Happy 4th of July, everyone! I’m going with a simple no-bake Nutella Cheesecake for today’s holiday dessert. I know, it’s not red, white and blue. I didn’t have time to make a 4th of July dessert, because my days as of late have been crushed with the manuscript.
But big news—I’m done! I finally submitted it to my editor. I can breathe again – for a little a bit at least.
So if you get overwhelmingly, busy and you aren’t able to make layered cakes like this, this, this or this, it’s always a good thing to have a few easy to-make, no-bake cakes like this.
And in keeping with today’s holiday vibe, I’m keeping this short so I can be outside with the family. Have a great holiday everyone! See you Wednesday.

No-Bake Nutella Cheesecake
Ingredients
Recipe adapted from here. No-Bake Nutella Cheesecake 1 envelope unflavored gelatin 3/4 cup fat-free milk 2 8 ounce packages reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchatel), softened 1 8 ounce package fat-free cream cheese, softened 1 8 ounce carton fat-free sour cream 1/3 cup sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 4 ounces Nutella
- Recipe adapted from here.
- No-Bake Nutella Cheesecake
- 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
- 3/4 cup fat-free milk
- 2 8 ounce packages reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchatel), softened
- 1 8 ounce package fat-free cream cheese, softened
- 1 8 ounce carton fat-free sour cream
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 4 ounces Nutella
1 cup whipping cream 1 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder Topping (optional) 10-12 marschino cherries 2 tablespoons sprinkles
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 1 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- Topping (optional)
- 10-12 marschino cherries
- 2 tablespoons sprinkles
Instructions
Line bottom fo 8 inch springform pan with parchment paper.
In a small saucepan sprinkle gelatin over milk; let stand for 5 minutes. Heat and stir over low heat just until gelatin is dissolved. Remove from heat. Cool for 15 minutes.
In a large bowl beat cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Beat in sour cream, sugar, and vanilla until well mixed; gradually beat in gelatin mixture. Divide mixture in half. Gradually stir Nutella into half of the mixture.
Spoon half of the chocolate mixture into pan; spread evenly. Carefully spoon half of the white mixture in small mounds over chocolate mixture. Using a narrow, thin-bladed metal spatula or a table knife, swirl chocolate and white mixtures. Top with the remaining chocolate mixture, spreading evenly; spoon the remaining white mixture in small mounds over chocolate mixture and swirl again. Cover and chill about 6 hours or until set.
To make whipped cream: In a small chilled mixing bowl combine whipping cream, sugar, and unsweetened cocoa powder. Beat mixture with chilled beaters of an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form. Do not overbeat (makes 2 cups). Transfer whipped cream to a pastry bag fitted with a start tip.
Remove cake from pan. Pipe whipped cream along bottom and top of cake. Garnish with sprinkles and maraschino cherries.
**Recipe adapted from Better Homes and Garden.
This is so cute! I totally adore the sprinkles + cherries! And I’m so onboard for soothing easy that contains Nutella!
Yum!!! This is totally acceptable for a no bake cake; especially with the sprinkles.
Everyday I think that your pictures are my favorite ones you have ever taken…but I am SURE these are! So simple but so adorable!
And Cheesecake and nutella is a match made in heaven. Especially with sprinkles! Pinned
Cheesecake and nutella? Yum!
Holy freaking goodness, this cake is gorgeous!!
I love Nutella (if we’re being honest ‘addicted’ would probably better describe it)and this cheesecake looks SO amazingly delicious!
I’m in love with this! Already pinned a few times 🙂 The cherries just make the photos POP and I bet the Nutella…is.so.good in here!
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hey, I’m good with bright and airy . . perfect for spring. . love this, Naomi!
I LOVE that this is reduced fat, YUM!
I just love it when you make whimsical things like this! the cherries and pink make me so happy so early in the morning 🙂
Looks fabulous, kind of wish I had a slice for breakfast!
Love this! Was so intrigued when you posted this on IG last night!
Nothing wrong with simple, no bake recipe like this! And anything with Nutella automatically gets a vote from me.
Oh this looks like the perfect summer birthday cake idea! Nice cool cheesecake with yummy whipped cream–yes please! Thanks for the recipe 🙂
This is so fun for spring, love the cherries and sprinkles!
This reminds me of summer. Cannot wait!! Love these fun photos!
Fun, fairly simple and oh so lovely! Bookmarking this cake for sure.
Love cheesecake and this one looks amazing!
Who can say no to nutella?
I praise whoever invented the no-bake cheesecake. Love this recipe!
Ohh, nutella cheesecake! That is definitely something I would try! Thanks for sharing!
This looks and sounds amazing! I’ve bebe planning on picking up the giant double pack of Nutella at costco. This will be perfect!
If I use the powdered gelatin how much would be equivalent to an envelope? Looks incredible!
Four separate links to different recipes and adaptations to procedures? Ain’t nobody got time fo’ dat!
This is just so pretty. The perfect party cake!
Oh my gosh I need to make this. NEED!
Yummy! Looks really delicious! I love the cherries on top 🙂
Omg, YES! This cheesecake sounds divine and the no-bake part is always a plus during the summer heat!
Perfect quick and easy dessert for the 4th Naomi! Hope you all have a fabulous 4th!
This cheesecake just looks divine! I can see me eating half of it on my own easily. I mean, really, all self control would be out the door. And congrats on finishing up your manuscript!
You had me at no-bake and Nutella!
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I love the colors and details in the cheesecake “batter”! Looks so pretty.
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