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.
Table of Contents
- Why we love this No Bake Nutella Cheesecake Bars Recipe:
- Nutella Cheesecake Bars Ingredients Needed:
- How to make No Bake Nutella Cheesecake Bars
- Variations and Substitutions
- How to store No Bake Nutella Cheesecake Bars
- Can I freeze No Bake Nutella Cheesecake Bars?
- Serving suggestions:
- More No Bake Recipes You’ll Love!
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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.
Nutella Cheesecake Bars Ingredients Needed:
- 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.
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 🙌
More No Bake Recipes You’ll Love!
- No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake — if you need to skip the Nutella!
- No Bake Mint Chocolate Bars — a favorite year round.
- Easy Key Lime Cheesecake — fresh and fruity!
- No Bake Lemon Raspberry Icebox Cake — one of the best uses for those graham crackers.
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Ingredients
- ½ cup butter (melted)
- 2½ 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
- 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.
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Kara says
Can these somehow be made without Gelatin?
Ashley Fehr says
They likely could but they will be a little softer. You could use additional melted chocolate to help it set more firmly
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 didnโt bother her at all. Hope this helps.
Polly says
Hi Ashley, Can I replace with nutella as shortage of yogurt? Same measurement?
TQVM!
Ashley Fehr says
Yes, you could or you could add an extra package of cream cheese and it will work out great!
Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven says
That nutella filling seriously looks SO silky and perfect, Ashley! These would be so perfect for a last-minute holiday dessert. ๐
Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron says
These look UNREAL! Can I be a taste-tester? I want in that group LOL!
Ashley Fehr says
Haha! I’m always looking for people to make sure I don’t eat everything I make! Lol
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
Love everything about these bars! The nutella and fresh berries combination sounds so good!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Jessica!
Michelle | A Latte Food says
Yesss to all the no-bake desserts! Especially when they include Nutella. I seriously cannot get enough of it and would probably eat an embarrassing amount of these!
Ashley Fehr says
We don’t have to tell anyone how many pieces there were to start with! ๐
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.
Ashley Fehr says
Exactly! Chocolate and berries is one of the best combinations I think!
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!
Ashley Fehr says
Haha! I hope they enjoy them as much as we did! Thanks Dorothy!
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!
Ashley Fehr says
Yes, totally! Thanks Chey!
Shashi @ RunninSrilankan says
Oh heavens – my knees are buckling – and so are my tastebuds! This sounds amazing – and gawsh – it looks screen-lickably good!
Ashley Fehr says
Hahaha! Thanks Shashi!
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!
Ashley Fehr says
Great minds think alike! It is just an awesome combination — I can’t get enough of it!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
Oh the bars are calling my name! Nutella is my weakness, so I think I would devour these ALL in no time! And I love that they’re no-bake too! Such a perfect summer treat!
Ashley Fehr says
Haha! I definitely passed them off after I made them! I am a total cheesecake and Nutella fanatic!
Tina says
Mmmmmmm!