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No Bake Nanaimo Bar Cheesecake Recipe

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This No Bake Nanaimo Bar Cheesecake is a decadent dessert featuring layers of chocolatey crust, smooth custard cheesecake filling, and a rich ganache topping. Perfect for any occasion, this no-bake treat combines the classic flavors of Nanaimo bars with creamy cheesecake for a show-stopping dessert.

Ingredients

Crust:

  • Graham cracker crumbs
  • Cocoa powder
  • Unsweetened shredded coconut
  • Unsalted butter
  • Granulated sugar

Filling:

  • Cream cheese
  • Unsalted butter
  • Custard powder
  • Powdered sugar
  • Heavy cream

Ganache Topping:

  • Semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs, cocoa powder, shredded coconut, melted butter, and sugar. Press into a springform pan. Chill.
  2. Make the filling: Beat cream cheese, butter, custard powder, and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped cream. Spread over the crust. Chill.
  3. Prepare the ganache topping: Melt chocolate chips with heavy cream until smooth. Pour over the cheesecake layer.
  4. Chill the assembled cheesecake for at least 4-6 hours or overnight before serving.

Notes

  • Chill the cheesecake thoroughly for clean slicing.
  • Substitute custard powder with vanilla pudding mix if needed.
  • Garnish with whipped cream or shaved chocolate for extra flair.

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