Description
Irresistible no bake Nutella cheesecake bars combine creamy chocolate hazelnut bliss with a crisp graham cracker base. Rich layers of smooth cheesecake and Nutella swirls promise a dessert that will make chocolate lovers swoon and crave another delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1.5 cups Nutella
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
Crust Ingredients:
- 2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs
- 0.5 cup (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted
Sweet & Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Crush chocolate graham crackers into fine crumbs and blend thoroughly with melted butter, creating a rich, compact foundation.
- Press the crumbly mixture firmly into a parchment-lined baking dish, ensuring an even, smooth base layer. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to solidify the crust.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese until silky and light, gradually incorporating powdered sugar for sweetness and stability.
- Introduce Nutella and vanilla extract into the cream cheese mixture, blending until a uniform, chocolatey consistency develops.
- Gently fold whipped heavy cream into the Nutella-cream cheese blend, creating a luxurious, airy texture that maintains volume and smoothness.
- Carefully spread the creamy filling across the chilled crust, using a spatula to distribute evenly and eliminate any air pockets.
- Place the assembled dessert in the refrigerator, allowing it to set and firm for a minimum of 4 hours or preferably overnight.
- Once fully chilled and stabilized, remove from refrigerator and slice into precise, clean rectangular bars using a sharp knife.
- Serve directly from the refrigerator to maintain the perfect creamy, chilled consistency.
Notes
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or oat-based cookies for a celiac-friendly version.
- Use reduced-fat cream cheese and light whipped cream to create a lighter, lower-calorie dessert without sacrificing rich flavor.
- Create individual serving portions by using silicone muffin liners instead of a baking dish for easier serving and portion control.
- Enhance presentation by drizzling melted chocolate or sprinkling crushed hazelnuts on top just before serving for extra texture and visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg