Nutella Mini Cheesecake
These vegan Nutella mini cheesecakes are packed with chocolate, hazelnut, and hidden protein for a decadent yet surprisingly nourishing dessert.
Prep Time 25 minutes mins
Chill 2 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Total Time 2 hours hrs 55 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Base
- 150 g Oreo cookies
- 45 g vegan butter melted
Filling
- 200 g silken tofu drained
- 80 g soaked raw cashews soak in hot water 20 min, drain
- 80 ml almond milk
- ¼ teaspoon kappa carrageenan
- 125 g Nutella-style spread check for a plant-based brand
- 17 g cocoa powder
- 25 g chocolate protein powder I used Botanika Blends Cocoa Hazelnut
- 40 g icing sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 25 g melted dark chocolate
- 1.5 tablespoon coconut cream
- pinch of sea salt
Topping
- 100 ml coconut cream
- 100 g Nutella-style spread
- 50 g dark chocolate chips
- 3 tablespoon hazelnuts crushed
Prepare the Base
Blitz Oreos in a food processor to fine crumbs.
Add melted butter, blitz again to combine.
Line a muffin tin with paper liners or use silicone moulds.
Press crumbs firmly into the base of each cavity using the back of a spoon or flat-bottomed glass.
Chill in the fridge while you make the filling.
Nutella Cheesecake Filling
In a small saucepan, whisk almond milk and kappa carrageenan. Heat gently over medium heat, stirring constantly until it simmers and thickens slightly — this activates the kappa. Remove from heat.
In a blender or food processor, combine silken tofu, soaked cashews, Nutella spread, cocoa powder, protein powder, icing sugar, vanilla, melted dark chocolate, coconut cream, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Pour in the hot kappa mixture, blend again until fully combined and silky.
Divide filling evenly over the Oreo bases. Smooth the tops.
Chill in fridge for at least 2 hours or until set and firm.
Nutella Ganache Topping
Place coconut cream, Nutella, and chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Microwave in 20–30 second bursts, stirring until smooth and glossy.
Allow ganache to cool for 5 minutes, then spoon over the set cheesecakes. Tilt gently to spread evenly.
Chill for 30 minutes to set the ganache layer.
Decorate
Sprinkle toasted hazelnuts over each cheesecake.
Optional: Drizzle with warmed Nutella.
Carefully remove from moulds. If using paper liners, peel them away gently.
Serve & Store
Keep chilled until ready to serve.
They’ll stay firm, creamy, and sliceable for 4–5 days.
Keyword cheesecake, chocolate, nutella