No Bake Nutella Cheesecake | Greedy Gourmet

Question 1

What is Nutella?

Accepted Answer

A sweetened hazelnut and chocolate spread, Nutella has a creamy, velvety texture and a milk chocolate taste with a hint of roasted hazelnut. The Nutella flavour is part of the reason why it's so popular worldwide.

It's a very versatile ingredient and can be used to make various Nutella recipes. If you love a good Nutella dessert, another delicious Nutella recipe of mine is my slow-cooker Nutella fudge. Check it out... it's to die for!

Question 2

How should you serve Nutella cheesecake?

Accepted Answer

I recommend serving this Nutella cake chilled, straight from the fridge. If you leave it out at room temperature for too long, it will start to soften and lose its firmness.

If you're taking this cheesecake to a dinner party, a good idea is to flash-freeze it when you get there. A quick blast in the freezer will firm it up again.

Question 3

Do I need to use gelatin for this recipe?

Accepted Answer

No. This cheesecake can get a good consistency when stored in the fridge for at least six hours. Gelatin isn't necessary.

Question 4

What kind of cream cheese should I use for this cheesecake recipe?

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It would be best if you used full-fat cream cheese when making a no-bake cheesecake. If you use a low-fat cheesecake, you’ll end up with a grainy filling that’s not thick enough and doesn’t set properly.

Spreadable cream cheese from any good supermarket will do the job. I often use Philadelphia cream cheese, which works perfectly.

Question 5

Can I use mascarpone in place of cream cheese?

Accepted Answer

You can use mascarpone when making a no-bake cheesecake. I recommend going half and half – using half cream cheese mixed with half mascarpone.

Question 6

Can I use whipping cream instead of double cream?

Accepted Answer

Yes, heavy cream and whipping cream are the same thing.

Question 7

Why is my cheesecake base not setting properly?

Accepted Answer

You need to ensure that the biscuit base is packed down properly so that the base is stable enough. Use a coffee tamper to pack the biscuit crumbs to form a stable base.

Also, ensure you follow the measurements below precisely – you need to find just the right amount of melted butter and crumbled biscuits to ensure the biscuit crumbs bind properly.

Question 8

What biscuits are best for the cheesecake base?

Accepted Answer

I've gone for digestive biscuits for this cheesecake recipe. However, you can use any plain biscuit. For those in the U.S., Graham crackers are a good alternative.

Question 9

How long does cheesecake stay fresh?

Accepted Answer

This Nutella cheesecake will stay fresh in the fridge for up to 5 days when stored correctly.

Question 10

How do you store Nutella cheesecake?

Accepted Answer

Unless you’re serving a party of people or you’re feeling particularly indulgent, you’ll most likely end up with some leftovers. As it’s a no-bake cheesecake, it's best to store leftovers in the fridge; otherwise, it will become gloopy and melt.

Use an airtight storage container. You can use a full-size cheesecake or a small container to store single slices.

Question 11

Can you freeze Nutella cheesecake?

Accepted Answer

You can keep this cheesecake frozen for up to 2 months; just be sure to wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. To thaw, place it in the fridge overnight.

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