Nutella Cheesecake

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This Nutella Cheesecake is rich, creamy, and full of hazelnut goodness! Baked in an Oreo crust and topped with a chocolate ganache, you will not be able to just have one piece!

HOW TO MAKE THE BEST NUTELLA CHEESECAKE

I am completely obsessed with this cheesecake. My family LOVES Nutella, so it was only logical to create a Nutella Cheesecake, right??

The crust for this cheesecake is extra special. I have made several cheesecakes with pecans in the crust but never hazelnuts so I thought I would give it a shot and I was NOT disappointed.

You will want to begin by toasting your hazelnuts (if you can’t already find them toasted, which we couldn’t). It is super easy to do and it adds so much dimension to this recipe.

Simply preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. and line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lay your hazelnuts in a single layer. Bake for about 10 minutes until they are golden brown and fragrant.

MY SECRETS TO THE BEST NUTELLA CHEESECAKE FILLING

I have made several cheesecakes and I have tested so many recipes to find the PERFECT recipe and techniques to making a good cheesecake. Here are a few things I have discovered:

You want to make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature. Everything else I have found it doesn’t really matter that much. I have always heard that the eggs and cream you use should be as well, but I don’t bother. As long as the cream cheese is at room temperature you should be fine! Also, use Philadelphia cream cheese.. splurge and spend a little extra, it is worth it!

You want to cream the cream cheese for at LEAST 5 minutes before adding any other ingredient. This helps prevent a lumpy cheesecake. Nobody likes a lumpy cheesecake.

Add the eggs LAST and do not over mix. Just trust me on this one.

HOW TO BAKE A NUTELLA CHEESECAKE

One of the most important things is the baking/cooling process of the cheesecake. I HATE when you work so hard on a cheesecake and it comes out cracked. Even when I used water baths, always cracked.

A family friend who makes the most amazing cheesecakes gave me a top that has saved my cheesecakes (mostly).

I start baking on 350 degrees for 15 minutes then reduce the heat to 200 for about 50-55 minutes. After the cheesecake is done baking, turn off the oven and barely crack the oven door for about 30 minutes to allow the cheesecake to gradually cool. Then remove and allow to cool completely on a wire rack.

TOPPING OPTIONS

The ganache on top kind of seals the deal for this cheesecake. I also paired it with my favorite (and my youngest son’s) chocolate whipped cream. My kid literally eats this stuff with a spoon he loves it so much.

Combine 1 cup Nutella, chocolate chips, and heavy cream in a microwave safe bowl and heat on 30 second increments until everything is melted and smooth. Whisk and allow to cool about 5 minutes then pour over your set cheesecake and smooth. Top with chocolate whipped cream and crushed hazelnuts. You can also use Ferrero Rocher candy as a topping as well!

This cheesecake is one of my all time favs! If you try it, let me know your thoughts in the comments!

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Nutella Cheesecake

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Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 50 mins

Set Time 6 hrs

Total Time 7 hrs 5 mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 12 servings

Ingredients

  

Crust

• 1/2 Cup hazelnuts toasted and pulsed
• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 6 Tablespoons butter melted

Cheesecake Base

• 4 8 oz. packages cream cheese room temperature
• 3/4 cup Nutella
• 4 oz. chocolate melted and cooled
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 3 Tablespoons flour
• 1 teaspoon espresso powder optional but amazing
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 3 large eggs

Nutella Ganache

• 1 cup Nutella
• 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Whipped Cream

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

 

INSTRUCTIONS

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and prepare a baking sheet by lining with parchment paper and spread out the hazelnuts in an even layer. Bake for 10-13 minutes or until golden brown and fragrant.
• Prepare an 9” springform pan by spraying with non-stick spray and set aside.
• Prepare the crust by adding graham cracker cookies and hazelnuts to a food processor and pulse until you get about 2 cups of crumbs. Add in sugar, melted butter and salt and pulse until well combined. Pour the crumbs into the prepared pan and gently press using the back of a spoon to form the crust. Be sure to bring the crumbs up about 1” up the sides. Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
• To prepare the cheesecake filling, add the softened cream cheese to the bowl of a stand mixer equipped with a paddle attachment. Cream for 4-5 minutes or until light and fluffy. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl.
• Add the Nutella and cooled chocolate and mix until well combined
• With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the sugar, flour, and espresso powder. Once the sugar is combined, increase to medium speed, and mix for an additional 2-3 minutes.
• Slowly pour in the heavy whipping cream and start mixing on low speed. Slowly increase the speed to high and mix for about 1 minute.
• Reduce the mixer to low speed and add the vanilla extract. Last, add the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated. Scrape the sides of the bowl and mix for an additional 30 seconds.
• Pour the prepared batter into the baked crust and gently tap to release any air bubbles.
• Bake at 350 for 15 minutes then, without opening the oven door, reduce the heat to 200 and bake for an additional 50-55 minutes until the center slightly jiggles and the edges are set.
• Turn off the oven and slightly crack the oven door to allow the cheesecake to cool for 15 minutes before removing.
• Allow to cool on a wire rack until completely cooled and place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to overnight.

Nutella Ganache

• Add the Nutella, chocolate and whipping cream into a microwave safe bowl and heat in the microwave for 30 second increments until melted and smooth. Allow to cool about 5 minutes then pour over the set cheesecake and smooth with an offset spatula.

Chocolate Whipped Cream

• Add the heavy cream into a stand mixer with a whisk attachment and whisk on high speed until soft peaks form. Add in powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla and mix until stiff peaks form. Add to a piping bag with a large star tip and pipe a ring around the cheesecake and top with crushed hazelnuts and serve!

Keyword Cheesecake recipes, Easy Dessert Recipes, Nutella Cheesecake, Nutella Recipes

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