Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of this Nutella Cheesecake, a decadent dessert that combines the beloved flavors of chocolate and hazelnut in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Nutella
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- Chocolate shavings or chopped hazelnuts for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the crust: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a springform pan and bake.
- Prepare the cheesecake filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add Nutella, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Whip the heavy cream separately and fold into the Nutella mixture.
- Assemble and chill: Pour the filling over the cooled crust. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight until set.
- Garnish and serve: Before serving, garnish with chocolate shavings or hazelnuts if desired.
Notes
- For a no-bake version, refrigerate the crust for 30 minutes before adding the filling.
- Ensure cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake (or Baking for crust only)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
