No-bake chocolate and hazelnut cake is a practical and delicious option that combines the crunch of a cookie base with the softness of cocoa and nut-rich cream. Perfect for celebrations and meetings, this dessert is prepared with available ingredients and does not require any cooking, which simplifies the process and guarantees a result that will appeal to every taste.
for base
- 200g chocolate cookies (oreo type, etc., without filling)
- 80g melted butter
for stuffing
- Cream cheese 300g
- Milk cream for whipping 200ml
- 100g powdered sugar
- Hazelnut cream (Nutella type) 200g
- 75 g toasted and chopped hazelnuts (optional)
to decorate
- chopped hazelnuts or whole hazelnuts
- chocolate chips
- Prepare the base Crush the chocolate cookies until they resemble sand. Mix with melted butter. Place this mixture in the bottom of a removable mold and press to compact it well. Place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes until firm.
- prepare the stuffing Mix cream cheese and powdered sugar until you get a smooth mixture. Add the heavy cream and continue mixing until the mixture increases in volume and becomes fluffy. Add the hazelnut cream and chopped hazelnuts and mix well until melted.
- attachment Pour mixture over cooled cookie base. Smooth the surface with a spatula. Return to the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to shape the cake.
- decoration and presentation Before serving, decorate with hazelnuts, chocolate shavings or thin threads of hazelnut cream. Carefully remove from mold.
- It is important to chill both cream and cream cheese well before whipping them.
- You can also replace the hazelnuts with almonds if you want a different flavor.
- Store the cake in the refrigerator until ready to eat.
Tips:
- For a tastier and firmer base, use high-quality chocolate chip cookies.
- For clean cuts, soak the knife in hot water before cutting.
- If you prefer a stronger flavor, add 1 tablespoon of bitter cocoa to the filling.
- Always store the cake in the refrigerator and never leave it at room temperature for too long.
- You can also add chocolate to the inside for extra crunch.
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