Fans of the popular chocolate-hazelnut spread will swoon for this decadent Nutella cream pie. Glide your fork through layers of rich chocolate-hazelnut ganache, an ultra-creamy Nutella filling, and an Oreo cookie crumb crust. Top the pie with crunchy toasted hazelnuts and some fluffy whipped cream spiked with hazelnut liqueur. This is a dream dessert for anyone who can’t resist a spoonful (or three) of Nutella!
This is the kind of (nearly) no-bake dessert that’s fancy enough for guests and special occasions, but easy enough to whip up whenever that Nutella craving hits. It needs time to chill, so it’s a great make-ahead dessert… but that also means delayed satisfaction of your craving… both pros and cons here!
Every bite combines cool, creamy, crunchy, and chocolatey textures for the most satisfying result. And the ingredients themselves are simple, everyday staples that turn into something truly special when combined.
4 Parts to Nutella Cream Pie
- Oreo Crust
- Nutella Cream Filling
- Chocolate Ganache
- Whipped Cream (spiked with hazelnut liqueur, if you like!)
Here’s everything you need:
While the full written recipe is below, here I’ll walk you through each component so you know exactly what to do and how to time everything efficiently. The process is almost identical to my beloved peanut butter pie, and after making that one more times than I can count, I’ve learned all the best ways to streamline each step!
Start With the Oreo Crust
We’re using the same simple technique found over on my Oreo crust recipe page. Pulse the Oreos (the whole Oreo, including the chocolate cookies and the filling) into a fine crumb, then combine the Oreo crumbs with some melted butter. Just 2 ingredients and very easy.
Press the mixture firmly into a pie dish and bake the crust. I recommend beginning with this step so the crust has time to cool down before assembling. This is the only layer that requires baking—the rest of the recipe is completely no-bake.
A Biscoff pie crust would also taste excellent with this chocolate-hazelnut pie filling, if you’d like to try that instead!
Chocolate Ganache Topping
I recommend making the chocolate ganache next, so it can briefly cool and thicken while you make the Nutella cream pie filling. If it’s too hot, it will start to break down the filling underneath it.
You only need 2 ingredients for classic chocolate ganache: chocolate and heavy cream. Simply pour warm cream over finely chopped chocolate and stir until smooth. See my chocolate ganache page if you need extra help with it.
You can turn this into a chocolate-hazelnut ganache for this Nutella pie, if you’d like. Stir in a couple teaspoons of hazelnut liqueur, such as Frangelico. (Which is what you can also add to the whipped cream topping!)
Nutella Cream Pie Filling
You need just 5 ingredients for this rich and delicious filling: heavy cream, Nutella (obviously!), cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla extract. You can’t really taste the cream cheese; rather, all you taste is extra creamy Nutella goodness. Buy the big jar of Nutella because you need quite a bit for this pie! The steps will remind you of this crème de menthe pie.
Start by whipping the heavy cream to turn it into whipped cream. In a separate bowl, beat the other 4 ingredients together, then gently fold the whipped cream into the Nutella mixture. The result is a creamy, airy filling.
Let me show you that in photos.
Here is the Nutella mixture. It’s thick and can look separated. That’s ok; it will come together and smooth out when you fold in the whipped cream.
Here is the whipped cream, and then the whipped cream being folded into the Nutella mixture.
Here is the filling after the whipped cream has been fully incorporated. Smooth and creamy. Spread it into the cooled Oreo crust:
Spread the thickened chocolate ganache on top and, for extra texture and flavor, sprinkle with chopped toasted hazelnuts and flaky sea salt before the ganache sets.
Give the pie plenty of time to chill in the refrigerator, at least 6 hours or overnight if you can. It won’t slice unless it has fully set, so this is one dessert that truly benefits from being made ahead.
Spiked Whipped Cream? Don’t Mind if I Do
With some of the same ingredients you used in the filling, make some fresh whipped cream to garnish the pie before serving. The whipped cream isn’t super sweet; it’s light and fluffy, which pairs perfectly with the rich ganache-covered pie. I like to whip the cream with a splash of hazelnut liqueur for a little grownup flavor, but this is totally optional!
I usually garnish the pie just before serving because the whipped cream could begin to weep on the soft ganache. You’ll want to wait until the filling has set.
This pie is everything we love in a dessert: rich flavor, beautiful contrasting layers, a wow factor, and a make-ahead schedule that actually works in our favor! Whether you’re serving it for a special occasion, or as a casual weeknight dessert, this Nutella cream pie is comfort in every bite.
Nutella Cream Pie
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 7 hours (includes chilling)
- Yield: 1 9-inch pie
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Whipping
- Cuisine: American
Description
Rich, creamy, and irresistible—this Nutella cream pie delivers decadence in every bite. Glide your fork through layers of chocolate ganache, an ultra-creamy Nutella filling, and an Oreo cookie crumb crust. Top the pie with crunchy toasted hazelnuts and some fluffy whipped cream spiked with hazelnut liqueur.
Ingredients
Crust
- 22 whole Oreo cookies (250g; not Double Stuf)
- 4 Tablespoons (56g) unsalted butter, melted
Ganache
- 6 ounces (170g) semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped*
- 3/4 cup (180g/ml) heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons Frangelico hazelnut liqueur (optional)
Filling
- 1 cup (240g/ml) heavy cream, cold
- 8 ounces (226g) full-fat brick cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 and 1/3 cups (375g) Nutella
- 1/2 cup (60g) confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Toppings
- 1/4 cup (30g) chopped toasted hazelnuts*
- flaky sea salt
- whipped cream (add 2 Tbsp Frangelico hazelnut liqueur with the sugar, if desired)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
- Bake the crust: In a food processor or blender, pulse 22 Oreos (including the cream filling) into a fine crumb. You should have about 2 cups (packed) crumbs, or 250g. Pour crumbs into a large bowl. Add the melted butter and stir to combine. The mixture will be thick and quite wet. Try to smash/break up any large chunks. Pour the mixture into an ungreased 9-inch pie dish. With medium pressure using your hand, pat the crumbs down into the bottom and up the sides to make a compact, thick crust. (See this Oreo crust page for more success tips if needed.) Bake for 10 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
- Make the ganache: Place chopped chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl. Heat the cream in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally. As soon as it begins to simmer, immediately remove from heat and pour over the chocolate. Let sit for 2–3 minutes to soften the chocolate, then pour in the hazelnut liqueur, if using. Stir gently until the ganache is smooth. Set aside at room temperature and allow to slightly cool and thicken.
- Make the filling: Using a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat the heavy cream on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, about 3–4 minutes. Spoon the whipped cream into a bowl and set aside. If using a stand mixer, switch to the paddle attachment. Using the same mixing bowl (no need to rinse it out), beat the cream cheese on medium-high speed until completely smooth and no lumps remain. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula and beat again as needed. Add the Nutella, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla extract, and beat until combined. Mixture will be thick and may look separated; that’s ok. Gently fold the whipped cream into the Nutella mixture until smooth and combined.
- Spread the filling into the cooled crust; I use a small offset spatula for this.
- Spread the ganache on top of the filling. Sprinkle with hazelnuts and flaky sea salt.
- Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours and up to 48 hours. If chilling for longer than a day, loosely cover it.
- Garnish the pie: Make the whipped cream (add 2 Tablespoons hazelnut liqueur when you add the sugar, if desired) and pipe around the edges of the pie. I used Ateco 826 piping tip for the pictured pie.
- Slice and serve cold. Cover leftover pie and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Make Ahead & Freezing Instructions: This pie can be frozen for up to 3 months. It’s tasty frozen or you can let it thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
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- Oreo Crust: Use regular Oreos, not Double Stuf. See my Oreo crust page for extra help and shaping tips.
- Chocolate for Ganache: I recommend using semi-sweet or bittersweet baking chocolate, typically sold in 4-ounce (113g) bars. I like Ghirardelli and Baker’s brands. Avoid using chocolate chips because they don’t melt as nicely. See my chocolate ganache page for more information as well as troubleshooting tips.
- How to Toast Nuts: If you are starting with raw hazelnuts, I recommend toasting them to enhance their flavor. Spread the nuts on a lined baking sheet and bake in a 300°F (149°C) oven for 6 to 8 minutes or until fragrant. Give the pan a shake halfway through for even browning. Cool completely before using.
- Can I Make This Without Nutella? Unfortunately no. Instead, try Peanut Butter Pie (which is similar!), French Silk Pie, or this Chocolate Mousse Pie. If you’d like to use a homemade chocolate hazelnut spread for this pie, you certainly can—though I haven’t tested it myself. Homemade versions are usually thinner, so I recommend starting with about 1 cup (250g) instead.
- Can I Use a Different Crust? Yes! Try this with a Biscoff cookie crust or graham cracker crust. You’ll still bake the crust for 10 minutes as instructed in step 2.
Reader Comments and Reviews
EXCELLENT pie. Not overly sweet. Will be making for book club!
My family enjoyed this decadent dessert. It is smooth, creamy, full of Nutella’s chocolatey goodness. Add the homemade hazelnut whipped cream on top and you are set for a cheesecake like pie that is beyond rich. Yum!
This pie is so easy to make and it’s delicious! My husband, who swore for years that he, “doesn’t like Nutella” thinks it’s the best pie he’s ever had. Thanks for another great recipe!
So so good. Not rich like I was concerned about. Airy, light, and the perfect amount of chocolate flavor. Gluten free Oreos worked great!
Nutella is one of my love languages so when this recipe popped up, I knew it was going to be a hit! Thankfully we had company coming over so it wasn’t just my family *having* to eat it! It’s creamy, decadent, rich, delicious and our friends said it looked like something out of a bakery!
Delicious! My kids kept saying, “Yummmm, so good!” as they ate it lol. Very rich dessert, great with a big glass of milk and a walk after! I broke up the steps over two days, making the crust one day, the ganache over dinner and then the filling and assembling it last. It seemed complicated up front so breaking it up helped! Also, I couldn’t find hazelnuts at my grocer, so I crushed up peanuts and it worked great for that nutty crunch.
Delicious! A easy and well-written recipe!
This pie is a show stopper for the Nutella lover in your life. It’s smooth and dreamy!
This was excellent and very easy to make. My son did most of the prep himself. We did not use the optional liqueur. While we all loved it we agreed we thought it was a little heavy on the ganache. In the future we would probably do 5 oz chocolate and 5 oz cream to make a slightly thinner ganache layer. My husband isn’t usually a big fan of nuts in desserts but we all agreed the toasted hazelnuts provided a nice crunch!
This was a fun recipe and so delicious! We are big fans of Nutella so we were looking forward to enjoying it in a new way. My kids were very excited about the Oreo crust. Definitely a hit, and a great kid friendly recipe to add to the files!
My 12yo baking enthusiast made this all by himself and it turned out great. Was worried it might be too heavy but it was surprisingly light.
Super rich but delicious! Easy to make too
I made the alternate recipe, butterscotch pie. It is sinfully delicious! I will definitely add this to my pies for the holidays.
Really good just really rich.
Easy to follow recipe that’s rich and delicious! My guests asked for the recipe, they loved it so much!
I deducted a star because, while everyone else raved, I was a bit disappointed. IMHO, the cream cheese took away from the Nutella flavor. (And yes, I used Frangelico in both the filling and the whipped cream).
The addition of toasted hazelnuts and flaky sea salt really took this to the next level!
In a word….decadent! This pie was incredibly rich and fun to make.
EXCELLENT. The grandkids LOVED it. Of course everyone else did also. A keeper recipe for sure! GREAT.
Delicious! Prepared as directed.
So delicious! I didn’t have any flaky salt to add but 100% plan to next time – I think it will add a lot. Even without that everyone loved it.
Took me longer than expected to fold the whipped cream in, but it got there!
So easy to put together and tasted amazing!
Amazing!
Amazing!
I made this yesterday for an early Thanksgiving with my in-laws. I used gluten free Oreos and left out the liquor. It was an absolute hit and the favorite out of 4 other desserts. Everyone agreed that it was nicely balanced and not overly sweet. I will keep this recipe on repeat!
This pie is delicious! What a fun way to use Nutella. I used a piping tip for the first time ever for the whipped cream!
This is tasty but oh so sweet. I appreciate the freezing directions. I’m freezing slices so that I can spread out when the family eats it.
I made this decadent Nutella Cream Pie for Sally’s Baking Challenge!
It’s definitely a delicious pie, though it’s a little too rich for my daily taste High quality and high impact, as always.
I made this recipe as directed (including using the hazelnut liqueur) except I left out the sea salt as I didn’t have any on hand. It was delicious and everyone raved about how good it was. I took one star away because it didn’t have as strong of a Nutella flavor as I had expected. Next time I make it I’m going to make it with a regular pie crust and omit the ganache so the Nutella filling isn’t competing with any other chocolate elements in the pie.
This pie was delicious. A little goes a long way. The steps were easy to follow and it turned out perfectly. My husband and I have been doing the challenges together the last few months. It has become a fun date night.