Make this rich and creamy Rocky Road Cheesecake packed with chocolate, marshmallows, and crunchy nuts—an easy dessert that is perfect for any chocolate lover.
This no-bake cheesecake is such an easy dessert recipe that even a beginner baker can feel like a seasoned pro. Crunchy, chocolatey cookie base topped with a velvety-smooth, rich chocolate cheesecake featuring pops of walnut and clouds of marshmallow throughout. Top with extra marshmallows, walnuts, and chocolate drizzle, and you have a superb and indulgent dessert.
No-Bake Rocky Road Cheesecake Recipe with Chocolate & Marshmallows
This delicious rocky road cheesecake is the perfect dessert for parties, as it is an easy make-ahead dessert.
Tips and variations for making this No-Bake Rocky Road Cheesecake Recipe:
● Oreo cookies were used in this recipe, but you can use any chocolate biscuits or chocolate cream-filled cookies.
● 36 Oreos = 2½ cups crumbs
● 7 ounces of chocolate chips = 1 1/6 cups (6 ounces of chocolate chips is 1 cup)
● Milk chocolate chips are used in this recipe. If you prefer dark chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate, use them for the drizzle.
● How to make vanilla extract
● In the United States, ½ cup butter = 1 stick.
● Butter in Baking: Essential Tips for Perfect Baked Goods
● The use of parchment paper is not 100% necessary, but it is recommended so that the cheesecake can be easily removed from the bottom of the springform pan.
● You can leave the nuts out if there is someone with a sensitivity.
● Add mini chocolate chips to make a Heavenly Hash version.
● This is a perfect make-ahead dessert.
● This recipe does not use marshmallow fluff, marshmallow creme, or chocolate sauce,
● Warm your knife under hot water and wipe it dry; you will then be able to slice through the cheesecake easily for serving.
● This recipe is made with ingredients commonly found in your local grocery store.
● Store leftovers in an airtight container or well covered in the fridge for up to four (4) days.
● You can freeze this cheesecake. Place in an airtight container and freeze for up to two (2) months. Thaw in the fridge the day before serving. Keep in mind that the marshmallows on the top can harden in the freezer. If you don’t have a container that big, place the finished cake on a baking sheet and lay it flat in the freezer. Once it is frozen, wrap the cheesecake in plastic wrap twice, then wrap it in aluminum foil before putting it back in the freezer. When you are ready to thaw, unwrap the cheesecake and place it on a serving dish before thawing in the fridge.
Other cheesecake recipes you might enjoy:
● Tiramisu Cheesecake Recipe | Creamy Baked Classic Dessert
● Best Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe with Pecan Crust
● The Best Baked Luscious Lemon Cheesecake Recipe
● Bake Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe
You don’t always want to bake desserts, so here are some other no-bake cheesecake recipes you might enjoy:
● No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe
● No-Bake Cranberry Cheesecake Parfait Recipe
● Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Parfait Recipe
Other Rocky Road Recipes:
● Rocky Road Cookie Bars Recipe
No-Bake Rocky Road Cheesecake Recipe Ingredients:
● 36 Oreo Cookies, ground into crumbs
● ½ cup Butter, melted
● 7 oz Milk Chocolate Chips, divided
● 16 ounces of Cream Cheese
● ½ cup Granulated Sugar
● 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
● 1½ cups Heavy Whipping cream
● 1 cup Mini Marshmallows
● ½ cup Chopped Walnuts
● Additional walnuts, marshmallows, and melted chocolate for garnish
No-Bake Rocky Road Cheesecake Mise en Place:
● 9″ Springform Pan
● Parchment Paperr
● Rubber Spatula
● Food Processor
● Measuring Cup
● Stand-up Mixer (paddle attachment, whisk attachment, large bowl, etc.) or Hand Mixer (electric mixer)
● Medium Mixing Bowl
● Small Microwave Safe Bowl
No-Bake Rocky Road Cheesecake Recipe Directions:
1. Line the bottom of a 9” springform pan with parchment paper.
2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cookie crumbs with the melted butter until the mixture reaches the consistency of wet sand.
3. Press the Oreo cookie mixture into the bottom of your prepared pan.
4. Place the springform pan in the fridge to chill while you make the filling.
5. In a small, microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips at 50% power, stirring every 30 seconds, until smooth, about 4 minutes. Remove and set aside 1½ tablespoons for drizzling the top and set aside to cool for 5 minutes.
6. In the bowl of your stand mixer, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract together until it is smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
7. Add the melted chocolate and beat until the chocolate is fully incorporated and smooth.
8. In a separate large mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, about 3-5 minutes.
9. Add half of the whipped cream to the cream cheese bowl and fold in gently using a rubber spatula. Repeat this step with the remaining half.
10. Add the mini marshmallows and walnuts and fold them through the batter.
11. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the prepared crust. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to overnight.
12. Once the cheesecake has chilled completely, remove it from the pan onto a serving plate. It should remove easily, but you may have to run a knife around the outside of the cake to keep it from sticking.
13. Add some extra marshmallows, walnuts, and a drizzle of melted chocolate (from the milk chocolate you set aside) to the top of the cheesecake.
14. Serve chilled.
15. Store leftovers in an airtight container or well covered in the fridge for up to four (4) days.
No-Bake Rocky Road Cheesecake Recipe with Chocolate & Marshmallows

No-Bake Rocky Road Cheesecake Recipe with Chocolate & Marshmallows. Make this rich and creamy Rocky Road Cheesecake packed with chocolate, marshmallows, and crunchy nuts—an easy dessert that is perfect for any chocolate lover.
Ingredients
- 36 Oreo Cookies, ground into crumbs
- ½ cup Butter, melted
- 7 oz Milk Chocolate Chips, divided
- 16 ounces of Cream Cheese
- ½ cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1½ cups Heavy Whipping cream
- 1 cup Mini Marshmallows
- ½ cup Chopped Walnuts
- Additional walnuts, marshmallows, and melted chocolate for garnish
Instructions
- Line the bottom of a 9” springform pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cookie crumbs with the melted butter until the mixture reaches the consistency of wet sand.
- Press the Oreo cookie mixture into the bottom of your prepared pan.
- Place the springform pan in the fridge to chill while you make the filling.
- In a small, microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips at 50% power, stirring every 30 seconds, until smooth, about 4 minutes. Remove and set aside 1½ tablespoons for drizzling the top, and set aside to cool for 5 minutes.
- In the bowl of your stand mixer, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract together until it is smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
- Add the melted chocolate and beat until the chocolate is fully incorporated and smooth.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add half of the whipped cream to the cream cheese bowl and fold in gently using a rubber spatula. Repeat this step with the remaining half.
- Add the mini marshmallows and walnuts and fold them through the cheesecake batter.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the prepared crust. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to overnight.
- Once the cheesecake has chilled completely, remove it from the pan onto a serving plate. It should remove easily, but you may have to run a knife around the outside of the cake to keep it from sticking.
- Add some extra marshmallows, walnuts, and a drizzle of melted chocolate (from the milk chocolate you set aside) to the top of the cheesecake.
- Serve chilled.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container or well covered in the fridge for up to four (4) days.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 642Total Fat: 47gSaturated Fat: 25gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 345mgCarbohydrates: 52gFiber: 2gSugar: 37gProtein: 7g
Note: for exact nutritional information, consult your dietitian. All nutritional information provided is simply a guideline.
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