Description
Indulge in a creamy, chocolatey Nutella cheesecake with a buttery Oreo base, rich mousse filling, and luscious ganache topping. This no-bake dessert is simple to make and perfect for any occasion, offering a delightful blend of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
For the Oreo Base:
- 200g (7 oz) Oreo cookies
- 60g (4 tbsp) unsalted butter, melted
For the Nutella Mousse Filling:
- 3 tsp gelatine powder
- 1/4 cup water
- 500g (1 lb) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup icing sugar (powdered sugar)
- 1 cup Nutella
- 1 cup heavy/thickened cream
For the Nutella Ganache Topping:
- 1/2 cup heavy/thickened cream
- 1/2 cup Nutella
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
For Toppings:
- 1/4 cup toasted and chopped hazelnuts
- 1/2 cup heavy/thickened cream, whipped
- 3 tbsp Nutella, warmed
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Pan
- Flip the base of an 8-inch springform pan upside down.
- Butter the base, line it with baking paper, and clip the sides onto the base with excess paper overhanging.
- Butter and line the sides of the pan with more baking paper.
Step 2: Make the Oreo Base
- Blitz Oreo cookies in a food processor until fine crumbs form.
- Add melted butter to the crumbs and blitz until combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press it evenly with the back of a flat cup. Chill in the fridge.
Step 3: Prepare the Nutella Mousse Filling
- Sprinkle gelatine over water in a small bowl, stir, and let bloom for 5 minutes. Microwave for 15 seconds to liquefy, then cool for 5 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese, Nutella, and icing sugar with an electric mixer until smooth. Mix in the gelatine until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Fold a third of the whipped cream into the Nutella mixture, then gently fold in the rest in two additions.
- Pour the filling over the chilled Oreo base and smooth the top. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Step 4: Make the Nutella Ganache Topping
- Combine cream, Nutella, and chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl.
- Microwave in two 30-second bursts, stirring in between until smooth. Let cool for 5 minutes.
- Pour the ganache over the chilled mousse layer and spread evenly. Chill for 3 hours or until firm.
Step 5: Decorate the Cheesecake
- Sprinkle toasted hazelnuts over the set ganache.
- Pipe whipped cream around the edges of the cheesecake.
- Drizzle warmed Nutella over the top.
- Slice with a hot knife (clean between slices) and serve.
Notes
- Use softened cream cheese for a smooth filling.
- Chill thoroughly between layers for a firm set.
- Toast hazelnuts to enhance their flavor before chopping.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free cookies for the base.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: International