This ridiculously easy no bake chocolate cheesecake is made with just 6 simple dairy free ingredients and just so incredibly rich and creamy, you’d never believe it’s vegan! No nuts, no tofu, and made with a chocolate cookie crust, decadent silky chocolate cheesecake filling, and fresh espresso whipped cream, this is the best summer no bake dessert recipe!

sliced vegan no bake chocolate cheesecake on a cake plate

Why you need this no bake vegan chocolate cheesecake:

If you’re looking for a decadent, creamy, and lush no bake chocolate dessert that requires minimal effort AND minimal ingredients, then this is your recipe.

Let me introduce you to the creamiest no bake vegan chocolate cheesecake.

Now, I love a good classic baked cheesecake (especially this incredibly rich baked vegan chocolate cheesecake). But during the hotter months, we just need no bake (like this no bake Biscoff cheesecake– and it’s mini version! And this no bake vegan Nutella cheesecake and mini vegan chocolate cheesecakes!).

sliced vegan no bake chocolate cheesecake slices

This unbelievably creamy no bake vegan cheesecake really takes little effort at all yet looks elegant, and it’s absolutely delicious and sweet, just like your traditional cheesecake!

You need just 10 minutes, 8 ingredients (none of which contain tofu nor nuts!) and a little patience while it chills in the freezer for an hour for your new favorite summer dessert.

Ingredients Needed:

Okay, okay, so before we get to making the best chocolate cheesecake, vegan or not, let’s go over the 8 simple ingredients you need:

no bake vegan chocolate cheesecake ingredients
  • Vegan cream cheese: Now I like to make my own, which does contain pea milk. You can also use Tofutti (which does contain Soy), Kite Hill (which contains nuts), or Violife (both nut free and soy free).
  • Vegan chocolate: You’re going to want to use a really good quality dark chocolate. I really like Valrhona, Endangered Species, or Alter Eco for this. Enjoy Life will also work here too! I recommend vegan dark chocolate over vegan milk chocolate for a stronger chocolate flavor.
  • Cocoa powder: To enhance the chocolate flavor in the batter.
  • Chocolate cookies: I used an off brand of “Oreos” here (Back to Nature specifically, but Whole Foods has one too), but you can also use gluten free Oreos or make your own homemade Oreos (gluten free as needed!) here!
  • Vegan butter: Any brand you like is great here! You can also substitute in coconut oil.
  • Sugar: Or brown sugar- either works! We just want the richness from the sugar.

Overview: How to make no bake chocolate cheesecake, step by step

Espresso Whipped Cream:

This is optional, but the espresso whipped cream really takes this no bake chocolate cheesecake to the next level. It adds a level of richness to the cheesecake while also lightening the decadence a touch because it’s whipped cream.

Yes, making it all too easy to keep taking bite after bite 😉

You simply need just vegan heavy cream, instant espresso powder, and sugar.

Simply make the whipped cream as you would per the instructions on the box of the heavy vegan cream, and add in the espresso. How simple is that?!

slice of vegan no bake chocolate cheesecake on a plate

Storing Tips:

Because of the melted chocolate in this recipe, the cheesecake actually sets quite wonderfully in the fridge. I recommend storing the slices in the fridge for up to 1 week. Any longer, keep in the freezer for up to 3 months!

bitten slice of vegan chocolate cheesecake

You are just going to love this vegan chocolate cheesecake! It’s the perfect no bake summer dessert. If you get to making this recipe, let me know in the comments section below and be sure to give it a rating!

As always, I love to see your beautiful creations on Pinterest and Instagram, so be sure to tag me there!

Happy no-baking!