This no-churn, ultra-creamy frozen cheesecake combines rich chocolate, velvety cream cheese, and a buttery graham crust for the ultimate ice cream meets cheesecake experience!
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 1½ cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Ice Cream
- 24 oz (680g) cream cheese, softened (3 blocks)
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream, cold
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (175g) chocolate chips, melted (dark, milk, or semi-sweet)
- ¼ cup (20g) cocoa powder (Dutch-process for extra richness)
For Topping
- Chocolate sauce
- Whipped cream
- Extra graham crumbs
(Optional: Add ½ tsp espresso powder to enhance chocolate flavor!)
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Make the Crust
- Mix graham crumbs + sugar + melted butter until sandy.
- Press into a 9-inch springform pan (or deep pie dish).
- Freeze 30 mins to set.
2. Whip the Cheesecake Base
- Beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add condensed milk, heavy cream, and vanilla → whip until fluffy (like mousse).
- Fold in melted chocolate + cocoa powder until fully blended.
3. Assemble & Freeze
- Pour filling over the crust, smoothing the top.
- Cover with plastic wrap (press directly on surface to prevent ice crystals).
- Freeze 6+ hours (overnight is best).
4. Serve Like a Pro
- Run a warm knife around the edges before releasing the springform.
- Drizzle with chocolate sauce, pipe whipped cream, and dust with graham crumbs.
- Slice with a hot knife for clean cuts.
FAQs & Pro Tips
Q: Can I use an ice cream maker?
⚠️ No need! This is a no-churn recipe—the heavy cream whips up light and airy.
Q: Why is my cheesecake icy?
➡️ Overmixed filling or not covering tightly with plastic wrap.
Q: Can I use Oreo crumbs instead?
✅ Yes! Swap grahams for Oreo crumbs (no sugar needed) for a cookies-and-cream twist.
Q: How long does it keep?
- Freezer: Up to 2 weeks (wrap well to prevent freezer burn).
Q: Can I make it lighter?
➡️ Use Neufchâtel cheese and lite condensed milk, but texture will be less rich.
Serving Suggestions
🍓 Top with:
- Fresh berries
- Caramel sauce
- Crushed peppermint (for holidays)
🎉 Perfect for:
- Birthday parties
- Summer cookouts
- Chocolate lovers’ cravings
Nutrition (per slice): ~450 kcal | Servings: 10-12
This decadent frozen cheesecake is cool, creamy, and impossibly easy—no baking, no churning, just pure indulgence! 😍
Love texture? Stir in chopped chocolate bars or nuts before freezing! 🌟
