No-Bake Nutella Cheesecake Recipe

August 18, 2025 Todd Recipes, Dessert Recipes Comments Off on No-Bake Nutella Cheesecake Recipe

If you love Nutella, get ready to fall in love with your new favorite dessert: No-Bake Nutella Cheesecake. This indulgent treat features a chocolate cookie crust, a silky Nutella and cream cheese filling, and a glossy Nutella topping with crushed hazelnuts. Best of all? No oven required!

This dessert is rich and creamy like a classic cheesecake but with an added boost of hazelnut-chocolate bliss in every bite. It’s perfect for holidays, birthdays, or just whenever that Nutella craving strikes.

🍫 Ingredients

For the Crust:

  • 2 cups chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs (like Oreos)
  • 5 tbsp melted butter

For the Filling:

  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups Nutella
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

For the Topping:

  • ½ cup Nutella (melted slightly)
  • ¼ cup chopped hazelnuts (optional)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Combine cookie crumbs and melted butter. Mix until it resembles wet sand.
  2. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9″ springform pan. Refrigerate while preparing filling.

2. Make the Filling:

  1. In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, then beat until combined.
  3. Mix in Nutella until fully incorporated.
  4. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks.
  5. Gently fold whipped cream into the Nutella mixture until smooth.
  6. Spread over chilled crust and smooth the top.

3. Add the Topping:

  1. Warm Nutella slightly and drizzle over the top.
  2. Sprinkle chopped hazelnuts (optional) and refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.

🎉 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • ✅ No baking required
  • ✅ Ultra-creamy texture
  • ✅ Perfect for Nutella lovers
  • ✅ Freezer-friendly and make-ahead approved

🥄 Serving Tips

  • Serve chilled for best structure
  • Use a warm knife for clean slices
  • Top with whipped cream, shaved chocolate, or Ferrero Rocher for extra flair

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💬 Reader Reviews

“This was so rich and delicious! I made it for a party and everyone asked for the recipe.” – Eliza W.

“The Nutella flavor comes through perfectly. And no baking?! Total win.” – Marcus T.

🍰 Make It a Showstopper with Next-Level Toppings

Your No-Bake Nutella Cheesecake already looks and tastes amazing, but with a few simple extras, you can take the presentation to professional bakery levels:

✨ Whipped Cream Border

Pipe whipped cream around the edges using a star tip and fill the center with shaved chocolate, hazelnut brittle, or even mini Ferrero Rocher candies.

✨ Nutella Drizzle Art

Use a piping bag or small zip-top bag with the corner snipped to create elegant zigzag or spiral Nutella designs across the surface of the cheesecake.

✨ Ganache Finish

For a glossy top layer, pour a thin coating of Nutella ganache (Nutella + cream) and smooth it out before adding chopped hazelnuts. This creates a mirror-like finish worthy of a celebration cake.

🧁 Make Mini Nutella Cheesecakes for Events

Want to serve this recipe at a party, bridal shower, or dinner gathering? Try making mini no-bake Nutella cheesecakes using muffin tins or small dessert cups.

To do this:

  • Line muffin tins with cupcake liners or use silicone molds.

  • Press about 1 tablespoon of crust mixture into each cup.

  • Spoon or pipe the Nutella filling on top.

  • Chill as usual and top with a single hazelnut or swirl of Nutella.

Mini versions are easier to portion, transport, and serve—especially when you’re feeding a crowd!

🍫 Nutella Cheesecake Flavor Variations

You can easily tweak this recipe to surprise returning guests or match the season. Here are a few tried-and-true favorites:

1. Nutella Banana Cheesecake

Add a thin layer of sliced banana on the crust before adding the filling. Top with banana chips for texture.

2. Nutella Strawberry Cheesecake

Mix a few chopped fresh strawberries into the filling and decorate the top with halved strawberries and chocolate drizzle.

3. Nutella Mocha Cheesecake

Add 1–2 tsp instant espresso powder to the filling to deepen the chocolate flavor and add a rich coffee note.

4. Nutella Caramel Swirl

Add swirls of thick caramel on top of the cheesecake before chilling. Use dulce de leche for a thicker, more dramatic look.

5. Nutella Oreo Crust

Use chocolate sandwich cookies with chocolate filling instead of regular ones for an ultra-indulgent crust.

🔁 Time-Saving and Prep Tips

Whether you’re making this dessert the night before a party or batch-prepping for events, these tips make the process easier:

  • Use a springform pan with parchment on the bottom for easier removal and picture-perfect slices.

  • Whip the cream to stiff peaks before folding it in—this keeps the filling fluffy and firm when sliced.

  • Refrigerate at least 6 hours, but overnight is best for full flavor and structure.

  • Clean your knife with hot water between slices to keep each piece neat and camera-ready.