This decadent Oreo and Nutella Cheesecake is rich, creamy, hazelnutty and chocolatey. Definitely an award-winner. 

No-Bake Nutella and Oreo Chocolate Cheesecake- perfect for die hard Nutella fans!

The Best Foreign Film Oscar was awarded to Poland’s Ida yesterday. To celebrate this win, I bring you pure indulgence. A dark chocolate Nutella cheesecake with an Oreo crust.

No-Bake Nutella and Oreo Chocolate Cheesecake- perfect for die hard Nutella fans!

Most recipes call for both, sugar and Nutella- a combination I thought was a little over the top. I decided that Nutella was sweet enough, and that the bitterness of dark chocolate would balance out the tanginess of the cream cheese and the richness of the Nutella perfectly. In this recipe, the taste of Nutella in the filling is quite subtle: You can definitely tell it’s there, but it isn’t like eating Nutella straight from the jar. If you’d like that kind of taste,  use milk chocolate instead of dark – or just use more Nutella instead.

I love to use Oreos when making tart – or cheesecake bases. They have a nice dark flavor, but that cream in the middle make them slightly sweet. Additions to the crust include hazelnuts and a dollop of Nutella; it is after all, a Nutella cheesecake. I use a food processor to break down all the ingredients, but a longer (and more tedious) alternative is placing them in a ziplock bag and smashing them with a rolling pin, if you go with this method, make sure to melt the butter. Otherwise, the butter is fine at room temperature, or even cold out of the fridge.

I warn you that this no-bake Oreo and Nutella cheesecake recipe probably has like, a million calories in total. It is very rich and decadent- perfect for special occasions, like the Oscars. But be careful, as the first slice will have you going back for more.

So whether you’ve got a fancy dinner coming up, a sleepover with friends, or just a wicked craving, this no-bake Oreo and Nutella cheesecake recipe is exactly what you’re looking for!

No-Bake Oreo and Nutella Cheesecake

No-Bake Oreo and Nutella Cheesecake

This decadent Oreo and Nutella Cheesecake is rich, creamy, hazelnutty and chocolatey. Definitely an award-winner. 

Ingredients

For the crust:

  • 20 200 g chocolate sandwich cookies (such as Oreos)
  • ¼ cup 50 g butter at room temperature
  • ¼ cup 40 g hazelnuts
  • 2-3 tbsp Nutella

For the filling:

  • 80 g 3 oz bittersweet chocolate (you can use semi-sweet or milk chocolate if you're not a dark chocolate fan)
  • 1 cup 300 g Nutella, divided into 2 portions
  • 500 g 16-17 oz cream cheese

For the topping:

  • ½ cup 80 g hazelnuts, roughly chopped
  • 3-4 chocolate sandwich cookies, 35 g such as Oreos, roughly chopped

Instructions

To make the crust:

  • Place all the ingredients into a food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles damp sand. Add more Nutella if you feel the mixture is too dry.
  • Press the mixture evenly on the bottom and up the sides of a 20 cm (8 inch) springform pan, and set aside.

To make the filling:

  • Place one of the portions of Nutella into a bowl along with the chocolate.
  • Melt in the microwave for around 1 minute, checking every 20 seconds and stirring in between until chocolate has melted completely.
  • Beat in the remaining Nutella and cream cheese. Keep mixing and folding until the mixture resembles the consistency of chocolate mousse.
  • Scrape the mixture onto the Oreo crust and spread it out evenly using a spatula or knife.
  • Top with the Oreo and hazelnut chunks.
  • Cover the cheesecake with cling film and place into the refrigerator for a minimum of 3 hours, or overnight preferably.
  • Serve wedges plain or with berries.

I hope you enjoy this no-bake Oreo and Nutella cheesecake recipe!

If you’re looking for more recipes that don’t involve an oven, try these:

 

No-Bake Nutella and Oreo Chocolate Cheesecake- perfect for die hard Nutella fans!