No Bake Yodel Cheesecake
Cream-filled, chocolate-frosted snack cakes are the crust in this decadent triple-chocolate cheesecake!
1 package (11 oz.) frosted creme-filled devil's food snack cakes, such as Yodels
2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup hot water
1 env. (1/4 oz.) unflavored gelatin
3 packages (8 oz. each) cream cheese, at room temperature
1 can (14 oz.), sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled
4 cups thawed whipped topping, 12-oz. cont.
2 additional frosted creme-filled devil's food snack cakes, such as Yodels sliced, optional
Coat 8" spring form pan with cooking spray. Cut 4 cakes crosswise into 4 pieces each. Stand, frosted side up, around edge of pan. Halve remaining cakes length-wise; arrange in bottom of pan, cutting to fit.
In microwave-safe bowl, stir cocoa into hot water until smooth. Sprinkle gelatin over mixture; let stand until softened, 5 minutes. Microwave on High in 10-second intervals, stirring, until dissolved.
In large bowl on medium-high speed, beat cream cheese, milk and melted chocolate chips until smooth and fluffy, 2-3 minutes. Slowly and gradually beat in gelatin mixture until blended. Fold in 2 cups topping; spread in pan. Cover; refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight. Carefully run knife around edge of cheesecake; remove side of pan. If desired, transfer remaining topping to pastry bag fitted with star tip; pipe or spoon onto cake. If desired, garnish with additional snack-cake slices.
Cream-filled, chocolate-frosted snack cakes are the crust in this decadent triple-chocolate cheesecake!
1 package (11 oz.) frosted creme-filled devil's food snack cakes, such as Yodels
2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup hot water
1 env. (1/4 oz.) unflavored gelatin
3 packages (8 oz. each) cream cheese, at room temperature
1 can (14 oz.), sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled
4 cups thawed whipped topping, 12-oz. cont.
2 additional frosted creme-filled devil's food snack cakes, such as Yodels sliced, optional
Coat 8" spring form pan with cooking spray. Cut 4 cakes crosswise into 4 pieces each. Stand, frosted side up, around edge of pan. Halve remaining cakes length-wise; arrange in bottom of pan, cutting to fit.
In microwave-safe bowl, stir cocoa into hot water until smooth. Sprinkle gelatin over mixture; let stand until softened, 5 minutes. Microwave on High in 10-second intervals, stirring, until dissolved.
In large bowl on medium-high speed, beat cream cheese, milk and melted chocolate chips until smooth and fluffy, 2-3 minutes. Slowly and gradually beat in gelatin mixture until blended. Fold in 2 cups topping; spread in pan. Cover; refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight. Carefully run knife around edge of cheesecake; remove side of pan. If desired, transfer remaining topping to pastry bag fitted with star tip; pipe or spoon onto cake. If desired, garnish with additional snack-cake slices.