No Bake Nutella Cheesecake Bars

Prep Time 40 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 12

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No Bake Nutella Cheesecake Bars could not be easier to make! A buttery chocolate crust is piled high with sweet, creamy, and fluffy Nutella cheesecake. Top off this no bake treat with whipped cream and berries for the ultimate indulgence!

Give your oven a break with more recipes like No Bake Lemon Cheesecake, No Bake Oreo Cheesecake and No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake.

white plate with a nutella cheesecake bar drizzled with chocolate.

I love coming up with all kinds of no bake desserts — cool, creamy, and no slaving over the oven or stove! With that being said, these Nutella Cheesecake Bars are one of our favorite no bake cheesecake recipes, and that’s really saying something!

These Chocolate Cheesecake Bars are so easy to make with simple ingredients and fool-proof steps. Don’t you just love a cheesecake recipe that doesn’t require a water bath or an oven?!

And while these are the perfect no-bake treats for summer, you can make these bars all year round. Top them with peppermints for Christmas! There’s never a bad time to enjoy no bake cheesecake bars this good.

Why we love this No Bake Nutella Cheesecake Bars Recipe:

  • No Bake: Give the oven a break! Instead of breaking a sweat this summer, make this quick and easy no bake cheesecake bars recipe.
  • Luscious and creamy: Oh yes. The heavy cream and cream cheese come together to create the very best thick, luscious, creamy consistency.
  • Nutella! Nutella is one of my favorite chocolate ingredients to play around with in the kitchen! If you love it too, check out my other favorite recipe for Nutella Brownie Fruit Pizza.
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Nutella Cheesecake Bars Ingredients Needed:

ingredients needed for no bake nutella cheesecake bars in bowls.
  • Chocolate Baking Crumbs: You can swap these with crushed Oreos if you prefer! No need to remove the cream from the middles, either.
  • Chocolate: I like to use dark chocolate so it balances out the sweetness of the Nutella.
  • Nutella: You can substitute the Nutella with any spread of a similar consistency: peanut butter, cookie butter, etc., for a new twist! 
  • Cream Cheese: Note that low fat cream cheese will not yield the same thick and creamy texture.
  • Powdered Sugar: Don’t swap this with any other sugar! You need the powder consistency to whip into the other ingredients. Granulated sugar would be gritty.
  • Butter: Unsalted butter is preferred.
  • Cream: Heavy whipping cream is needed because we whip it to stiff peaks before adding to the cheesecake mixture. A lighter cream will not work.

How to make No Bake Nutella Cheesecake Bars

Take a quick look at just how easy this process is! For more details about ingredient measurements and step by step instructions, scroll down to the recipe card.

  • Line a baking pan with tin foil (or parchment). Combine melted butter and chocolate crumbs and press into the bottom of the pan to create the crust.
  • Combine chocolate and 1 tbsp cream. Microwave for 45 seconds and stir until smooth. Set aside to cool.
  • Beat cream cheese until smooth.
  • Add in Nutella and powdered sugar and beat until combined.
  • Add in cooled chocolate mixture. Beat until smooth.
  • In another bowl, beat the heavy cream with an electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form.
  • Add to the cream cheese mixture and beat on low until combined.
  • Spread the Nutella mixture on top of the crust. Refrigerate at least 8 hours.

Variations and Substitutions

  • Nutella: You can swap this with any other spread that has a similar consistency! Cookie butter and smooth peanut butter will both work.
  • Berries: I LOVE adding fresh berries on top of this no bake Nutella cheesecake, especially during the summer when they’re nice and fresh. They are the perfect bright contrasting flavor to the rich chocolate!
  • Freeze It: If you want the best clean slices, freeze the cheesecake bars for about an hour prior to slicing.
  • Gluten Free: If you need to make them gluten free, simply swap out the cookies with gluten free cookies or skip the crust and be sure to check all ingredient labels to ensure they are gluten free.

How to store No Bake Nutella Cheesecake Bars

You can store leftover Nutella cheesecake bars in an airtight container in the fridge for about 2-3 days. Any longer than that and the chocolate crust may begin to get a little too moist.

Can I freeze No Bake Nutella Cheesecake Bars?

Sure thing! Freeze your Nutella cheesecake bars in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Don’t forget to date and label! The best part is that you don’t even need to let them fully defrost because you can serve them partially frozen.

cheesecake bars topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

Serving suggestions:

I love piping homemade whipped cream on top of these chocolate cheesecake bars with lots of fresh berries! Some strawberry sauce right on top would also be fabulous!

Looking for additions to add to the ultimate summer dessert spread? Try some fresh fruit with this Cream Cheese Fruit Dip or this Creamy Fruit Salad Recipe instead, along with this Cannoli Dip and our favorite the BEST Easy Cheesecake Recipe! You can even put out a toppings bar for both cheesecakes 🙌

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No Bake Chocolate Nutella Cheesecake Bars

5 from 3 votes
These No Bake Chocolate Nutella Cheesecake Bars are SO easy and perfect for topping with fresh berries! Rich, creamy and no oven required! thereciperebel.com
Prep Time 40 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Cuisine American
Course Dessert
Servings 12
Calories 526cal

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter (melted)
  • cups chocolate baking crumbs (383 grams)
  • ¾ cup chopped chocolate (100 grams)
  • 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon heavy cream (divided)
  • 3 packages cream cheese (250 grams/8 oz each)
  • ¾ cup Nutella or other chocolate hazelnut spread (200 grams)
  • 1 cup powdered icing sugar (110 grams)
  • Whipped cream and berries for garnish as desired

Instructions

  • Line a 9×13" pan with tin foil or parchment paper if desired. Combine melted butter and chocolate crumbs and press into the bottom of the pan.
  • In a small bowl, combine chocolate and 1 tablespoon cream. Microwave on high for 45 seconds and stir until smooth. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
  • With an electric mixer, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add in Nutella and powdered sugar and beat until combined. Add in cooled chocolate mixture and beat until smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, beat cream with an electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Add to the cream cheese mixture and beat on low until combined.
  • Spread on top of the crust and refrigerate at least 8 hours. Remove from the pan and slice. To help with removal and slicing you can put in the freezer for 1-2 hours before removing from the pan. (You can even serve them partially frozen!).

Notes

Ingredients and Substitutions:
  • Chocolate baking crumbs: you can use graham crackers or crushed oreos if you prefer (no need to remove the icing).
  • Chopped chocolate: I like to use dark chocolate if I have it to balance out the sweetness of the Nutella. Any chocolate will work!
  • Nutella: you can substitute the Nutella for any spread of a similar consistency: peanut butter, cookie butter, etc. 
 

Nutrition Information

Calories: 526cal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 341mg | Potassium: 269mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 840IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 1mg
Keywords nutella cheesecake bars

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My name is Ashley Fehr and I love creating easy meals my family loves. I also like to do things my way, which means improvising and breaking the rules when necessary. Here you will find creative twists on old favorites and some of my favorite family recipes, passed down from generations!

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    • Susan Wacker says

      I used gluten free Oreos!! It turned out to be crunchy. My granddaughter has a gluten allergy. She helped me make these. It didnโ€™t bother her at all. Hope this helps.

  1. Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says

    This is my kind of dessert! A little bit of chocolate, some nutella and fresh berries is the perfect combination. I also love that they are no bake so that I can make them during the summer heat and don’t have to worry about turning on my oven.

  2. Dorothy Dunton says

    Hi Ashley! You just combined three of my son’s favorite things…cheesecake, nutella and fresh berries! He is 33, loves to cook and bake and he is going to be so excited when I forward this to him! He has one extremely lucky girlfriend!

  3. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    I will take ALL the no bake treats I can get my hands on, thank you very much! So keep ’em coming, Ashley! These cheesecake bars look FABULOUS! Love that they are super easy! These would be great for my next summer BBQ bash! Cheers, girlfriend!

  4. Danielle says

    I think we’ve been on the same wavelength lately! I’ve been using Nutella and berries together a lot lately too, they’re just so good! These bars look delicious, Ashley. I feel like I could just make no-bake desserts the rest of my life and be happy!

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