Description
These Nutella Cheesecake Squares are a rich, creamy, no-bake dessert with layers of smooth Nutella cheesecake filling over a chocolatey Oreo crust, topped with a glossy Nutella layer. Perfect for chocolate lovers and effortlessly impressive—no gelatin or oven required!
Ingredients
Crust:
- 250 g (about 24–26 cookies) Oreos
- 60 g (¼ cup) melted butter
Cheesecake Filling:
- 500 g (2 cups) cream cheese, room temperature
- 300 g (1 cup) Nutella
- 250 g (1 cup) heavy whipping cream, at least 35% fat
- 30 g (¼ cup) powdered sugar
Middle Layer:
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100 g (⅓ cup) Nutella, melted
Top Layer:
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150 g (½ cup) Nutella, melted
Instructions
Crust
- Crush the Oreos (whole, cream included) in a food processor until finely ground. Stir in melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press evenly into the bottom of a square pan and chill in the freezer for about 10 minutes to firm up.
Cheesecake filling
- In a mixing bowl, work the cream cheese with Nutella using a spatula until smooth and fully combined.
- In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the Nutella and cream cheese mixture until fully combined and smooth.
Assable
- Spread half of the cheesecake filling evenly over the prepared crust and smooth the surface.
- Melt some Nutella and spread it gently over the first cheesecake layer, keeping it as a thin ribbon or middle layer.
- Add the rest of the cheesecake filling and smooth the top evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or overnight, until the cheesecake is completely firm.
Decorate
- Melt more Nutella and pour it over the set cheesecake, tilting the pan gently to spread it evenly. Refrigerate or freeze for about 10 minutes to set the top layer.
- Remove from the pan carefully, then slice into squares using a sharp knife. Wipe and warm the knife between each cut for clean edges.
Notes
- Use room-temperature cream cheese for a smooth, lump-free filling.
- Whip the cream to soft peaks only to maintain a stable, airy texture.
- Chill the crust slightly before adding the filling to prevent it from crumbling.
- For clean slices, use a sharp knife and wipe it between cuts.
- Nutella layers can be adjusted to taste—add more or less depending on your preference.
- The cheesecake tastes best after overnight chilling, but it can be served after at least 8 hours.
- Freezing works well for longer storage; thaw in the fridge before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg