Coffee Beans and Bobby Pins

Rocky Road No Bake Cheesecake

If you remember reading this post about my NYE resolutions, you’ll see that I had “learn to bake” as one of the ten things I wanted to do better in 2013. Reading the list a few moments ago made me realize the year is over half way and I still have some work to do! Now, this recipe isn’t really “baking” per say, but it’s a start just like my food photography (bare with me, our black counter tops do not help). This was pretty delicious, so Im starting the month off with this simple little no bake dessert.

I used this recipe and made a few changes of my own. 
……………….Here is what you need……………..


  • 3 oz. Baker’s Semi-Sweet Chocolate
  • 2 packages Cream cheese (I used Neufchatel low fat)
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk (I used skim)
  • 2 cups thawed Cool Whip (I used reduced fat)
  • 3/4 cups mini marshmallows (I used 1.5 cups…oops!)
  • 1/3 cups chopped peanuts 
  • 1 oreo pie crust 
  1. Mix sugar, Cool Whip, milk and cream cheese together. Beat until smooth
  2. Add peanuts, 1/2 chocolate (melted) and peanuts
  3. Chop the remaining chocolate and add to mixer (I saved some for garnish) 
  4. Pour into crust and refrigerate 3-4 hours before serving
  5. Voila!

I didn’t make my own pie crust, Im saving that for another day when I have more time/bravery. But I did make the executive decision to add toppings as a garnish and also more marshmallows. Genius, I know. 

What do you think? Will you be giving this a shot? 

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  7. AvatarAlyssa says

    This looks delicious–and no-bake sounds super easy! And let's be honest, I love anything with peanuts (or peanut butter!) in it.