Nutella Cheesecake is the perfect cheesecake to make for a special occasion. It is thick, creamy, rich and decadent cheesecake that is baked to perfection.
Nutella Cheesecake Recipe is loaded with flavor. The ingredients are simple and make the best cheesecake recipe. We love that it is baked in a Oreo Crust, creamy filling and a chocolate glazed is added.
Using Nutella in this recipe gives the cheesecake the perfect amount of sweetness, the best texture and amazing taste. Baking it in the Oreo crust is the perfect combination. Change up your classic cheesecake recipe and make it with Nutella. We also have been making Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake, Cookies and Cream Cheesecake, Cheesecake Brulee and Slutty Cheesecake Bars.
Try 89 Thanksgiving Cheesecake Recipes for more ideas. We also love to make Blackberry Cheesecake Recipe, Key Lime Cheesecake and Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Recipe in the spring.
You might also like Nutella Mug Cake Recipe and Nutella Cupcakes for more Nutella flavor.
What's in this post: Nutella Cheesecake
Can I Use a Graham Cracker Crust?
Yes, you can use any type of crust that you prefer to make this cake recipe. We think that the Oreo Crust and Nutella pair well with each other. But graham cracker will still be delicious.
You can easily make a homemade graham cracker crust or buy one at the store.
Ingredients
For the Crust
- Oreo Cookies
- Butter (melted)
For the Filling
- Cream Cheese (softened)
- Granulated Sugar
- Vanilla Extract
- Nutella (32 ounces)
- Large Eggs (room temperature)
Add the Toppings
- Nutella
- Heavy Whipping Cream
- Whipped Cream (optional)
Scroll to the bottom of the bottom of the post for the full recipe and ingredients.
Variations Ideas
- Glaze – Feel free to change the frosting of this cheesecake. You can make a whipped topping with powdered sugar and heavy cream.
- No Bake Nutella Cheesecake – If you are looking for a no bake version and love Nutella, make this recipe.
- Toppings – Feel free to add your favorite toppings when serving this cheesecake. Whipped cream, powdered sugar, chocolate drizzle, or fresh berries. The options are endless to top this cheesecake.
- Crust – You can even make this cheesecake with a different crust. We have used a graham cracker crust or crushed other cookies instead of using Oreos.
How to Make Nutella Cheesecake
- Step 1 – Heat the Oven – Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Then line a 9 inch spring foam pan with parchment paper and grease the sides of the pan.
- Step 2 – Crush Oreos – Crush the Oreo Cookies in a food processor or blender. Place the Oreo Crumbs in a mixing bowl. Add the melted butter and mix until well combined.
Step 3 – Press in Pan – Press the mixture into the bottom of the pans. Then slightly up the sides of the pan to form the crust. Bake the crust for 7 minutes. Then let cool completely at room temperature while you prepare the filling.
Step 4 – Beat Cream Cheese and Sugar – In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and sugar. Beat with a hand held mixer or stand up mixer until well combined. Mix in the vanilla extract and cups of Nutella. Mix until well combined.
Step 5 – Add Eggs – Add in the eggs, one at a time, until just combined.
Step 6 – Pour Mixture – Pour the mixture into the cooled crust. Pour the batter into the crust. Gently tap the pan on the countertop to remove any air bubbles from the batter.
- Step 6 – Bake Cheesecake – Place the cheesecake in the oven in the center and bake for 15 minutes.
- Step 7 – Turn Oven Down – Then turn the oven temperature down to 200 degrees. But do not remove the cheesecake.
- Step 8 – Continue Baking – Then bake for 1 hour and 20 to 30 minutes. Bake until the edges are set but the center is still jiggly.
- Step 9 – Turn Oven Off – Then turn the oven off and crack the oven door but do not remove the cheesecake. Let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 15-20 minutes before removing.
- Step 10 – Move Cheesecake – Then move the cheesecake to a wire rack to cool completely to room temperature.
- Step 11 – Chill Cheesecake – Then chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours but overnight is preferred.
How to Make the Cheesecake Glaze
- Step 1 – Remove Sides – Carefully remove the sides of the springform pan after the cheesecake has set.
- Step 2 – Wire Rack – Place the cheesecake on a wire rack on top of a baking sheet.
Step 3 – Combine Ingredients – In a small saucepan, heat the heavy whipping cream over medium low heat until it is simmering. Remove from heat and stir in the Nutella. Mix until smooth and combined.
Step 4 – Pour Glaze – Immediately pour the glaze over the top of the cheesecake. Use a spatula to evenly spread it over the top of the cheesecake. Let the glaze run down the sides and edges.
- Step 5 – Chill – Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until the glaze is set. We like to cover with plastic wrap when placing in the fridge.
- Step 6 – Serve and Enjoy – Carefully slice and serve topped with the whipped cream and enjoy.
Recipe Tips
- Blocks of Cream Cheese – Before combining ingredients make sure the cream cheese has softened to room temperature. It allows for the cream cheese to mix smooth and creamy.
- Prepare Springform Pan – Prepare the pan by lining with parchment paper and grease the sides. This helps for cleanup and for serving the cheesecake.
- Oreo Crust – Crush the Oreos in a food processor and mix with the melted butter. Makes sure it is fully combined with the melted butter. Then press the crust in the pan on the sides and bottom of pan. Allow the crust to bake and cool completely before pouring in the filling.
- Nutella Cheesecake Filling – Combine the cheesecake filling with a stand mixer with a paddle attachment. This helps to completely combine the ingredients.
- Baking the Cheesecake – Make sure to initially cook the cheesecake in the oven at low temperature. Then allow the cheesecake to cool in the oven and then on the wire rack.
- Nutella Glaze – After combining the ingredients for the glaze, make sure to immediately spread the glaze over the cheesecake.
- Make Ahead – This is the perfect dessert to make ahead of time. This cheesecake needs to chill for several hours after baking and after spreading the glaze. We like to make ahead the night before we are serving.
- Water Bath – With cheesecake recipe, there is no need to do a water bath.
How to Cool the Cheesecake
Cooling the cheesecake is important part of making the cheesecake. Once you have baked the cheesecake, you need to allow it to cool in the oven.
You want the cheesecake to cool in the oven for about 15 minutes. This helps to prevent the cheesecake from cracking.
Then after this time, remove the cheesecake from the oven and allow to cool on a wire rack. Allow cheesecake to completely cool before frosting the cheesecake.
Frequently Asked Questions
Refrigerate the leftovers, covered, for up to 4 days. This recipe stores easily making it perfect to make in advance.
We love to do this for parties and special occasions.
Yes, this cheesecake freezes very easily. Wrap the plain cheesecake without any toppings in plastic wrap. Then wrap again in aluminum foil.
Place inside a freezer container that is airtight. Freeze up to 6 weeks. When ready to serve, allow the cheesecake to thaw overnight in the fridge.
Then slice as normal and garnish with whipped cream and toppings.
More Easy Cheesecake Recipes
- Reese’s Cheesecake
- Pecan Pie Cheesecake Recipe
- Crockpot Cheesecake
- Cheesecake Chimichangas
- Turtle Cheesecake
- Cheesecake Bars
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Nutella Cheesecake
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 35 Oreo Cookies
- 5 Tablespoons Butter melted
For the Filling:
- 32 ounces Cream Cheese softened
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 container Nutella 32 ounces
- 4 Large Eggs room temperature
Add the Toppings:
- 1 cup Nutella
- 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- Whipped Cream optional
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Instructions
For the Crust:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a 9 inch spring foam pan with parchment paper and grease the sides of the pan.
- Crush the Oreo Cookies in a food processor or blender. Place in a mixing bowl. Add the melted butter and mix until well combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of the pans and slightly up the sides of the pan to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for 7 minutes. Then let cool completely at room temperature while you prepare the filling.
How to Make the Cheesecake Filling:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and sugar with a hand held mixer or stand up mixer until well combined.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and Nutella. Mix until well combined.
- Add in the eggs, one at a time, until just combined.
- Pour the mixture into the cooled crust.
- Pour the batter into the crust. Gently tap the pan on the countertop to remove any air bubbles from the batter.
- Place the cheesecake in the oven in the center and bake for 15 minutes.
- Then turn the oven temperature down to 200 degrees F but do not remove the cheesecake.
- Then bake for 1 hour and 20-30 minutes until the edges are set but the center is still jiggly.
- Then turn the oven off and crack the oven door but do not remove the cheesecake. Let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 15-20 minutes before removing.
- Then move the cheesecake to a wire rack to cool completely to room temperature.
- Then chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours but overnight is preferred.
How to Make the Cheesecake Glaze:
- Carefully remove the sides of the springform pan after the cheesecake has set.
- Place the cheesecake on a wire rack on top of a baking sheet.
- In a small saucepan, heat the heavy whipping cream over medium low heat until it is simmering. Remove from heat and stir in the Nutella. Mix until smooth and combined.
- Immediately pour the glaze over the top of the cheesecake and use a spatula to evenly spread it over the top of the cheesecake and let the glaze run down the sides and edges.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until the glaze is set.
- Carefully slice and serve topped with the whipped cream and enjoy!
