Nutella Cheesecake

This Nutella Cheesecake is absolutely DIVINE. And I mean it. I have tried others and boastfully perhaps, I think this recipe is the best of all.

My children seem to go nuts for Nutella and Biscoff desserts. I am usually a little more reserved, however this no bake cheesecake has made my culinary heart more than flutter.

It’s dark biscuit base and nutty/chocolately rich cheesecake filling had me at first lick of the spoon (chef’s perks ssssh).

This is a cheesecake of the most highest order if I do say so myself….and I absolutely do. The sort to make you feel deeply satisfied for days……

It is now firmly established in my top 5 cheesecake recipes and with very good reason, trust me.

But first…..feel free to scroll past to the recipe below if you’re feeling hungry.

I am starting to actually enjoy this heat wave. Being able to live in holiday mode i.e leave everything out in the garden really suits my way of housekeeping.

Yesterday I found 3 socks, a pair of pants and 5 glittery nail varnishes not to mention a varying selection of cuddly toys and lots of shoes scattered casually across the lawn……..I left them there. I loves it. I romanticise it into a carefree, Famous Five kind of childhood home vibe.

But why I think that Aunt Fanny wasn’t keeping a tidy house I couldn’t tell you. Perhaps it was all those picnics.There is however one big problem with all this outdoor weather. My children have become mad keen on playing out in the garden. Football, Tennis and anything else in between and, here’s the thing, they want me to join in……..WTF!!!!!

That’s why Aunt Fanny was nowhere to be seen the clever whatnot…….For the Love of God my athletic prowess left me sometime in 2010.

Heaving my body around in the heat flapping all over the lawn is never going to be medically sensible or a good look. I am bound to go over on a cankle……. My daughter actually turned round to me yesterday and said, “Get those bingo wings in goal Mum”……………she’s seven.

Cheeky, but accurate, little minx. Every time Summer comes around again I berate myself for eating like a very, very hungry person throughout all of Winter. 

But I have nowhere to hide here. I have to get my ass out there and bob about at least a little enthusiastically………..pass me the cold Ginger Beer.

Nutella Cheesecake Recipe.

I have found that as gorgeous as Nutella is it can be a little too rich in a cheesecake but this baby is just right. Creamily mellowed out with a generous amount of cream cheese and icing sugar, it is near enough perfect.

It is a deeply chocolatey cheesecake in a completely Nutella way. It has a chocolate Oreo base that is just perfect with the creamy and luxurious Nutella Cheesecake filling. I love an Oreo base at the best of times but it’s darkness is just perfect here.

Incredibly moreish I serve mine coupled with Strawberries and Cream. It is stupendous. One of the most delicious cheesecakes I have ever eaten.

 

• All that is required for this glorious base is a whizz in the food processor before smoothing all over the base of the serving dish.
• I use a 22cm deep Springform Loose bottomed pan. It is so easy to get the baby out then.

The cream is whipped first in my free standing mixer before emptying out into another bowl on standby. It needs to be quite firm. A large mixing bowl and hand held electric mixer is fine too.

• • Next I whip together the Cream Cheese and Icing Sugar before adding the Nutella at room temperature, mixing again and then whisking back in the whipped cream.

 

 

• The whole delicious lot is then dolloped onto the base and evened out for a smooth finish.
• I put mine in the freezer for an hour before putting back into the fridge for another three hours.
• I do normally make cheesecakes the night before and then I wouldn’t bother with the freezer at all. 

• Scatter the chopped hazelnuts over the top of the cheesecake when ready to serve.

Nutella Cheesecake Tips

• If you don’t have icing sugar then you can substitute caster sugar. Just check that it is mixed through enough and not grainy.
• Speed up the setting process by putting the cheesecake in the freezer for an hour at the beginning of chilling time.
• Make sure the Nutella is at room temperature as it is tricky to remove from the jar when cold.
• Store leftovers in the fridge covered.
• Nutella is not recommended to be completely frozen by the manufacturers so it’s best to eat all the leftovers yourself from the fridge…..yes!!!!! That’s breakfast sorted….
• I like to serve mine with Strawberries and Double Cream.

Equipment Required

• Food Processor or rolling pin and large freezer bag to crush the Oreos.
• Free Standing Mixer or large mixing bowl and electric whisk.
• Digital Scales
• 22cm loose bottomed spring release round baking tin.
• Spatula and spoon.

 

IF YOU LIKE THIS NUTELLA CHEESECAKE RECIPE THEN YOU MAY LIKE THESE

Lemon Cheesecake

Strawberry Cheesecake

Caramel Cheesecake

White Chocolate and Raspberry Cheesecake

Apparently I am not alone in my Nutella Love….here are more recipes from myself and fellow fabulous bloggers.

Nutella Brownies

Nutella Hot Chocolate from Munchies and Munchkins – Banana, Avocado and Nutella Smoothie from Searching for Spice

Easy Nutella Cupcakes from Charlotte’s Lively Kitchen – Giant Nutella Scone from Baking Queen 74

Nutella Pavlova from Jo’s Kitchen Larder

Gluten Free Nutella Choux Buns from Curly’s Cooking  – Nutella in Pancakes from Foodie Quine

Nutella Cake from The Baking Explorer – Easiest Ever Nutella Cookies from Something Sweet Something Savoury

Bananatella Muffins from Munchies and Munchkins – Banana and Nutella Cake from Baking Queen 74

Banana and Nutella Loaf from Cooking With My Kids – WholeWheat Almond and Nutella sheet Pancake from Latthi’s Kitchen

 

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I am cohosting this week at Fiesta Friday along with Deb from Pantry Portfolio .Do come over and see what’s cooking……….

I have also linked this post with #We Should Cocoa over at Tin and Thyme –  Cook Blog Share over this week at Lost in Food

Do let me know how you got on in the comments below. I do love a good old hairy chinwag.