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Food photography of a decadent slice of no-bake Nutella cheesecake on a rustic dark stoneware plate with a thick, dark Oreo cookie crust and a light brown, creamy mousse filling.

No Bake Nutella Cheesecake: The Ultimate Decadent Dessert Experience

This decadent No Bake Nutella Cheesecake features a thick, dark Oreo cookie crust and a light brown, creamy mousse filling. Garnished with delicate dark chocolate shavings and a fresh strawberry, it is an irresistible, oven-free dessert.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485

Ingredients
  

Recipe Ingredients
  • 270 g Whole Oreo Cookies About 24 whole cookies, do not remove the cream filling.
  • 70 g Unsalted Butter Melted (5 tbsp).
  • 450 g Full-Fat Cream Cheese Softened to room temperature (16 oz).
  • 290 g Nutella Classic chocolate hazelnut spread (1 cup).
  • 60 g Powdered Sugar Also known as confectioners' sugar (1/2 cup).
  • 5 ml Pure Vanilla Extract (1 tsp).
  • 300 ml Heavy Whipping Cream Must be very cold (1 1/4 cups).
  • 55 g Dark Chocolate Bar For making delicate dark chocolate shavings (2 oz).
  • 6 whole Fresh Strawberries Vibrant red, sliced in half.

Equipment

  • 1 8-inch Springform Pan Essential for easy removal without damaging the thick cookie crust.
  • 1 Electric Stand Mixer or Hand Mixer Crucial for whipping the heavy cream to stiff peaks.

Method
 

Preparing the No Bake Nutella Cheesecake
  1. Lightly grease an 8-inch springform pan. Pulse the whole Oreo cookies in a food processor until they resemble fine, dark, coarse sand.
  2. Pour the melted unsalted butter over the dark cookie crumbs. Toss with a fork until it feels like wet potting soil. Press firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Freeze for 15 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened full-fat cream cheese, Nutella, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until entirely uniform, glossy, and light brown. Scrape down the sides as needed.
  4. In a separate chilled metal bowl, whip the cold heavy whipping cream on medium-high speed until sharp, stiff peaks form. Do not overbeat.
  5. Gently fold one-third of the whipped cream into the Nutella mixture to lighten it. Then, using a sweeping under-and-over motion with a silicone spatula, fold in the remaining whipped cream until no white streaks remain.
  6. Spoon the creamy mousse filling over the frozen dark cookie crust. Smooth the top with an offset spatula. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 to 12 hours to completely solidify.
  7. Run a hot knife around the pan's edge before releasing. Transfer to a dark stoneware plate. Use a vegetable peeler to create delicate dark chocolate shavings over the top, and garnish with fresh red strawberry halves. Serve with a silver fork.

Notes

Use room temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps in your filling.
Ensure your heavy whipping cream is incredibly cold before beating; this guarantees proper stiff peaks.
When cutting, dip a large chef's knife in hot water and wipe it completely dry between each slice for sharp, detailed edges.