How to Make the Perfect Nutella Cheesecake
Italian-American · Easy · 20 min · 10 servings
This no-bake Nutella Cheesecake is an incredibly kid friendly recipe that comes together with just a handful of ingredients and zero oven time. Children are obsessed with the rich chocolate hazelnut flavor and the silky smooth texture that practically melts on the tongue.
Why this recipe works
This Nutella Cheesecake recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 20 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 490 calories with 6g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 6 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 250 g digestive biscuits or graham crackers crushed
- 100 g unsalted butter melted
- 500 g cream cheese softened
- 400 g Nutella
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Make the Biscuit Base
Crush digestive biscuits into fine crumbs and mix thoroughly with melted butter. Press firmly into the base of a 9-inch springform pan using the back of a spoon to compact it evenly. Refrigerate the base for 20 minutes while you prepare the filling.
Step 2: Whip the Cream
Using a hand mixer or stand mixer whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Set aside in the refrigerator until needed. This step is key for a light and mousse-like texture.
Step 3: Mix the Nutella Filling
Beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy then add Nutella and mix until completely combined and uniform in color. Gently fold in the whipped cream in two additions using a spatula to keep the mixture light and airy.
Step 4: Assemble and Set
Spread the Nutella filling evenly over the chilled biscuit base and smooth the top with a spatula. Refrigerate for a minimum of six hours or ideally overnight until fully set. Decorate with a drizzle of warm Nutella and crushed hazelnuts before serving.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- Nutella → any chocolate hazelnut spread or sunflower seed butter for a nut free version
- heavy whipping cream → chilled coconut cream for a dairy free alternative
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Not chilling the base before adding the filling which causes the crust to mix into the filling
- Folding the whipped cream too aggressively which deflates it and results in a dense rather than mousse-like cheesecake
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 490 calories, 6g protein, 42g carbs, 34g fat, 2g fiber.
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