Description
Indulgent Nutella cheesecake bars deliver creamy chocolate bliss without turning on the oven. Rich layers of graham cracker crust, silky Nutella filling, and chocolate drizzle promise pure dessert magic for chocolate enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup Nutella
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Crust Ingredients:
- 2 cups crushed graham crackers
- 1/2 cup (118 milliliters) unsalted butter, melted
Sweetening and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Create a uniform base by combining graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, then firmly compress the mixture into a parchment-lined 9×9 inch pan, ensuring an even, compact crust.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese and powdered sugar together until achieving a silky, lump-free consistency.
- Incorporate Nutella and vanilla extract into the cream cheese mixture, blending thoroughly until a uniform chocolate-speckled texture emerges.
- Whisk heavy cream until it forms sturdy, peaked waves that hold their shape when the whisk is lifted.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the Nutella-cream cheese blend, maintaining the airy volume while creating a smooth, integrated filling.
- Carefully spread the creamy mixture across the prepared graham cracker crust, using a spatula to distribute evenly and eliminate air pockets.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, or ideally overnight, allowing the bars to set completely and develop a firm, sliceable texture.
- Remove from refrigerator, lift the bars out using parchment edges, and slice into clean, precise squares for serving.
Notes
- Ensure graham crackers are finely ground for a smooth, compact crust that holds together perfectly.
- Use room temperature cream cheese to prevent lumps and achieve a silky, creamy texture in the filling.
- Fold whipped cream gently to maintain its airy volume, creating a light and fluffy cheesecake consistency.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute graham crackers with gluten-free cookie crumbs or almond flour.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg