Description
Indulgent no bake Nutella cheesecake bars blend creamy richness with chocolate hazelnut goodness. Chilled layers promise a delightful dessert that satisfies sweet cravings in one delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons (90 milliliters) unsalted butter, melted
Filling:
- 2 cups (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/4 cups (375 grams) Nutella
- 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy whipping cream
Flavoring:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Toppings:
- crushed hazelnuts
- chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs and blend thoroughly with melted butter, creating a cohesive base mixture.
- Press the cracker mixture firmly into a lined baking pan, ensuring an even, compact layer that covers the entire bottom.
- Chill the crust in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to set and solidify.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese until smooth and creamy, eliminating any potential lumps.
- Incorporate Nutella, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar into the cream cheese, blending until the mixture becomes uniform and glossy.
- In a separate chilled bowl, whip heavy cream until it forms stiff, voluminous peaks that hold their shape.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the Nutella cream cheese mixture, maintaining the airy texture and creating a light, creamy consistency.
- Carefully spread the Nutella cheesecake filling over the chilled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula for an even surface.
- Refrigerate the dessert for 4-5 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow complete setting and flavor development.
- Before serving, garnish with crushed hazelnuts or delicate chocolate shavings for added texture and visual appeal.
- Slice into neat bars and serve chilled for a decadent, no-bake dessert experience.
Notes
- Ensure graham crackers are finely crushed for a smooth, compact base that holds together perfectly when cut.
- Use room temperature cream cheese to achieve a silky, lump-free mixture that blends seamlessly with Nutella.
- Fold whipped cream gently to maintain its airy texture, preventing deflation and keeping the cheesecake light and creamy.
- Make this dessert gluten-free by substituting graham crackers with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs for a similar texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 344
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 125 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg