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No Bake Nutella Cheesecakes

These are easy no-bake “cheesecakes” using simple shortcut ingredients and wonderful Nutella! They're great for a quick summer time treat. Putting them in jars just makes them more special.
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Chef Julie Yoon


Ingredients

  • Oreo Cookies crushed into coarse crumbs (around 10-12)
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 2/3 cup Nutella
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 (8 ounce) tub Cool Whip, thawed, divided
  • Strawberries some sliced, some left whole for garnish
  • Chopped hazelnuts peanuts, pecans, or almonds

Instructions

  • Evenly divide the crumbs between 4 short 8oz glass jars, bowls, or cups, to form the “crust” layer. Since these are in jars, the “crust” is meant to be scooped up easily with a spoon and don’t need to be solid.
  • In a large bowl, with an electric hand mixer, beat the cream cheese, vanilla, and Nutella until smooth. Using a rubber spatula, fold in roughly half (or more if desired) of the Cool Whip until well blended. Reserve any remaining Cool Whip for the topping.
  • Pipe or spoon one layer of the cheesecake mixture into the jars on top of the Oreo layer. Add a layer of sliced strawberries. Add another layer of cheesecake mixture. It’s okay if the strawberries are hidden. They can be a surprise! Sprinkle the tops with chopped hazelnuts. Cover with a lid or plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least 2 hours to chill and firm slightly before serving.
  • When ready to serve, use the remaining Cool Whip mixture to pipe or dollop on top of the cheesecake mixture. Garnish each jar with a whole, fanned, or slice strawberry and a light sprinkle of more crumbled oreos if desired.

TIP: I wouldn’t suggest making these overnight, because the Oreo crumbs will most likely get soggy. But if you really want to, you can make “reverse cheesecakes” by adding the crumbs on top right when you’re ready to serve, and topping them off with whipped cream.

    And if you want to make firm crusts, add 2-3 Tablespoons of melted unsalted butter into the Oreo crumb mixture and press it lightly into the base of small ring molds.