Description
Silky no bake Nutella cheesecake bars blend creamy indulgence with chocolate hazelnut richness. Rich graham cracker crust and smooth Nutella filling create an irresistible dessert you won’t be able to resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) Nutella
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) whipped cream or whipped topping
Crust Ingredients:
- 2 cups (240 grams) chocolate graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Sweetening and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Crush chocolate graham crackers and blend with melted butter to create a compact base layer. Press mixture firmly into a lined 9×9-inch pan, ensuring an even, smooth surface.
- Chill the crust in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to solidify the foundation.
- Whip cream cheese, Nutella, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl until achieving a silky, homogeneous texture with no lumps.
- Gently incorporate whipped cream into the Nutella cream cheese mixture, folding carefully to maintain a light, airy consistency.
- Carefully spread the luxurious Nutella cream evenly across the chilled crust, creating a smooth, uniform layer.
- Refrigerate the dessert for a minimum of 4 hours, preferably overnight, allowing the bars to set completely and develop a rich, creamy structure.
- Once fully chilled and firm, slice into neat rectangular bars using a sharp knife, wiping the blade clean between cuts for precise edges.
- Serve directly from the refrigerator to maintain the perfect cool, creamy texture and enjoy the decadent Nutella cheesecake bars.
Notes
- Boost the graham cracker crust’s flavor by adding a pinch of cinnamon or cocoa powder for extra depth.
- Ensure cream cheese is completely softened at room temperature to prevent lumps and create a silky smooth texture.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular graham crackers with gluten-free graham-style crackers or almond flour-based crust.
- Lighten up the recipe by using reduced-fat cream cheese and low-fat whipped topping for a slightly healthier indulgence.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg