A rich, dense brownie base is topped with a fluffy no-bake Nutella cheesecake in this decadent chocolate dessert that will make everyone think you spent hours in the kitchen.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Where do I even start with these Nutella Cheesecake Brownies? Basically, you’re getting two amazing desserts in one.
First there’s a dense, chewy brownie layer. And that’s topped off with a delicious no-bake Nutella cheesecake layer. Together, they equal a slice of chocolate heaven.
Made this twice now and it’s freaking amazing! Lasts for ages in the fridge too. My husband and I managed to make it last a whole week (I’m not sure how!) Love how easy it is too.
Sarah
If you’re wondering, yes, you can make the brownie layer and the Nutella cheesecake layer as two separate desserts.
They are both amazing on their own! But why not have two desserts in one? The best part is, they’re really easy to make.
I mean, it is hard to wait for the cheesecake layer to set so you can eat them, but other than that, this is one of those fabulous desserts that makes everyone think you spent hours in the kitchen.
Just try not to eat the Nutella cheesecake layer while you wait for the brownies to cool!
Ingredients
- Flour
- Cocoa
- Salt
- Butter
- Sugar
- Vanilla
- Eggs
- Cream cheese
- Nutella
- Powdered sugar
- Heavy whipping cream
Nutella Cheesecake Brownies
Ingredients
For the brownies
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup butter
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 eggs
For the cheesecake
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup Nutella
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- Melted chocolate for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, cocoa, and salt. Melt butter in a large saucepan and remove from heat. Stir in sugar and vanilla. Quickly whisk in eggs, one at a time.
- Add butter mixture to flour mixture and stir until well blended. Spread brownie batter into prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool completely.
- Meawhile, make the Nutella cheesecake layer. With an an electric mixer, beat together cream cheese, Nutella and powdered sugar until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Fold the whipped cream into the Nutella mixture. Spread over the cooled brownies.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving, or until the cheesecake layer is firm. Drizzle with melted chocolate, if desired.
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16 comments
Sarah Knight
Made this twice now and it’s freaking amazing! Lasts for ages in the fridge too. My husband and I managed to make it last a whole week (I’m not sure how!) Love how easy it is too.
Danelle
Awesome! Thank you!
Trish
I wanted to make this recipe today, but I was wondering what the measurements on the pan you used are? The layers don’t look too thick so I was thinking a pan larger than 8×8 but I wanted to be sure before I got started!
Danelle
The instructions say a 9-inch square pan, but an 8-inch square would work too if that’s what you have, it would just have slightly thicker layers.
Donna Ashworth
The cheesecake did not set….. followed the recipe …I notice there was no binding agents…ie gelatine / condensed milk was this the problem?
Donna
Danelle
This cheesecake always sets up quite well for me, so I’m not sure what the problem was. If you used a light or low-fat cream cheese, it usually won’t set up nearly as well, so I always recommend full fat products in recipes like this. Whipping the cream until it’s very stiff is the only other suggestion I would make.
Donna Ashworth
Thank you for quick response… I used full fat creamcheese maybe cream was a bit soft, I’ll try again
Donna
erika
Co-worker of mine had never tried Nutella. So I thought this was the perfect recipe to introduce her to the wonderful goo. YUP!
carlito
Merci c’est juste dé li cieux !
sadiyah
Looks divine
Linda
This sounds sinfully delicious! Wondering if a boxed brownie mix would work instead of doing it from scratch if one is pressed for time?
Danelle
I don’t see why not!
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes
This recipe sounds pretty amazing!!! Nutella. Cheesecake. Brownies?! Yes, please!!
Danelle
Thanks so much Jamie!
Ali
My mom and I have agreed that nutella + cream cheese is just the best thing ever. She’s gonna be excited to make this!
Danelle
Thanks Ali!