No-Bake Cheesecake (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
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1.5 packs (200g) of Oreos, crushed.
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A quarter cup of melted butter, unsalted.
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3 teaspoons of powdered gelatin.
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60ml water (1/4 cup).
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Softened block cream cheese, 500g.
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Half a cup of icing sugar.
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240ml heavy cream (1 cup).
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Another 1/2 cup of heavy cream.
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Half a cup of Nutella (plus extra for topping).
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1/4 cup dark chocolate pieces.
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Chopped and toasted hazelnuts, 1/4 cup.
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180ml whipped cream (1/2 cup).
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3 tablespoons warmed up Nutella to drizzle.
# Preparation Steps:
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Use parchment paper to line an 8-inch springform pan.
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Crush Oreos into crumbs using a processor, mix with the melted butter, and spread in the pan evenly.
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Mix gelatin powder with water, microwave it for 15 seconds, and let it cool. Beat cream cheese, sugar, and Nutella together. Stir in the cooled gelatin. Whip the cream in a separate bowl. Combine the whipped cream gently into the Nutella mixture.
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Spread the filling over the crust and keep it in the fridge for about an hour.
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Heat up the chocolate, Nutella, and cream until it’s smooth. Let it cool for a minute or two before pouring it over the chilled filling. Chill the cake for 3 more hours.
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Sprinkle hazelnuts on top. Pipe whipped cream along the edges and drizzle the warmed Nutella over everything.
# Additional Tips:
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Always use a block of cream cheese, not the spreadable kind.
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You can switch Nutella with other hazelnut spreads.
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Add hazelnuts only right before serving, or they'll lose crunch.
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Best made ahead for parties or events.
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Gelatin helps hold the structure together.
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Toasting hazelnuts makes them more flavorful.