No-bake Mars cheesecake
Recipe for a delicious no-bake cheesecake inspired by Mars bars
No-bake Mars cheesecake is a delicious, creamy no-bake cheesecake with the addition of dulce de leche (kajmak), which gives it a sweet taste and lightness. On top of the cheesecake is a thick chocolate glaze that perfectly complements the delicate taste of cheese and dulce de leche, as well as chopped Mars bars. This is an ideal proposal for lovers of desserts with an intense and rich flavor. Prepare this cheesecake for special occasions or for a weekend dessert.
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No-bake Mars cheesecake recipe with video
If you like delicious, creamy cheesecakes and have a sweet tooth, try this recipe for a cheesecake like a Mars bar. The cheesecake is prepared on a base of chocolate cookies with cheesecake in two flavors and a thick layer of dulce de leche. I highly recommend it!
Mars no-bake cheesecake recipe
Wyposażenie
- Springform pan with a diameter of about 22 cm.
Składniki
ingredients for the cheesecake base
- approx 130 g chocolate biscuits (- finely crushed)
- approx 60 g butter (melted)
ingredients for no-bake dulce de leche cheesecake
- 600 g quark cheese (for cheesecakes – full-fat – e.g. Piątnica)
- approx 250-300 g dulce de leche
- 150 ml heavy cream (- I used 30%)
- 4 teaspoons gelatin (+ a little cold water to dissolve it)
- powdered sugar (- optional, to taste – I didn’t add any)
ingredients for no-bake chocolate cheesecake
- 400 g quark cheese (for cheesecakes – full-fat)
- 100 g milk chocolate
- 100 ml heavy cream (- I used 30%)
- 3 teaspoons gelatin (+ a little cold water to dissolve it)
ingredients for the Mars cheesecake topping
- approx 200 g dulce de leche (- I used what was left in the can)
- 100 g dark chocolate
- 100 ml heavy cream (- I used 30%)
- 2 Mars bars
Instrukcja
How to make a cookie base for cheesecake
- Mix the finely crushed cookies (I used biscuits) with melted butter and press them into the bottom of the mold.approx 130 g chocolate biscuits, approx 60 g butter
- Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the cheesecake.
How to make no-bake dulce de leche cheesecake
- Transfer the quark cheese to a large bowl, add the dulce de leche – approximately 2/3 of the can – and blend. You can check the taste of the mixture and if it’s not sweet enough, add more dulce de leche or a little powdered sugar.600 g quark cheese, approx 250-300 g dulce de leche
- Add the heavy cream and blend briefly until combined.150 ml heavy cream, powdered sugar
- Heat the gelatin, which has been soaked in cold water, briefly until it becomes liquid.4 teaspoons gelatin
- Add a tablespoon of the cheesecake mixture to it and mix thoroughly.
- Pour the gelatin into the rest of the cheesecake mixture and blend quickly.
- Transfer the dulce de leche cheesecake onto the cookie base and chill in the refrigerator.
How to make no-bake chocolate cheesecake
- Heat the heavy cream and when it’s hot, add the broken chocolate to it – stir until it melts.100 g milk chocolate, 100 ml heavy cream
- Transfer the quark cheese to a bowl and add the melted chocolate – blend together.400 g quark cheese
- Prepare the gelatin as for the dulce de leche part, heat it, add a little of the chocolate cheesecake mixture, and blend everything until combined.3 teaspoons gelatin
- Spread the chocolate cheesecake over the dulce de leche cheesecake and chill in the refrigerator.
How to make Mars no-bake cheesecake – finishing
- Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan and add the broken chocolate to the hot cream. Stir until melted – let cool slightly.100 ml heavy cream, 100 g dark chocolate
- Remove the set cheesecake from the refrigerator and spread the remaining dulce de leche over its top.approx 200 g dulce de leche
- Pour the cooled chocolate glaze over the dulce de leche and spread it evenly.
- Slice the Mars bars and arrange them on top of the cheesecake.2 Mars bars
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Mars Cheesecake – tips
I prepared this no-bake Mars cheesecake for Easter, but only now did I have time to write down the exact recipe for you.
As you can probably guess, it is inspired by Mars bars.
Hence, it consists of two layers of cheesecake with different flavors. Additionally, the cheesecake has a thick layer of dulce de leche and a thick layer of chocolate glaze on top.
How to make no-bake Mars cheesecake?
I made each cheesecake layer separately, but they are thick enough that you can make them one after another.
One cheesecake layer is a dulce de leche cheesecake made with dulce de leche mass. I used traditional Gostyń dulce de leche mass here – the can has a little over 500g. You can also, of course, use flavored dulce de leche masses if you don’t have plain fudge. I didn’t add the entire mass to the cheesecake mixture, only about 2/3 – for a nice and light flavor. I used the rest of the mass later to spread on top of the set Mars cheesecake.
The second layer is a no-bake chocolate cheesecake made with milk chocolate. I previously melted the chocolate in heated heavy cream and then blended it with cream cheese.
I didn’t add extra sugar to either cheesecake mixture, because I knew that the dulce de leche on top would add a lot of sweetness to the cake. However, if you have a sweeter tooth, you can add a little powdered sugar to each layer and mix it thoroughly with the cream cheese mixture.
How to prepare gelatin for no-bake cheesecake?
To make the cheesecake stable, I added gelatin to each layer.
I prepare it the same way every time.
I don’t pour boiling water over it, but cold water – I add just enough to slightly cover the gelatin and let it sit for a few minutes. During this time, the gelatin swells.
Only then do I heat it until it’s liquid – I do this in the microwave – usually heating it for less than 10 seconds. If you don’t have a microwave, place the glass with gelatin in a pot of hot water.
Gelatin should not be overheated, as it may lose its gelling properties if it gets too hot.
Also, do not add such warm gelatin directly to the mixture, as it can create lumps and make the cheesecake unappetizing.
Therefore, you must first temper it by adding 1-2 tablespoons of the mixture and mixing thoroughly. Only then do you add such gelatin to the cheesecake, or any cream, and mix thoroughly.
No-bake Mars cheesecake calories
Ahem.
So, how many calories does this no-bake Mars cheesecake have? You probably saw in the table above that 100g of such a cheesecake has about 320 kcal. It must be said that, looking at the list of ingredients, it doesn’t look bad :)
It gets a little worse when I say that with 12 servings, one slice will weigh about 200g ….
And here I draw a veil of silence and suggest cutting thin slices ;) or a long walk after eating it ;)
Despite its calorie count, this no-bake Mars cheesecake tastes so sensational and looks so divine that for a special occasion, and when you have guests with whom you can share these calories, it is absolutely worth making.
I found it absolutely delicious and I’m waiting for your comments and opinions. Write below what you think about it.
Recommended no-bake cheesecake recipes
If you like no-bake cheesecakes and love unusual flavors, be sure to check out my other cheesecake recipes. On the blog, you’ll find a whole host of delicious recipes, not only for no-bake cheesecakes but also for baked or cooked cheesecakes. Take a quick look at some of my suggestions.
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No-Bake Mars Cheesecake Recipe
The Mars cheesecake is a hugely popular dessert among those with a serious sweet tooth. Its star ingredient is soft, delicate cream cheese, beautifully combined with creamy dulce de leche (kajmak) and smooth milk chocolate. This pairing creates a unique, melt-in-your-mouth flavor. The two distinct layers of the cheesecake—one dulce de leche and one chocolate—taste absolutely incredible together and complement each other perfectly.
However, that’s not all that makes this Mars cheesecake so special. The dessert is topped with a rich chocolate ganache that perfectly balances the sweet cheese filling, right over a thick, hidden layer of dulce de leche. This glaze is thick and velvety, giving the cheesecake the ultimate texture and flavor. The finishing touch of chopped Mars bars is the literal icing on the cake, making the Mars cheesecake truly live up to its name!
