Name: Nutella Cheesecake Parfait
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 Parfaits
Ingredients: For the Crust; 10 Oreo cookies; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon melted unsalted butter; 1 cup heavy cream, chilled (to divide between the two mousse layers); 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 5 ounces cream cheese, softened; ⅓ cup Nutella; 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped; 5 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1 teaspoon cocoa powder; Whipped cream; Additional crushed Oreos; Coarsely chopped toasted hazelnuts

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Nutella Cheesecake Parfait

Author: Mary DiSomma

One of my favorite things to do is make a dessert that I know everyone’s going to love. This easy, no-bake dessert recipe is one of them! Nutella® is one of my daughter Rebecca's favorite things to eat. And because this Chocolate Nutella Cheesecake Parfaits recipe has Oreo® cookies in it, my father-in-law can’t get enough either!

Whenever Valentine’s Day AND World Nutella Day (February 5th, if you didn’t know) roll around, I like to make chocolate and Nutella-themed desserts. This parfait is just one example. Oh, and did I mention you can prepare it ahead of time? Without further ado, here’s my delicious Chocolate and Nutella Cheesecake Parfait recipe!

Ingredient Tips

Because cocoa powder can have some lumps in it, I always put the cocoa powder through a fine sieve before mixing it in. This gets rid of any lumps!

Now you know how to use layers to create a dramatic effect for these individual desserts. Don’t forget to use clear glass serving dishes so you can show off those gorgeous layers! You can use a parfait glass, of course, but you could also use an ice cream dish, a wine glass, or even 8-ounce glass jars. Don’t be afraid to get creative!

Preparation + Preservation Tips

To make layering your parfait easier, use 2 pastry bags fitted with round or star tips (one for each kind of filling). I like to use disposable pastry bags for this—makes cleanup a snap!

Parfaits are one of those desserts you “eat” with your eyes first. The key to making a parfait beautiful is to carefully assemble distinct layers. And, of course, they’re best served in a clear dessert glass. You get a sneak peek of all the delicious flavors that way! Get your chocolate fix while also enjoying the creamy taste of Nutella filling and cheesecake. I mean, come on. Who doesn’t love cheesecake?

Extra Tips

Yes! You can definitely make dessert parfaits ahead of time. I like to make this one the night before and leave it in the refrigerator overnight. Having a no-bake dessert recipe in my repertoire is a huge plus because sometimes I just don’t feel like turning my oven on. A recipe like this already saves time—making your parfaits ahead of time saves even more.