But I have also listed them here:
In a small mixing bowl stir together brown sugar and cocoa powder, set aside.
In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, add butter and milk, bring to a slow boil, and let it bubble for 3-5 minutes. Stirring occasionally. Add cocoa and brown sugar mixture, stirring constantly and cook for 2-3 minutes and sauce is smooth.
Enjoy!
San
Sandra,this is so drool worthy! I’ll make a gluten free version of it 🙂
Holy hell, was this ever delicious!!!! I made it for a dessert at a bbq at my house and it was gone, gone, gone. Will definitely be making it again. I used Ghiradelli Brownie mix for the bottom. Thank you for sharing!!!!
I’ve since made it two more times for different events…..this is definitely a keeper!!!!
Can this be made ahead and frozen?
Holy crud. Could there be a more perfect dessert? I don’t think so! Totally pinning this!
I’m a vegetarian. Plz help me to hv anything instead of egg in the brownie recipe
This cheesecake looks divine!
These look perfectly chocolatey. Great pictures too.
Oh, my. How insanely rich and decadent!
Can I make the fudge sauce ahead of time, put it in the fridge and then warm it up in a jar before serving? I’m bringing it to a dessert night so serving immediately isn’t an option! Thanks
This looks delicious and easy to prepare too. I can’t wait to try this. Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipes.
So question- my daughter wants this for a birthday cake- but a round normal size cheesecake pan won’t work (and I don’t own a springform pan anyway). any tips for how to adapt this to a 9 x 13 pan? do I need to up quantities at all? also- how thick/solid does the hot fudge sauce get? wondering if it could be used as “frosting” on the cake (ie, done the night before), or if its too runny for that? Thanks so much for your help!
Gurrrrl! This looks AMAZING. You had me at cheesecake. #nomnomnom
Nice photos – some of your best.
This is absolutely magnificent, scrumptious, delicious, super yummy fudge brownie. Definitely I will prep it on the weekend for my family. Can i post it on my blog?
You are reading my mind! This is amazing!
I really NEED this cheesecake in my life. Like, now.
This is so delicious and decadent! Bring it on!!
I feel like my weekend is already looking better knowing that this is going to be in it! Yummy!!
This couldn’t look more DIVINE!!!! I want to dive in.
I seriously have died and gone to heaven. This cheesecake looks so rich and decadent!
WOW, that looks absolutely scrumptious!
I’m sure if Germany had a bite of this cheesecake, they’d make fridges big enough to hold multitudes of them! Oh my goodness! I’m all for this chocolately, creamy treat. Definitely giving a go at this awesome recipe asap to fill the gaps in my refrigerator!
Wow! This fudge brownie no-bake cheesecake recipe is incredible! I’m seriously so inspired right now. I need to add cinnamon to recipe and it would be perfect. Thx for sharing!
That sounds delicious, enjoy!
This looks so sinfully good, I may have to eat this in the dark! lol!!
Thank you, enjoy!!!
This is a chocolate lover’s dream! Wow!!
It totally is, enjoy!
Love this dessert. I am a chocolate lover, so this will be a hit with me.
It’s great for chocolate lovers, enjoy!
OH my goodness, this cheesecake looks seriously good!
I hope you enjoy!
Such delicious cheesecake! My kids would love this!
I hope they enjoy it, thanks!
This is every chocolate lovers dream!
Enjoy!
Maybe you could get your educator husband to proofread your blog. This former teacher cringes at things like this –
“I can’t over this FUDGE BROWNIE NO-BAKE CHEESECAKE – it by far my favorite dessert. “
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Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it!
This recipe is divine, I served this at a party and all the guests simply loved these. Thank you for sharing.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Hello! So I’m thinking of making this for christmas, do you think it’s possible to mirror glaze it it or will the brownies be too lumpy? I thought if i froze it would be easier but maybe not
The chocolate chips do make it so it’s not completely smooth, but maybe if you set aside some of the cheesecake without the added chocolate chips and spread it over the rest, you could possibly get it smooth enough for the glaze to work right. Let us know how it turns out!
Fudge Brownie No-Bake Cheesecak looking delious and yummy i love it very tasty and sweet .thanks for this post
Thank you! Enjoy!
i love cheesecake. it is very fantastic. i made it and share with my friends.
I’m so glad you liked it!
Delicious recipe it is, Creamy, Sweetie, sponge. Thank You
Cheers
Scott
I’m glad you love it!
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Of course! Enjoy!
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I know for sure this Fudge Brownie would be a huge hit in my house!
This is one of my most favorite cakes ever!
It’s the best! Enjoy!
I am going to love this chocolate goddess of a cheesecake! I’ll be “baking” it this weekend.
Let us know how it turned out!
I love that this is loaded with chocolate and is made quickly and easily at home. My girls would love to lick the spoons.
I’m sure they would! It is hard to resist :). Enjoy!
This is my favorite no bake cheesecake recipe! It’s so rich and delicious!
Thank you!
This looks amazing. I love no-bake deserts.
Thanks, enjoy!
This looks so great!! And I love no-bake cake, thank you so much for the recipe!
Thank you! I hope you enjoy the cheesecake!
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I love that you have combined brownies and cheesecake into one incredible dessert. It is truly a slice of heaven!
Thank you!
When two dessert worlds collide you get amazing desserts like this! I can’t wait to make this!
Thank you, enjoy!
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Thank you, enjoy!
This is one of our go-to desserts! Whenever it’s someone’s birthday in my family, this is their top request. So good!
So glad to hear that, thank you!
Such a decadent dessert! Definitely worthy of a restaurant, indeed!
Thank you!!
Brownies, Cheesecake, and no bake?! This dessert is most definitely a triple threat! So decadent and chocolatey!
Thank you, enjoy!
Thank you for sharing that, Just to let you know me and my wife both the teachers.
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I hope they enjoy it!!
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Thank you! It is definitely delicious!
Tried this and it was a huge hit!! My kids can’t stop eating it!
So glad to hear you enjoyed it!
Tried this and it was a huge hit!! My kids can’t stop eating it! Can’t wait to make it again!
This was such a delicious and easy dessert! Definitely looking forward to enjoying this again after dinner tonight!
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This is a chocolate lover’s dream!
It sure is! Enjoy!
This comes out so rich and full of chocolate! It’s the BEST cheesecake ever!
So glad you enjoyed it!!
I made this for my gang and they loved it. We are chocoholics and this one hit the spot just right!
I’m so glad to hear that! It definitely is a chocoholic’s dream!
I need to try this Fudge Brownie immediately, it looks so good!
Definitely! Enjoy!
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Thank you! Enjoy!
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Thank you, enjoy!
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It’s definitely one of the best desserts! Enjoy!
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Definitely try this recipe! This is a best choice when I don’t want a full chocolate cheesecake, the brownie layer sounds great!
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Love the texture of this cheesecake! It’s the best ever!
It’s our new favorite summer no bake cheesecake! It’s so easy to make but so delicious!
This Fudge Brownie No-Bake Cheesecake sounds amazing! I want to dive into my screen!
This was so hard to resist!! Everyone at my house loved it!
Oh my goodness! This no bake cheesecake was so yummy and very addicting! My hubby and daughter were all over this cheesecake! Such a huge hit and was gone so fast. I seriously can’t wait to make this again!
Thanks for sharing your recipe, I was able to make it and my co-workers love it!
Your recipe is so good. I made this cake for brother’s birthday during this lockdown and he loved it. I decorated with whipped cream instaed of brownies though.
This is THE ideal chocolate cheesecake!
Nice there was a chocolate mix
No bake? that was interesting, i want to make this recipe at home obiviously
Great recipa, looks like brownie with no bake cheesecake has a great taste
thanks for the recipe, this is my first time making cheesecake without baking.
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Can I make this before the event and put the fudge topping on it. If I just keep it in the fridge or does the fudge have to be put on right before serving?