No Bake Nutella Cheesecake
If you’re obsessed with Nutella – this is the cheesecake you need to make and it’s NO BAKE and totally scrumptious! Super easy to make this No-Bake Nutella Cheesecake is what cheesecake dreams are made of!
We love sweets in our family! Too much, I think!!! And if there is one dessert that we all can agree on – it’s got to be cheesecake – it’s pretty obvious as I now have about 4 cheesecake versions on this blog and yes, there’ll be more to come.
We simply cannot resist the creamy, sweet, and rich nature of this delectable dessert! It’s especially better when mixed in with some chocolate, right?
For this version, I thought I’d add in the flavor of everyone’s favorite chocolate spread – drum roll please….. Nutella!!!
I have wanted to make my own version but then I chanced upon Nigella Lawson’s delicious-looking creation so I thought, what’s the point of making a new one when hers looks perfect already?
To be fair, I tweaked and made some minor adjustments to the recipe – I used my own graham cracker recipe measurement but added a little Nutella though I opted not to add nuts (though my other cheesecake recipes called for them). I didn’t want a nut overkill! 🙂
Also, I included some helpful techniques to make this recipe even simpler (like how to ensure easy removal of the cake from the pan – that can be tricky with no-bake cheesecakes!). I likewise decided it’s probably better to use Almonds (and recommends Cashew Nuts, too) for the topping to provide a little contrast to the Hazelnut taste already in the Nutella.
Trust me, it all worked so well and this gem of a dessert turned out to be a truly luscious cheesecake. Of course, it’s calorific but the taste alone makes it so worth it! Enjoy in moderation! Thanks, Nigella for such a delicious inspiration!
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What are the INGREDIENTS for No-Bake Nutella Cheesecake? (Useful notes and guidance)
For the Crust
- Graham Cracker Squares – place the crackers in a zip-lock plastic bag and use a rolling pin to crush them.
- Butter – you may use either salted or unsalted butter (though I used unsalted originally).
- Nutella – adds extra Nutella flavor to the crust so definitely add this.
Helpful tip: Do this before you add the crumb crust. Turn the removable base of the springform upside down (reverse it) and then lock it firmly. Butter the base and line with parchment paper. Add the crumb crust. This way the crumbs won’t stick into the groove inside the pan and it would be easier to slide them onto a serving platter later.
Don’t fancy making a crust from scratch? You may simply use a store-bought graham cracker crust or an oreo cookie crust.
For the Cheesecake Filling
- Cream Cheese – must be softened first so the cheese is easier to process and won’t turn lumpy.
- Confectioners (Icing) Sugar – sift it first before using.
- Jar of Nutella – better to use the original for this and not the generic variety.
- Almonds (or Cashew Nuts) – use a different nut to add another layer of flavor apart from the hazelnuts in Nutella.
Inspired by Nigella Lawson’s Nutella Cheesecake.
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No Bake Nutella Cheesecake
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 20 graham cracker squares, crushed. You can place the crackers in a zip lock plastic bag and use a rolling pin to crush them.
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp Nutella
For the Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz (2 x) packages of cream cheese, softened (room temperature)
- ½ cup confectioners or icing sugar, sifted
- 13 oz jar of Nutella
- ¾ cup chopped toasted unsalted almonds or cashew nuts
Instructions
For the Crust
- To make the crust, combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix until evenly moistened. Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Chill the crust while you are making the filling.
For the Cheesecake Filling
- Beat the softened cream cheese and confectioner’s (icing) sugar until smooth. Add the remaining Nutella and beat again until everything is blended well and no more white streaks appear.
- Carefully, spoon the Nutella mixture over the prepared crumb crust. Use a spatula to even it out. Sprinkle the chopped Almonds over the filling; cover it completely or simply add as much as you want (see some photos above). Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight).
- Serve chilled (straight from fridge) for perfect results. You are most welcome!
Notes
Nutrition
Last updated on May 22nd, 2024 at 09:39 pm
Yayy, no whipping cream needed! Makes it a lot cheaper! Thanks!
Please enjoy!
Dear Abigail, what a decadent dessert. We love cheesecake and Nutella in my family. I can only imagine how delicious this is…so rich and creamy! xo, Catherine
This is indeed decadent Catherine and we love this a lot, too! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
You had me at Nutella! Also, I love that these are no bake, it has been way too warm to be heating up the oven recently. This cheesecake looks totally rich, sinful and delicious!
Oh my goodness, this looks so soo delicious and super easy to make. That's a dangerous combo… in a good way.
LOL. Please enjoy Jenna!
This sounds really good and easy to make. I need to jump on the nutella bandwagon!
Hope you can try it Judy!
I love that this is no bake! It looks and sounds amazing!!
Thanks! Hope you like it.
You had me at Nutella!
That is certainly a magic word Lydia!
Yummy….
Thanks!
Nutella in the crust AND the pie itself?? *drools uncontrollably*
You can never go wrong with Nutella! Thanks Carmella!
That is one yummy looking dessert! I could go for a slice right now…wish it could just jump out of the computer screen and on to a plate for me!
Thanks, Michelle! I wish that would happen every time I see this cake, too! 🙂
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That thick, creamy chocolate has me seeing all sorts of hearts and stars.
I have to say my niece loves Nutella so I tried this recipe and it’s amazing, delicious, and easy but I have a confession to make I was really lazy so I used a store bought already prepared graham cracker crust! And guess what was still fantastic!
This nutella cheesecake has so few ingredients and looks so delicious! Plus, no bake makes it even easier.
I made this for my daughter last weekend because she is a nutella freak. She literally went insane with the joy of it. Thanks!
This was such a delicious dessert. I love how it was no bake since its so hot!
This was incredible!!! If you love nutella you have to try this dessert!!
This no bake cheesecake recipe is a lifesaver especially in this hot weather. Love nutella and love cheesecake. A perfect combination!
This is absolutely decadent and I love that it is no bake! Thank you for sharing!
This was such an amazing way to use Nutella. Even better that is was no bake too.
This no-bake cheesecake looks amazingly delicious. Thanks for the recipe.
I have a think for Nutella and this was simply amazing! Thank you for this amazing recipe!
YUM! A no bake dessert is just what we were looking for (too hot to bake!) and this is absolutely delicious. So easy to make, too!