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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
Chill 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6 cheesecakes

Ingredients
  

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

Instructions
 

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
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