Description
The No-Bake Nutella Banana Cheesecake is a rich, creamy dessert that combines the chocolaty hazelnut goodness of Nutella with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas. This easy-to-make cheesecake features a crunchy buttery crust and a smooth, airy filling—all without using an oven. Perfect for quick after-dinner treats or crowd-pleasing gatherings, it delivers indulgent flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust Ingredients
- 200g digestive biscuits or graham crackers (about 1¾ cups), crushed
- 100g melted butter (about 7 tablespoons)
Filling Ingredients
- 400g cream cheese, softened (about 14 oz)
- 200g Nutella (about ¾ cup)
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 240ml heavy whipping cream (1 cup)
- 60g powdered sugar (½ cup)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Crush 200g digestive biscuits or graham crackers into fine crumbs. Combine crumbs with 100g melted butter until mixture resembles wet sand. Press firmly into the bottom of a springform pan or serving dish to create an even, compact layer. Chill while preparing the filling.
- Whip the cream: In a cold bowl, beat 240ml heavy whipping cream with 60g powdered sugar until soft, fluffy peaks form. This will lighten the filling and add a velvety texture.
- Make the cheesecake filling: In another bowl, beat 400g softened cream cheese and 200g Nutella together until smooth and creamy. Fold in 2 mashed ripe bananas and 1 tsp vanilla extract gently. Then carefully fold in the whipped cream, maintaining the light and airy consistency.
- Assemble the cheesecake: Pour the filling over the chilled crust, smoothing the surface with a spatula. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld and texture to set.
- Garnish and serve: Before serving, garnish with thin banana slices, extra Nutella drizzles, or crushed nuts as desired. Slice and enjoy this creamy, indulgent dessert.
Notes
- Use ripe or overripe bananas for sweeter flavor and better mashing.
- Chill mixing bowls before whipping cream for faster, better results.
- Fold ingredients gently to keep the filling light and fluffy.
- Press crust firmly to ensure a compact base that slices cleanly.
- Let the cheesecake chill overnight for best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cheesecake)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg