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No-Bake Nutella Cheesecake Bars

No-Bake Nutella Cheesecake Bars

Creamy No-Bake Nutella Cheesecake Bars with a chocolate cookie crust and rich Nutella filling. Easy make-ahead dessert everyone loves.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Calories: 460
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Crust
  • 24 chocolate sandwich cookies
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • For the Filling
  • 16 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup Nutella
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • For Topping
  • 1/2 cup Nutella slightly warmed
  • 2 tablespoons chopped hazelnuts

Method
 

  1. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Crush the chocolate cookies into fine crumbs.
  3. Mix the cookie crumbs with melted butter.
  4. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  5. Place in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
  6. Beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
  7. Add Nutella, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
  8. Mix until fully combined.
  9. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  10. Fold the whipped cream gently into the Nutella mixture.
  11. Spread the filling evenly over the chilled crust.
  12. Smooth the top with a spatula.
  13. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  14. Drizzle the warmed Nutella over the top.
  15. Sprinkle with chopped hazelnuts.
  16. Slice into bars and serve chilled.

Notes

  • Use full-fat cream cheese for the creamiest texture.
  • Allow cream cheese to soften before mixing.
  • Chill thoroughly before slicing.
  • Warm the Nutella slightly for easier spreading.
  • Use parchment paper for easy removal.
  • A hot knife creates cleaner slices.