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Nutella Cheesecake

A gourmet and decadent cheesecake that is full ofNutella flavor… Nutella, cream cheese and heavy cream blend together perfectly inthis decadent cheesecake.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 1 hr 15 mins
Total Time 1 hr 35 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine Greece
Servings 20
Calories 547 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 25 chocolate sandwich cookies crushed into crumbs
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 24 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups Nutella
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 4 large eggs lightly beaten
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup Nutella

Instructions
 

  • Arrange a rack into the lower third position of oven.
  • Preheat your oven to 350 °F.
  • With a large piece of foil, wrap the outer bottom of a 9-inch springform pantightly.
  • In a bowl, add the cookie crumbs and melted butter andmix until well combined.
  • Place the mixture the prepared pan and with your hands, press the mixture in the bottom and up sides.
  • Bake for about 10 minutes.
  • Remove the pan of crust from oven and set aside to cool.
  • Now set the temperature of oven to 300 °F.
  • For filling: in a large bowl beat the cream cheese andsugar and with a hand-held electric mixer, beat on medium-high speed untilsmooth and creamy.
  • Add the Nutella, vanilla extract and salt and beat on low speed until smooth.
  • Slowly add the heavy cream and beat on low speed until well combined.
  • Add the eggs and with a silicone spatula, gently stir until just combined.
  • Place the mixture over the crust evenly.
  • In a roasting pan, place about 1-inch hot water.
  • Place the filling mixture over the crust evenly.
  • Place the pan of cheesecake into the roasting pan.
  • Bake for about 45-55 minutes or until center of filling is just set.
  • Turn off the oven and immediately prop theoven door open.
  • Let the cheesecake stay in the oven for about1 hour.  
  • Remove the spring form pan from oven and place onto a cooling rack.
  • Carefully run a small knife around the outeredge of cheesecake to loosen it from the pan.
  • Let the cheesecake cool completely.
  • For glaze:in a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan, add the heavy cream over medium-low heatand cook just until it begins to simmer.
  • Remove the pan of cream from heat and stir inthe Nutella until smooth.
  • Immediately place the glaze over the cheesecake.
  • With a spatula,spread the glaze over the edgeand down the sides of the cheesecake.
  • Now,refrigerate for about 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Use chocolate-filled Oreos.

Nutrition

Calories: 547kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 7gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 26gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 260mgPotassium: 293mgFiber: 3gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 801IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 101mgIron: 4mg
Keyword cream cheese, nutella
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