Cookie Dough Nutella Cheesecake
This no-bake cheesecake is a cookie dough lover’s dream! A thick cookie dough base layered with creamy vanilla cheesecake studded with mini chocolate chips, topped with a luscious Nutella ganache and swirls of whipped cream. Garnished with edible cookie dough balls, this dessert is pure indulgence in every bite.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 10 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour (heat-treated)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- Pinch of salt
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for filling)
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (for filling)
- 3/4 cup Nutella
- 1/3 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Mini cookie dough balls (for garnish)
- Extra chocolate chips (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookie Dough Base: Cream butter and sugars until smooth. Add milk and vanilla. Stir in heat-treated flour, salt, and mini chocolate chips.
- Press the dough into the bottom of a springform pan. Chill while making the filling.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add vanilla and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whip cream to stiff peaks. Fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Stir in mini chocolate chips. Spread the filling over the cookie dough base and smooth the top. Chill for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Nutella Ganache: Heat cream until hot (but not boiling) and pour over Nutella. Let sit 1 minute, then stir until smooth. Pour over the chilled cheesecake and spread gently.
- Decorate: Pipe whipped cream along the edge and top with mini cookie dough balls. Sprinkle with extra chips if desired.
Notes
- Heat-treat flour in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes to make it safe for no-bake use.
- Use full-fat cream cheese for best texture and flavor.
- Make mini cookie dough balls ahead of time and chill before using as garnish.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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