Description
Indulgent no bake Nutella cheesecake bars blend creamy textures with rich chocolate hazelnut spread. Chilled dessert bars promise a luxurious escape for chocolate enthusiasts seeking sweet comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Nutella
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (whipped)
- 2 cups (250 g) crushed graham crackers or digestive biscuits
- 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
- Optional: Chocolate shavings or chopped hazelnuts for garnish
Instructions
- Pulverize graham crackers into fine crumbs, then merge with melted butter until thoroughly moistened and compact.
- Press the cracker mixture uniformly into a parchment-lined 9×9-inch pan, creating a dense, even foundation.
- Chill the crust in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to solidify its structure.
- Whip cream cheese in a mixer until silky and free of lumps, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate Nutella, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract into the cream cheese, blending until achieving a smooth, consistent texture.
- Gently fold whipped cream into the Nutella mixture, ensuring minimal deflation of the airy cream.
- Carefully spread the creamy filling across the chilled crust, smoothing the surface with a spatula for an even layer.
- Refrigerate the assembled dessert for a minimum of 4-6 hours, preferably overnight, to allow complete setting and flavor melding.
- Before serving, optionally garnish with delicate chocolate shavings or toasted, chopped hazelnuts for enhanced visual appeal and crunch.
- Slice into precise rectangular bars and serve chilled for optimal taste and texture.
Notes
- Opt for room temperature cream cheese to ensure a silky-smooth texture without lumps when mixing.
- Use a food processor to crush graham crackers uniformly for a consistent crust that holds together perfectly.
- Whip cream separately to stiff peaks for a lighter, more airy cheesecake filling that maintains its structure.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute graham crackers with gluten-free cookies or almond flour-based crust.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 375 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg