No-Bake Chocolate Wafer and Cottage Cheese Cake

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This no-bake chocolate wafer and cottage cheese cake is a simple yet elegant dessert that comes together with just a few ingredients and a bit of patience. Combining the rich, chocolatey crunch of wafers with the light, creamy tang of cottage cheese and the sweet silkiness of condensed milk, this cake is a wonderful fusion of flavor and texture. It’s the kind of dessert that feels indulgent without being overly heavy—a perfect treat for any occasion.

Preparation Time, Cook Time, Total Time

Preparation Time: 25 minutes
Chilling Time: 2–3 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes

Yield

Servings: 8–10 slices

Cuisine

European-inspired No-Bake Dessert

Ingredients

  • 400 g chocolate wafers

  • 30 g butter, melted

  • 15 g gelatin

  • Cold water (enough to bloom the gelatin)

  • 400 g soft cottage cheese

  • 50 ml condensed milk

  • Optional toppings: chocolate shavings, fresh berries, chopped nuts, almond blossoms

  1. Prepare the base
    Place the chocolate wafers in a blender or food processor. Grind them into fine crumbs, similar to cookie crumbs for a crust.

  2. Add the butter
    Pour the melted butter over the wafer crumbs and mix thoroughly. The mixture should resemble wet sand and hold its shape when pressed.

  3. Form the crust
    Press the wafer mixture into the bottom of a 19 cm springform pan or round cake mold. Use a flat-bottomed glass or spoon to pack it down firmly and evenly. Place in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the filling.

  4. Bloom the gelatin
    Add 15 g of gelatin to a small bowl of cold water. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes to bloom (absorb the water and soften).

  5. Make the filling
    In a large mixing bowl, combine the soft cottage cheese and condensed milk. Mix until smooth. For an ultra-smooth texture, blend the mixture using a hand mixer or food processor.

  6. Melt and add the gelatin
    Once bloomed, gently melt the gelatin in the microwave for about 10–15 seconds until liquid but not boiling. Slowly pour the gelatin into the cottage cheese mixture while stirring continuously to prevent lumps.

  7. Assemble the cake
    Pour the filling over the chilled wafer crust and spread it evenly using a spatula.

  8. Chill the cake
    Place the cake in the refrigerator and allow it to set for 2–3 hours or until firm.

  9. Decorate and serve
    Once set, remove from the mold and decorate with chocolate curls, fresh berries, chopped nuts, or almond blossoms for an elegant touch.

  10. Slice and enjoy
    Slice with a warm knife for clean cuts. Serve chilled.

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