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No Bake Chocolate Pecan Cheesecake Recipe

Indulge in this decadent No-Bake Chocolate Pecan Cheesecake! Rich, creamy chocolate filling swirled with fluffy meringue and crunchy pecans sits atop a buttery pecan crust. This easy, no-bake recipe is perfect for any occasion – impress your guests with minimal effort and maximum flavor! Ready in under 3 hours (plus freezing time).

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 0 mins
Calories 417.5 kcal
Protein 14g
Rating 0.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for No Bake Chocolate Pecan Cheesecake

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How to Make No Bake Chocolate Pecan Cheesecake

  1. **Crust:** In a medium bowl, combine 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs, ½ cup chopped pecans, ¼ cup granulated sugar, and 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) melted unsalted butter. Mix until well combined.
  2. Press the crust mixture firmly into the bottom of a lightly greased 9-inch springform pan using the back of a spoon or your fingers.
  3. **Filling:** In a large bowl, beat 16 ounces cream cheese and ¼ cup granulated sugar with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
  4. Beat in 2 large egg yolks and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. Melt 6 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate chips and gently stir them into the cream cheese mixture until smooth.
  6. In a separate clean bowl, beat 2 large egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add ¼ cup granulated sugar and continue beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
  7. Gently fold one-third of the egg whites into the chocolate mixture to lighten it. Then, gently fold in the remaining egg whites and 1 cup of whipped cream until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  8. Pour the filling over the prepared crust and spread evenly.
  9. **Garnish:** Sprinkle with ½ cup chopped pecans and drizzle with 2 tablespoons melted semi-sweet chocolate.
  10. Cover the springform pan tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
  11. Freeze for at least 3 hours, or preferably overnight, until firm.
  12. Before serving, remove the cheesecake from the freezer 30 minutes before serving to allow it to soften slightly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

55g

Fat

94g

Carbs

8g

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