Easy Nutella Treat

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This chilled Nutella dessert combines smooth mousse, chocolate ganache, and Oreo crust. Pure indulgence from creamy, chocolaty layers. Full of hazelnut magic without baking!

Maria from tastyhush
Updated on Fri, 23 May 2025 10:30:27 GMT
Rich chocolate cake topped with creamy ganache, Oreo crumbs, and chopped nuts on a smooth crust. Pin it
Rich chocolate cake topped with creamy ganache, Oreo crumbs, and chopped nuts on a smooth crust. | tastyhush.com

This dessert was a happy accident when I needed something amazing for my kid’s birthday. Ever since, it’s our absolute favorite for every celebration. When you mix cool cream cheese with loads of Nutella, the combo just hits differently. And since you don’t bake it, you still get that rich chocolate hazelnut goodness wrapped up in a silky, smooth treat everyone talks about.

Stunning and Effortless

The best part with this one? Everyone thinks you bought it from a fancy shop, but you actually whipped it up in your own kitchen. It comes out with that fluffy, mousse-like middle, packed with Nutella and holding its shape like a dream. Friends are shocked it’s no oven, just some chilling and assembling.

Grab These Ingredients

  • Hazelnuts: Pop these on top for a great crunch at the end.
  • Powdered sugar: A little balances out all the other flavors.
  • Semi sweet chocolate chips: Melt these for a super smooth ganache.
  • Gelatin powder: Helps everything stay together for the perfect slice.
  • Heavy cream: Whip this up to keep things extra light.
  • Nutella: Pile it in, this is the real star here.
  • Cream cheese: Make sure it’s the dense block kind.
  • Unsalted butter: Just the right amount gets our base set.
  • Oreo biscuits: Smash these up for that rich, chocolate crust.

How to Put It All Together

Top it with ganache
Make that shiny chocolate glaze, pour over the top, then chill and let it set up in the fridge.
Lay down the filling
Spread your filling over the base, smooth everything out, and let it settle.
Mix the filling
Start by blooming gelatin, beat cream cheese with sugar and Nutella, then gently fold in whipped cream until mixed.
Crush for the crust
Crush cookies, stir in melted butter, and push the mixture firmly into your pan.
Get your pan ready
Line your springform pan with parchment—makes it a breeze to get clean slices out later.

Finishing Up Strong

I always toss some chopped hazelnuts along the outside for extra crunch. Add a few ropes of whipped cream and a quick drizzle of warmed Nutella. That’s all it takes to make it look straight out of a bakery—these fast touches just make it pop.

Stay Fresh Tips

Keep this dessert cold and it’ll taste best. It holds up great in the fridge for 4 days stored airtight, or you can freeze it for a couple months if needed. Don’t leave it out too long when it’s hot or you’ll lose the nice creamy feel that makes it awesome.

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One piece of chocolatey cake with a creamy chocolaty middle and a chocolate cookie crust, finished with chocolate curls and nut bits, sitting on a dark plate. | tastyhush.com

Frequently Asked Questions

→ What’s the role of gelatin here?

Gelatin helps the filling hold its shape while staying light and creamy. Skipping it can result in the cake collapsing or being too soft.

→ Can I use whipped cream cheese instead of a block?

If using a whipped version, add an extra 1/2 teaspoon of gelatin since whipped cheese is softer. For best results, stick to the thicker block style.

→ How much chilling time does it need?

Give it at least 4 hours total. Let the filling chill for an hour, then let the ganache set for another 3. Overnight works great too!

→ Can I swap out Nutella for something else?

Sure, try any spreadable hazelnut chocolate. If using homemade, adjust gelatin since homemade versions tend to be less thick.

→ When’s the best time to add hazelnuts?

Add hazelnuts after 3 hours of chilling. Adding them too early will make them sink into the ganache instead of staying on top.

No Bake Nutella

Silky no-bake Nutella cake with Oreo crust, rich mousse filling, and luscious ganache. Hazelnut perfection without touching the oven!

Prep Time
30 Minutes
Cook Time
300 Minutes
Total Time
330 Minutes
By: Maria

Category: Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: Western

Yield: 12 Servings (1 cake)

Dietary: Vegetarian

Ingredients

01 1.5 packs of Oreo cookies (200g).
02 Melted butter, 60g.
03 Gelatin powder, 3 teaspoons.
04 Water, 1/4 cup.
05 500g softened block cream cheese.
06 Powdered sugar, 1/2 cup.
07 Nutella, 1 cup.
08 Whipping cream, 1 cup.
09 Heavy cream, 1/2 cup.
10 Another 1/2 cup of Nutella.
11 Dark chocolate chips, 1/4 cup.
12 Chopped hazelnuts, toasted, 1/4 cup.
13 Whipping cream, 1/2 cup (for decorating).
14 3 tablespoons warmed Nutella.

Instructions

Step 01

Use parchment paper to cover an 8-inch springform pan.

Step 02

Blend Oreo cookies into crumbs, mix with melted butter, and press firmly into the pan's bottom.

Step 03

Combine gelatin powder with water and let it soak. Microwave for about 15 seconds and let it cool. Beat cream cheese together with Nutella and powdered sugar. Add the cooled gelatin mixture, then whip the cream separately and gently mix it with the Nutella mixture.

Step 04

Pour the filling into the prepared base and refrigerate for an hour.

Step 05

Warm the cream, chocolate, and Nutella until smooth. Let it cool for about 5 minutes, then spread it over the chilled filling. Leave it in the fridge for an additional 3 hours.

Step 06

Add a sprinkle of toasted hazelnuts on top. Pipe whipped cream in a circle around the edge and drizzle with some warmed Nutella.

Notes

  1. Block cream cheese works best, don't use the spreadable kind.
  2. Hazelnut spreads other than Nutella work too.
  3. Add hazelnuts only right before serving.
  4. You can prepare this in advance.
  5. Gelatin improves the filling's texture and is a must-use.
  6. Toasting hazelnuts brings out their flavor.

Tools You'll Need

  • Springform pan (8-inch).
  • Blender or food processor.
  • Mixer for beating.
  • Microwave for quick melting.
  • Bag for piping.
  • Parchment for lining.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Contains dairy (cream cheese, cream).
  • Includes nuts (Nutella, hazelnuts).
  • Oreo cookies contain wheat.
  • Oreos may contain eggs.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 635
  • Total Fat: 50 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 41 g
  • Protein: 8 g