Description
Rich Canadian Nanaimo bar cheesecake blends creamy indulgence with classic dessert nostalgia. Layers of chocolate, custard, and smooth cheesecake create a no-bake masterpiece you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Base and Binding Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Craft a robust base by mixing graham cracker crumbs, shredded coconut, cocoa powder, melted butter, and sugar into a cohesive texture. Firmly press the crumbly mixture across the bottom of a greased 9-inch springform pan, ensuring an even, compact layer. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to set the foundation.
- Whip cream cheese, powdered sugar, butter, and vanilla extract until achieving a silky, uniform consistency. Gently spread the creamy mixture over the chilled crust, creating a smooth, even layer. Return to refrigerator and allow to set for 1 hour.
- Warm heavy cream until steaming but not boiling. Pour the heated cream over chocolate chips and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Stir methodically until the mixture transforms into a glossy, uniform ganache. Carefully drizzle and spread the ganache across the cheesecake surface, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Refrigerate the assembled dessert for a minimum of 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow flavors to meld and texture to firm. When ready to serve, carefully release from springform pan, slice into elegant portions, and present chilled.
Notes
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs for a celiac-friendly version.
- Adjust sweetness by reducing powdered sugar or using natural sweeteners like stevia for a lower-calorie dessert.
- Enhance coconut flavor by toasting shredded coconut before mixing into the crust for a deeper, nuttier taste.
- Create elegant garnish by sprinkling extra toasted coconut or chocolate shavings on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Canadian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 381 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 98 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg