This No-Bake Nutella Cheesecake recipe promises an incredibly creamy dessert that is destined to become your go-to dessert. Everyone knows how much we love Nutella, but these No-Bake Nutella Cheesecakes have taken that love to a whole new level. Honestly, they might be the best Nutella treat I’ve ever tasted! Each bite is pure Nutella heaven, and I can't get enough of it.
No-Bake Chocolate Spread Cheesecake
My hazelnut cheesecake starts with a crunchy cookie crust, which I then fill with a creamy, Nutella-packed filling. To make it even better, I top it off with some Nutella spread. And just like that, you've got a dessert that everyone will love, and it’ll be gone in no time!
The no-bake Nutella Cheesecake recipe is both approachable and rewarding. You’re in for a real treat with this one. It’s where rich chocolate and smooth, tangy cream cheese come together to make something seriously delicious.
Every bite is a perfect mix of flavors that’s so good, you’ll be thinking about it long after it’s gone. Trust me, you’ll want every last crumb!
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⭐Why You'll Love This No-Bake Nutella Cheesecake
- Easy to Make: This Cheesecake can be relatively easy to prepare. Recipes that are accessible and don't require complicated techniques or a long list of ingredients.
- Irresistible Nutella Flavor: A beloved hazelnut chocolate spread with a creamy and rich taste. Incorporating Nutella into a cheesecake can add a distinctive flavor that many people find irresistible.
- Creamy and Smooth Texture: Cheesecakes when combined with Nutella, can enhance the smoothness, creating a delightful mouthfeel.
- Make in Advance: Make the Cheesecake day ahead of time. Keep it in the fridge until ready to serve, and eat, making it a great choice for busy days.
🧾No-Bake Nutella Cheesecake Ingredients
Here is a list of everything you need:
Ingredients for the Crust:
- Cookies: Provide the base and texture for the crust, adding a sweet and crunchy element to the cheesecake.
- Butter: Acts as a binding agent for the crust, ensuring it holds together, and contributes a rich and buttery flavor.
- Nutella: Enhances the crust with a chocolate-hazelnut flavor, adding depth and richness to the overall taste.
For the Filling:
- Cream Cheese: Forms the main body of the cheesecake, contributing a creamy and tangy texture while providing a classic cheesecake flavor.
- Condensed Milk: Adds sweetness and creaminess to the filling, ensuring a smooth consistency and balancing the tanginess of the cream cheese.
- Nutella: Infuses the filling with a distinct chocolate-hazelnut flavor, intensifying the richness and making the cheesecake uniquely Nutella-flavored.
Ingredients for the Topping:
- Nutella: Adds a final layer of the chocolate-hazelnut goodness, creating a glossy and flavorful topping.
- Vegetable Oil: Helps achieve a smooth and pourable consistency for the Nutella topping, making it easier to drizzle over the cheesecake.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
👩🏻🍳How to Make No-Bake Nutella Cheesecake
These step-by-step instructions and photos will help you to visualize how to make this recipe. See the recipe card for a printable version of this recipe.
How to Prepare the Crust:
1. Crush the cookies using a food processor and add softened butter and Nutella in a mixing bowl, ensuring a thorough and even blend.
2. Transfer the cookie mixture into a 16 cm cake mold, then press it down with the bottom of a glass. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
How to Make the Filling:
1. Whisk the cream cheese in a spacious mixing bowl until it achieves a smooth and creamy consistency, then add condensed milk and beat until it is blended.
2. Add Nutella and beat the mixture until all ingredients are combined.
3. Pour the prepared filling over the crust within the cake mold, ensuring an even and uniform distribution.
4. Allow the cheesecake to chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours to set and firm up.
How to Prepare the Topping:
1. Combine Nutella and vegetable oil in a small bowl, stirring until the mixture achieves a smooth and pourable consistency.
2. Drizzle the Nutella topping onto the cheesecake, ensuring a uniform spread across the surface, then refrigerate for 1 hour.
3. When the cheesecake is set, take it out of the refrigerator and remove the cake mold and cut into delectable portions.
💭Tips for Recipe Success
Quality Nutella: Choose a good-quality Nutella or chocolate hazelnut spread for the best flavor.
Proper Mixing: When mixing the cheesecake mixture, beat the cream cheese until it's smooth and free of lumps.
Prepared Crust: If making a crust, ensure it's pressed evenly into the pan. Use a flat-bottomed glass to create a compact and even crust layer.
Chill Thoroughly: Allow the Nutella cheesecake to cool completely at room temperature before refrigerating. Chill it in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight to ensure it sets properly.
Sharp Knife for Slicing: Use a sharp, hot knife to make clean slices. Dip the knife in hot water, wipe it dry, and then make each cut into neat and smooth slices.
❓Commonly Asked Questions
To firm up a no-bake cheesecake, ensure sufficient chilling time, consider adding gelatin, use room temperature cream cheese, incorporate whipped cream, and avoid overmixing.
Possible reasons for a soft no-bake cheesecake include insufficient chilling time, improper cream cheese temperature, inadequate mixing of ingredients, and not using a stabilizing agent like gelatin.
🍫More Dessert Recipes with Chocolate
I have also made a few more desserts with chocolate like:
- Two Ingredient Chocolate Fudge
- Chocolate Flan Recipe
- Chocolate Cookie Bars
- Chocolate Cheesecake
- Chocolate Pudding
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📖 Recipe
No-Bake Nutella Cheesecake
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 90 g Cookies
- 45 g Butter
- 20 g Nutella
For the Filling:
- 500 g Cream Cheese
- 120 g Condensed Milk
- 250 g Nutella
For the Topping:
- 100 g Nutella
- 15 ml Vegetable Oil
Instructions
How to Prepare the Crust:
- Crush the cookies with a food processor until they become fine crumbs.
- In a mixing bowl, mix the cookie crumbs with soft butter and Nutella until well combined.
- Pour the cookie mixture into a 16 cm cake mold, and press with a glass to create an even crust.
- Place the crust in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to set while you prepare the filling.
How to Make the Filling:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add condensed milk to the cream cheese, and continue to beat until well combined.
- Add Nutella to the cream cheese mixture and continue to beat until all ingredients are well combined and smooth.
- Pour the filling over the crust in the cake mold, spreading it evenly.
- Place the cheesecake in the refrigerator to set for at least 2 hours.
How to Prepare the Topping:
- Once the cheesecake has been set, remove it from the refrigerator.
- In a small bowl, mix Nutella and vegetable oil until the mixture becomes smooth and easy to pour.
- Pour the Nutella topping over the cheesecake, spreading it evenly.
- Put the cheesecake back in the refrigerator for 1 hour to allow the topping to set.
- Once the cheesecake has been set, remove it from the refrigerator and then remove it from the cake mold.
- Slice and enjoy your delicious No-Bake Nutella Cheesecake!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered an estimate only. Actual nutritional content will vary based upon brands used, measuring methods, cooking method, portion sizes, and more.
John says
This Chocolate cheesecake looks very easy to make I must try it soon.