Description
A super simple, creamy, and chocolatey no bake Nutella cheesecake that sets in the fridge without any oven or fuss. Perfect for quick desserts and crowd-pleasing occasions.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (150g)
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 16 oz (450g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (280g) Nutella or hazelnut spread
- ¾ cup (90g) powdered sugar
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional toppings: toasted hazelnuts, shaved chocolate, fresh berries, sea salt flakes
Instructions
- Crush 1 ½ cups graham crackers into fine crumbs using a food processor or a plastic bag and rolling pin.
- Mix the crumbs with 3 tablespoons melted butter until moistened. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even crust. Chill in the fridge.
- Beat 16 oz softened cream cheese with ¾ cup powdered sugar and a pinch of salt on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
- Mix in 1 cup Nutella and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate chilled bowl, whip 1 cup heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the Nutella-cream cheese mixture using a rubber spatula to keep it airy.
- Pour the filling over the chilled crust and smooth the top.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
- Release the springform pan sides, transfer to a serving plate, add optional toppings if desired, slice, and serve.
Notes
[‘Use full-fat cream cheese for best texture.’, ‘Softened cream cheese is key to avoid lumps.’, ‘Chill the crust before adding filling to prevent sogginess.’, ‘Whip cream to soft peaks to avoid turning it into butter.’, ‘Fold whipped cream gently to keep the cheesecake airy.’, ‘Make ahead for better flavor; cheesecake tastes best after chilling overnight.’, ‘Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean slices.’, ‘Substitute crust with crushed Oreos, digestive biscuits, pretzels, or almond flour for gluten-free option.’, ‘For vegan version, use vegan cream cheese, coconut whipped cream, and dairy-free hazelnut spread.’]
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of chee
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 24
- Fat: 26
- Saturated Fat: 13
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Protein: 6
Keywords: no bake cheesecake, Nutella cheesecake, easy dessert, no oven dessert, creamy cheesecake, chocolate hazelnut dessert