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Light and fluffy Nutella filling tops a sweet Oreo cookie crust in these easy and delicious No-Bake Nutella Cheesecakes. If you love the combination of chocolate and hazelnuts, this recipe is for you!
I don’t know what the weather is like near you, but it is BLAZIN’ hot here in Ohio. Like you don’t even want to go outside hot.
While Ohio is definitely no stranger to the summer heat, it’s been in the 90’s for what seems like weeks.
And when you happen to have a husband that is most comfortable with a thermostat set to 75 during the day, flipping on the oven to make a cheesecake might just not my best choice.
Hello, No Bake Nutella Cheesecake.
No-bake nutella cheesecake recipe
We can never have too many no-bake recipes, right?
I hope you agree, because I sure do love making recipes like this No-Bake Nutella Cheesecake recipe.
Why do I love no-bake cheesecake recipes so much?
- They’re quick and easy – you can even whip them up on a weeknight
- They don’t require me to turn on the oven in the middle of summer
- There are so many variations you can make!
This version combines my love affair with no-bake and my love affair with all things Nutella.
The first time I made No-Bake Nutella Cheesecakes, I whipped them up from ingredients I happened to have on hand in my pantry and fridge. I almost always have a jar of Nutella, a package of Oreos, cream cheese, and frozen whipped topping hanging around.
Between the fluffy Nutella filling and the chocolatey Oreo crust, these cheesecakes are pretty much impossible to resist. I like to top them with extra whipped topping and some chocolate shavings just before serving.
Can I use whipped cream instead of whipped topping?
I know not everyone is a fan of frozen whipped topping and some of you might want to use homemade whipped cream in this recipe instead.
Whipped topping has stabilizers in it that help it hold up when folded into recipes like this one. Since whipped cream does not have any stabilizers in it, I can’t promise that it will hold up as well while the cheesecakes chill before serving.
There are some recipes for making stabilized whipped cream at home, but I personally have not tried using the homemade stuff in my no-bake cheesecake recipes.
Can I make this recipe into one large cheesecake?
I like to make this recipe into individual No-Bake Nutella Cheesecakes by putting them into small serving dishes. Depending on the size dishes I use, I usually get 4-6 servings.
You could even make the servings even smaller for a party by putting them into shot glasses.
But you can also make this into one big cheesecake by putting it into an 8-inch pie plate instead of the individual dishes.
More summer no-bake cheesecake recipes
It’s really hard to beat no-bake cheesecake during the summer. While I love this Nutella version, there are many other summery flavors you can incorporate into a no-bake cheesecake! Check out these recipes for some more options.
No Bake Oreo Cheesecake
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No-Bake Strawberry Lemonade Cheesecakes
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No Bake Peach Cheesecake
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No Bake Frozen Cheesecake
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No Bake S’mores Cheesecake
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No Bake Lemon Oreo Cheesecake
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No Bake Cookie Dough Cheesecake Bars
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Salted Caramel No Bake Cheesecake Recipe
View RecipeNo-Bake Nutella Cheesecakes
Ingredients
- 12 Oreo Cookies crushed into crumbs
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ⅔ cup Nutella
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 8 ounces frozen whipped topping thawed
- whipped topping optional
- chocolate shavings optional
- toasted chopped hazelnuts, optional
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, stir together the Oreo cookie crumbs and melted butter. Evenly divide the crumbs between your individual serving dishes and press into the bottoms of the dishes to form a crust layer.
- In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese and Nutella until smooth. Add vanilla and mix to combine. Using a rubber spatula, fold in the whipped topping until well blended and no streaks remain.
- Evenly pipe or spoon the filling into individual serving dishes. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- If desired, garnish with additional whipped topping, chocolate shavings, and/or toasted, chopped hazelnuts.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
These look great! I love anything with Nutella in it. Thanks for the share!
Oh my gosh, I just discovered your blog through Pinterest and I love it! Gorgeous photos and wonderful recipes! I think I’ll be making these tonight! I’ve got a bit of a sweet tooth today!
Katy-
Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by and say hi! Have a great day.
-Jamie
Made them! It took a lot longer than the expected prep time but that is probs because I had to triple everything.. BIG family! But they were delicious! I love trying new recipes and I’m definitely glad I made them but I don’t think it’s going to happen again.. Too much work for something that is just a little bit too rich for me.. So if you like sweets, you’ll LOVE these!
What size are the individual dishes?
Cathy-
I don’t know the exact size, they are from the tasting sets at Pier One. If I had to estimate, I’d say about 1/2 cup total volume. Hope this helps.
-Jamie
I saw this recipe and I just HAD to try it! I am nuts for Nutella!
I made it today and it was so easy to make. I didn’t crush the oreo’s up as finely as they should have been to make a real crust, but it worked well with chunky cookie pieces too. I just garnished it with grated chocolate, because I forgot to get hazelnuts for it.
The end result was much fluffier in consistency than cheesecake, but definitely heavier than mousse. It was wonderfully delicious and an instant hit with my family. I will certainly be making this recipe again in the future!
Here’s a picture of how mine turned out: http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt346/radioactivweaslz/Fooding1.jpg
Thanks!
Jamie I’d like to try this recipe.
But I’m italian and I have some problems understanding what you mean by:
1 (8 ounce) tub frozen whipped topping, thawed
I know the meaning of “tub frozen whipped” and I know the meaning of “topping”, is it something ready that you buy? is it whipped cream?
And what does “thawed” mean?
Tks!
:-)
Cristina,
This may not be something you’re able to source in Italy. Whipped Topping is a product made here in the U.S. that’s meant to be an alternative to whipped cream, and yes, it is ready bought.
Thawed means to allow a frozen item to come to room temperature.
Thanks for stopping by, Cristina.
OH MY YUMMINESS!!! this was soooooo good! I made it with reduced fat cream cheese and lite cool whip…it was so rich and creamy !
Looks yummy! I might try to make this tomorrow for my Mom on Mother’s day. I am sure she will love it. She has been on the Nutella bandwagon for a while now so surprising her will make it all worth it.
Made these this weekend, very delicious! The oreo crumb crust is amazing, reminds me of those chocolate bits in the carvel cakes! However, crushing the oreo cookies into crumbs was the most time consuming and messy part of the process, just using a small bowl and a spoon. What recommendations do you have for crushing the cookies into crumbs easier, would a mortar and pestle be an option or would I have to purchase a food processor? any help/suggestions would be very appreciated.
i must say, this is such an ingenious use of ingredients. i am curious, in your photos the white topping has such a smooth appearance… is it just Cool Whip? if so, did you just pipe it straight from the tub, or was there some preparation (like beating it?) before adding it to the chocolate layer?
i was brought here by Pinterest! thank you for sharing your creativity!
Danielle-
Thanks for stopping by. Yes, the topping is just Cool Whip that I piped on with a large round tip. Have a great night.
-Jamie