Monday, April 9, 2012

No Bake Nutella Cheesecakes

4-6 servings

For the crust:
12 Oreo cookies, crushed into crumbs
3 TB unsalted butter, melted

For the filling:
1 (8 oz) pkg of cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup Nutella
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 (8oz) tub frozen whipped topping, thawed

For the garnish:
whipped topping, optional
chocolate shavings, optional
toasted, chopped hazelnuts, optional

Directions:
1. In a medium bowl, stir together the Oreo cookie crumbs and melted butter. Evenly divide the crumbs between serving dishes and press into the bottoms of the dishes to form a crust layer.
2. In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese and Nutella until smooth. Add vanilla and mix with rubber spatula, fold in the whipped toping until well blended and no streaks remain.
3. Evenly pipe or spoon the filling into individual serving dishes. Cover with plasitc wrap and refrigerate for at least two hrs before serving.
4. If desired, garnish with additional whipped topping, chocolate shavings, and/or toasted, chopped hazelnuts.

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