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Homemade Nutella cheesecake bars recipe cut into imperfect squares with visible swirls on a white kitchen counter.

Nutella Cheesecake Bars Recipe

Rich and creamy Nutella cheesecake bars recipe with a buttery graham cracker crust and swirls of chocolate hazelnut goodness. Perfect for parties, holidays, or a homemade treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, European fusion
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ⅓ cup butter melted
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • salt Pinch
For the Filling
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup Nutella + extra for swirling
  • 3 eggs large
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
For the Topping (Optional)
  • ¼ cup Nutella warmed, for drizzling
  • hazelnuts chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch baking pan For even baking and clean cutting
  • 1 Electric mixer Hand or stand mixer to beat cream cheese
  • 2–3 Mixing bowls For crust, filling, and ingredient prep
  • 1 Spatula For scraping bowls and spreading filling
  • 1 Parchment paper To line the pan for easy removal
  • 1 Sharp knife For cutting neat squares after chilling

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and salt. Press mixture into a parchment-lined 9x13 inch baking pan. Bake for 8–10 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and beat again until fluffy.
  3. Mix in Nutella, eggs, vanilla extract, heavy cream, and flour until fully incorporated and smooth.
  4. Pour the filling over the baked crust. Spoon extra warm Nutella on top and swirl with a knife for a marbled effect.
  5. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Remove and let cool to room temperature.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.