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No Bake Nutella Cheesecake Recipe (Flourless Chocolate Cake)

This flourless chocolate cake recipe is a perfectly sweet treat to slice up and share this holiday season.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 30 minutes
Resting 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 764kcal
Author Mihaela

Equipment

Ingredients

For the base:

  • 8 oz (225g) oatmeal chocolate crackers
  • 1/2 cup (60g) roasted or raw hazelnuts
  • 3.5 oz (100g) unsalted butter, melted

For the filling:

  • 18 oz (500g) Philadelphia cream cheese
  • 2 oz (55g) powdered sugar
  • 14 oz (400g) Nutella
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 envelope (5g) gelatin powder + 2 tbsp water

For the Nutella topping:

  • 1/2 cup (125ml) heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup (155g) Nutella
  • 1/3 envelope (3.3g) gelatin powder + 1 tbsp water

Optional:

  • a small handful of chopped hazelnuts to decorate

Instructions

To make the crust:

  • Place the crackers and hazelnuts in a food processor.
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  • Pulse until crumbs form. Add melted butter and process until the mixture looks like wet sand.
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  • Transfer the mixture to an 8-inch (20-21 cm) springform pan. Press evenly onto the bottom to make a crust. Refrigerate until ready to use.
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To make the filling:

  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cheese cream and powdered sugar.
  • Mix in the Nutella, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract.
  • In a small jug, quickly whisk together the water and gelatin. Add it to the bowl with the cheesecake filling and whisk on high speed until smooth.
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  • Remove the pan with the cheesecake crust from the fridge.
  • Pour the Nutella filling into the crust, then gently tap a few times on the counter to pop any air bubbles out.
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  • Freeze the cheesecake for 3 hours or until fully set.

To make the glaze:

  • In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over low heat. Don't let it boil, you only need it hot.
  • Meanwhile, whisk the gelatin with a bit of water in a medium bowl. Add the Nutella and hot cream to the gelatin. Whisk until well incorporated and smooth.

To assemble the chocolate cake:

  • When the chocolate cake is fully set, remove the sides of the springform pan.
  • Place the chocolate cheesecake on a rack with a rimmed tray underneath. Pour the Nutella glaze over the top of the cheesecake making sure to coat evenly on all sides.
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  • Sprinkle with a small handful of chopped hazelnuts, if desired.
  • Transfer to a platter and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

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Notes

Here's a brief summary of the Tips & Tricks detailed above. They're super useful for making this no bake chocolate cheesecake recipe so give them a quick scan.
  1. For ingredient swaps, check out Tip #1.
  2. Tip #2 has my decoration recommendations for stunning no-bake chocolate cheesecake. 
  3. For storage instructions, read Tip #3.
  4. Tip #4 includes how to make this flourless chocolate cake recipe dairy-free.
  5. Looking for a paleo chocolate cheesecake? Read Tip #5. 
  6. Gluten-free instructions are in Tip #6. 
  7. Tip #7 includes how to make a graham cracker or Oreo crust. 
  8. For a topping-free cheesecake, see Tip #8. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 764kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 56g | Saturated Fat: 35g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 312mg | Potassium: 380mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 1131IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 136mg | Iron: 4mg