NUTELLA SWIRL CHEESECAKE

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I can't think of anyone who doesn't love Nutella, and when I saw this recipe I knew I had to make it. Took it to a family dinner and everyone just raved. I gave my neighbors a slice and they immediately named me "Neighbor of the Decade". Really easy, it is very impressive-looking but most of all, It is Just Beyond Words GOOD.

Provided by Pam Ellingson

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 13

NUTELLA FILLING
3 pkg 8-ounce cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 c sour cream, at room temperature
1 c sugar
3 large eggs, separated
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 c nutella chocolate hazelnut spread
CHOCOLATE-HAZELNUT CRUMB CRUST
1 1/4 c ground vanilla wafer cookies (about 1/2 box)
1/4 c ground hazelnuts
1 Tbsp cocoa powder
4 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted (1/2 stick)
PREP TIME INCLUDES MAKING THE CRUST, BUT DOES NOT INCLUDE CHILLING TIME.

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-inch springform pan. Wrap the bottom of the springform pan in foil up to the rim (to prevent water from the water-bath seeping in) during final baking stage.
  • 2. To make crust: whisk together cookie crumbs, ground hazelnuts, and cocoa powder in a bowl. Pour in melted butter, and stir to combine, creating a texture like wet sand. Press into bottom of pan, and up the sides about 1/2 inch. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove to cooling rack. Do not turn off oven. (I love the crust, so I always make a little extra so it is thicker at the bottom and I can push it up the sides farther.)
  • 3. While crust is cooling, make the cheesecake batter: in the bowl of a standing mixer, beat cream cheese, sour cream, and sugar until well-combined, about 2 minutes.
  • 4. Add egg yolks one at a time, mixing well between each. Beat in vanilla.
  • 5. In a separate Very clean bowl using a handheld mixer, beat egg whites until they hold medium-soft peaks, then fold into cheese mixture.
  • 6. Reserve one cup of the cheesecake batter in the bowl; pour the rest into the cooled crust.
  • 7. Mix the Nutella into the reserved batter, then drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the surface of the batter in the filled pan. (Here I sometimes add a quarter cup of chopped toasted hazelnuts to the Nutella Mixture for crunch)
  • 8. Holding a knife upright, insert it about 1/2 inch into the surface of the batter, then draw the knife back and forth across the pan, creating a marbled appearance on the cake's surface
  • 9. Create a water-bath in which to cook the cheesecake: bring a kettle of water to a boil. Place the foil wrapped springform pan in a roasting pan, and pour the boiling water into the roasting pan, surrounding the cake.
  • 10. Carefully place in oven and bake for 60 to 75 minutes, or until edges begin to pull away from pan, but center is still jiggly. Remove from water-bath and cool completely on a rack.
  • 11. Chill in refrigerator at least 4 hours, but ideally overnight.
  • 12. When serving, you might garnish with a drizzle of Nutella or a dollop of creme fraiche.

Haytam GEMM
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out perfect! The Nutella swirl was a great addition and the cheesecake was creamy and delicious.


Jennifer Troy
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I made this cheesecake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the Nutella swirl and the cheesecake was so creamy and smooth.


Adnan Abir
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This cheesecake was amazing! The Nutella swirl was the perfect touch and the cheesecake itself was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Joseph Mutampuka
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I've made this cheesecake several times now and it's always a hit! The Nutella swirl is the perfect touch and the cheesecake is always creamy and delicious.


Sukhi Kumal
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out perfect! The Nutella swirl was a great addition and the cheesecake was creamy and delicious.


J James
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I made this cheesecake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the Nutella swirl and the cheesecake was so creamy and smooth.


john taylor
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This cheesecake was amazing! The Nutella swirl was the perfect touch and the cheesecake itself was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Princess Lee
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I've made this cheesecake several times now and it's always a hit! The Nutella swirl is the perfect touch and the cheesecake is always creamy and delicious.


Mohamed Imadh
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out perfect! The Nutella swirl was a great addition and the cheesecake was creamy and delicious.


Priscilla Williams
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I made this cheesecake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the Nutella swirl and the cheesecake was so creamy and smooth.


Kedir Balyake
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This cheesecake was amazing! The Nutella swirl was the perfect touch and the cheesecake itself was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Kathe Dela Rosa
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I've made this cheesecake several times now and it's always a hit! The Nutella swirl is the perfect touch and the cheesecake is always creamy and delicious.


Vernell Daniel
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out perfect! The Nutella swirl was a great addition and the cheesecake was creamy and delicious.


Momhgz Hzuxhx
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I made this cheesecake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the Nutella swirl and the cheesecake was so creamy and smooth.


Tara Sheton
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This cheesecake was amazing! The Nutella swirl was the perfect touch and the cheesecake itself was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.