These cute no-bake chocolate and Nutella cheesecakes are a chocoholic's dream come true. An intense dark chocolate filling is spooned on top of a crumbly Oreo crust and topped with a creamy, rich Nutella filling. They don't really look like a traditional cheesecake, but does that matter?
Why this recipe works:
- By adding just a few teaspoons of cocoa powder to the chocolate filling, the chocolate flavor deepens dramatically.
- Passing the filling through a fine-meshed sieve gets rid of even the tiniest lumps.
Note: This recipes makes 4 to 6 individual no-bake cheesecakes, depending on the size of your serving cups.
Recipe Details
No-Bake Chocolate-Nutella "Cheesecake" Verrines Recipe
Ingredients
For the Crust:
8 Oreo cookies
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
For the Nutella Filling:
1/3 cup plus 2 teaspoons heavy cream
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
5 ounces cream cheese, softened at room temperature
1/3 cup plus 2 teaspoons (4 ounces) Nutella
For the Chocolate Filling:
3 ounces semisweet chocolate
1/2 cup plus 2 teaspoons heavy cream
4 teaspoons granulated sugar
5 ounces cream cheese, softened at room temperature
5 teaspoons Dutch-processed cocoa powder
For Serving:
Whipped cream
Crushed toasted hazelnuts
Crushed Oreos
Directions
For the Crust: In a food processor, pulse Oreos until finely ground. Add melted butter and pulse for another few seconds until evenly coated. Alternatively, put the cookies in a zipper-lock bag and crush with a rolling pin before adding the melted butter. Spoon Oreo mixture into 4 to 6 serving glasses in an even layer. Set aside.
For the Nutella Filling: In a small bowl, whip cream with sugar until it holds soft peaks. Set aside. In a medium-sized mixing bowl and using an electric hand mixer, whip cream cheese until smooth and fluffy. Add Nutella and whip until smooth, about 2 minutes. Using a rubber spatula, fold in whipped cream until no streaks remain.
For the Chocolate Filling: Melt chocolate in the bowl of a double boiler or in the microwave. Set aside to cool slightly.
In a small bowl, whip cream with sugar until it holds soft peaks. Set aside. In a medium-sized mixing bowl and using an electric hand mixer, whip cream cheese until smooth and fluffy. Add cooled chocolate and cocoa powder and beat until smooth, about 2 minutes. Mix in two thirds of the whipped cream. If the mixture looks lumpy after 3 minutes of mixing, pass through a fine-meshed sieve. Fold in the remaining whipped cream with a rubber spatula.
For Serving: Spoon or pipe filling into serving cups, starting with layers of Chocolate Filling followed by Nutella Filling. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours and up to 2 days. Garnish with whipped cream, crushed Oreo’s or toasted hazelnuts before serving.
Special equipment
electric hand mixer, food processor
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Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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652 | Calories |
50g | Fat |
48g | Carbs |
8g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 4 to 6 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 652 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 50g | 64% |
Saturated Fat 29g | 146% |
Cholesterol 96mg | 32% |
Sodium 260mg | 11% |
Total Carbohydrate 48g | 17% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 12% |
Total Sugars 35g | |
Protein 8g | |
Vitamin C 0mg | 2% |
Calcium 109mg | 8% |
Iron 5mg | 26% |
Potassium 321mg | 7% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |