No Bake Hazelnut Cheesecake with Baileys Oreo Crust

Name: No Bake Hazelnut Cheesecake with Oreo Crust
Prep time: 30 min
Ingredients: 200 g Oreos (about 2 cups crumbs); 80 g butter (melted (⅓ cup)); 300 g cream cheese (1 ⅓ cups); 250 g mascarpone (1 cup); 200 g heavy cream (¾–1 cup); 190 –200 g hazelnut spread (¾–1 cup ( I used a white chocolate hazelnut spread)); 2 tbsp hazelnut butter (optional); 3 tbsp Baileys or eggnog; 1 tbsp powdered gelatin; 3 tbsp cold water

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This no bake baileys and hazelnut cheesecake with Oreo crust is an easy, creamy dessert perfect for Easter or any occasion. Made with cream cheese, mascarpone, and hazelnut spread, it has a smooth texture and a crunchy cookie base. A simple make-ahead option, this no bake Nutella cheesecake is rich, indulgent, and guaranteed to impress.

a slice of no bake hazelnut cheesecake with oreo crust decorated with chocolate shavings and Easter eggs

This no bake hazelnut cheesecake with Oreo crust is one of those easy desserts that make people go suspiciously quiet mid-bite. Creamy, nutty, slightly boozy (just enough to feel festive, not enough to text your ex), sitting on a thick Oreo base like it knows exactly what it’s doing.

I originally made this for Easter — because let’s be honest, Easter desserts should feel a little extra without requiring you to spiral over oven timing. But this is very much a year-round situation. Birthdays, dinner parties, random Tuesdays where you need a win.

And the best part? No baking. No stress.

If you like easy but impressive desserts, you should also try, Strawberry Tiramisu in a Glass my Vegan Blueberry Cheesecake Mousse and my Gianduja Cake – Hazelnut Chocolate Cake

a sliced no bake hazelnut cheesecake with oreo crust on a wooden board

This cheesecake is the kind of dessert that feels fancy without actually asking much of you. The filling is ultra creamy thanks to cream cheese and mascarpone, the hazelnut adds that slightly indulgent, Nutella-adjacent vibe, and the Oreo crust brings just enough crunch to keep things interesting.

And for Easter? It just fits. Light enough for spring, rich enough to feel like a proper dessert, and perfect to make ahead so you’re not stuck in the kitchen while everyone else is already opening wine.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

No bake = zero oven stress
Creamy, nutty, slightly boozy (optional but recommended)
Perfect make-ahead dessert for Easter or guests

overhead shot of a no bake hazelnut baileys cheesecake with oreo crust decorated with chocolate shavings

Tips & Variations

Use room temperature cream cheese for a smooth filling
Always bloom and temper gelatin to avoid lumps
Don’t overmix once the whipped cream is added
Let it chill overnight if you want clean, confident slices
Press the crust firmly — it matters more than you think
Swap Baileys for German egg liqueur (Eierlikör)
Make it alcohol-free — still works perfectly
Use Biscoff cookies instead of Oreos for a different base
Add a thin chocolate ganache layer on top

Storage

Refrigerator:
Store covered in the fridge for up to 4–5 days.

Freezer:
Freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the fridge.

Make Ahead:
Perfect make-ahead dessert — actually better the next day.

a half-eaten piece of no bake baileys hazelnut cheesecake on a white dessert plate with Easter decoration in the back

Can I make this without gelatin?

Yes, but it won’t set as firmly. You could use agar agar, but the texture will be slightly different.

Can I use only cream cheese?

You can, but mascarpone makes it extra creamy and less tangy.

Why is my cheesecake not setting?

With those ingredients, setting should not be an issue. Should you have issues though, its likely the gelatin wasn’t properly dissolved or incorporated.

Which hazelnut spread did you use?

This one is perfect and you can order it online. You could also looks at whole foods. If you cannot find anything like the one linked, use nutella or white nutella.

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No Bake Hazelnut Cheesecake with Oreo Crust

Course Dessert

Cuisine German

Keyword hazelnut cheesecake, no bake cheesecake, no bake hazelnut cheesecake, oreo crust cheesecake

Prep Time 30 minutes

Chilling 4 hours

Servings 12

Calories 200 kcal

Ingredients

Oreo Crust

200 g Oreos about 2 cups crumbs
80 g butter melted (⅓ cup)

Filling

300 g cream cheese 1 ⅓ cups
250 g mascarpone 1 cup
200 g heavy cream ¾–1 cup
190 –200 g hazelnut spread ¾–1 cup ( I used a white chocolate hazelnut spread)
2 tbsp hazelnut butter optional
3 tbsp Baileys or eggnog

Gelatin

1 tbsp powdered gelatin
3 tbsp cold water

Instructions

This recipe is designed for an 8-inch (20 cm) springform pan. That gives you that perfect classic cheesecake height — not too flat, not overly tall, just right for clean slices and a good crust-to-filling ratio (which, let’s be honest, matters). If you use a 9-inch pan, it will still work, but the cheesecake will be slightly flatter and may set a bit faster.
Crush Oreos in your food processor and mix with melted butter. Press into your springform pan and chill 20 minutes.
Mix cream cheese, mascarpone, hazelnut spread ( I used a white chocolate hazelnut spread) , and Baileys.
Bloom gelatin in water: Sprinkle 1 tablespoon powdered gelatin evenly over 3 tablespoons cold water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes. → It will absorb the water and turn into a thick, slightly rubbery gel. That’s exactly what you want.,Microwave the bloomed gelatin for about 10 seconds, just until fully liquid. → It should be smooth and pourable, with no visible granules. → Don’t overheat it — warm, not hot.
Stir in 2–3 tablespoons of your cheesecake filling into the melted gelatin. → This brings the temperature closer together and prevents lumps or stringy bits.
Whip cream to stiff peaks and fold in.
Spread onto crust.
Chill at least 4 hours or overnight. Decorate with chocolate shavings.