Description
This No-Bake Nutella Cheesecake is a deliciously creamy dessert made with just six simple ingredients. Featuring a crunchy digestive biscuit base, a rich Nutella and cream cheese filling, and topped with a smooth Nutella glaze and crunchy hazelnuts, it’s the perfect treat for any chocolate lover. Ready in just 15 minutes of active prep time and chilled for several hours, this cheesecake is effortless yet impressively indulgent.
Ingredients
Base
- 200 g Digestive biscuits (crushed)
- 80 g Unsalted butter (melted)
Filling
- 300 ml Double cream
- 400 g Full fat cream cheese
- 200 g Nutella spread
Topping
- 150 g Nutella (melted)
- 50 g Hazelnuts (roughly chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Combine the crushed digestive biscuits with the melted butter and press this mixture firmly into the base of a tin. Chill it in the fridge while preparing the topping to allow the base to set.
- Make the Filling: Pour the double cream into a mixing bowl, then add the full fat cream cheese and Nutella spread. Using an electric whisk, whisk the mixture until it becomes very thick, reaching a consistency similar to ice cream.
- Assemble the Cheesecake: Remove the chilled biscuit base from the fridge and spoon the thick cheesecake mixture over it, smoothing the surface evenly with a spatula or the back of a spoon.
- Chill the Cheesecake: Place the assembled cheesecake in the fridge for at least 4 hours to set properly. For best results, chill overnight if possible.
- Prepare the Nutella Topping: Gently warm the 150 g of Nutella in a pan on the stove or in the microwave until it softens slightly but does not become hot. This will make it easier to pour over the cheesecake.
- Add the Topping: Remove the cheesecake from the fridge, still in its tin, and carefully pour the softened Nutella over the top. Smooth the surface gently with the back of a spoon, taking care not to disturb the cheesecake filling underneath.
- Decorate: Sprinkle the roughly chopped hazelnuts evenly around the edge of the cheesecake, adding a crunchy texture and nutty flavor.
- Final Chill: Return the decorated cheesecake to the fridge for at least 1 more hour to allow the topping to set before serving.
Notes
- For best results, chill the cheesecake overnight to allow flavors to develop fully.
- If you don’t have an electric whisk, a hand whisk can be used, but it may take longer to achieve the thick consistency.
- Use full fat cream cheese and double cream for the creamiest texture and best taste.
- You can substitute hazelnuts with other nuts like almonds or walnuts if preferred.
- Make sure not to overheat the Nutella topping as it can become too runny and difficult to spread.
- To get a neat finish, use a springform tin for easier removal and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: International
