Easy Nutella Cheesecake Delight

Alright, folks, hold onto your spatulas because we’re diving into something sinfully fantabulous: Easy Nutella Cheesecake Delight. It’s a sweet excursion that whirlwinds you through chocolatey goodness and cheesecake dreams. You should try it because, well, life’s too short not to have Nutella spread metaphorically and literally everywhere. Plus, who doesn’t want delightful chaos in their desserts?

Picture this: it’s me, my husband, and our little circus of a family on a regular Wednesday night. We’re all scrambling for a slice of this heaven-in-a-pan because it’s become a ritual at our house. My husband bets he’ll eat it all before anyone else, and honestly, some nights, he’s not too far off. It’s been with us through birthday parties and random Tuesdays when nothing seems right until BAM! the Nutella savior has arrived.

Why You’ll Love This Easy Nutella Cheesecake Delight

1. Because Nutella is basically happiness in a jar, and who wouldn’t fall for chocolate and hazelnut flirting with creamy cheesecake?
2. It’s forgiving. Forget to read the recipe and double-check if you accidentally swapped your sugar with salt — it just somehow still tastes amazing.
3. You get to look super impressive at potlucks while secretly knowing the recipe took mere moments of actual work.

How to Make It

Okay, friend, here’s the deal. We’re going to assemble this beauty like we have our lives together. So first, you grab that mixing bowl and make the most beautiful crumb crust with some creativity and just a dash of crushed biscuit dreams. Set it, but don’t forget about it entirely like my laptop charger I lost last week…

Then, move to the ooey-gooey filling. It’s like a delightful dance-off between cream cheese and Nutella. Throw them into the mixer’s bowl like they are at a club on a Saturday night. Feel the beat, let them get all smooth and synchronized. Now, toss in some eggs like you know what you’re doing and trust the process.

Pop the whole shebang into the oven, and as you’re eagerly checking it, stay calm and try to ignore the fact that Nutella’s siren call is pulling you in. Let it cool down before you dig in, unlike me who once lost a layer of taste buds.

Ingredient Notes

– Nutella: It’s the star of this show. Tried using a generic chocolate spread once. It was a disaster! Don’t do it unless you hate yourself.
– Cream Cheese: Go full fat here. It’s dessert, not a green smoothie, folks. Trust me, you won’t regret it.
– Biscuit Crumbs: I use whatever’s hanging around the pantry. Graham crackers, Oreos sans filling…We’re not picky, just don’t use cereal by mistake.

Recipe Steps

1. Crush your biscuit brigade in a hopeless attempt to get those crumbs perfect.
2. Mix Nutella and cream cheese until smooth, then add the eggs, doing your best not to drop shells in.
3. Pour the mixture into crust-ware and bake till you’re drooling at your oven door.
4. Let it cool – have wine to make the wait bearable.
5. Slice up heaven and serve to your overly-excited family.

What to Serve It With

Tips & Mistakes

– If you rush it, you might end up with a lumpy mess — no rush, my friend. Pretend it’s a meditation.
– Don’t skip the cooling unless you like cheesecake soup. Ask me how I know.

Storage Tips

Honestly, I just pop leftovers into the fridge (if any survive), and a cold slice at breakfast is straight-up a happiness boost. There’s zero judgment in this household.

Variations and Substitutions

Okay, let’s say your condiment shelf is a Nutella-free zone. Dark chocolate spreads could work; it’s like adding a mysterious twist! Daring, right? Sub if you must, but no promises. Same goes for adding peanut butter or tossing in crushed nuts for a bit more virulence (that’s the texture).

Frequently Asked Questions

Easy Nutella Cheesecake Delight

This creamy Nutella cheesecake combines rich chocolate-hazelnut flavor with a smooth, velvety texture. Perfect for an indulgent treat or special occasion dessert.

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Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes

Total Time: 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 8

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
• ▢ 0.25 cups granulated sugar
• ▢ 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
• ▢ 24 oz cream cheese, softened
• ▢ 1 cup Nutella
• ▢ 1 cup granulated sugar
• ▢ 3 large eggs
• ▢ 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ▢ 0.5 cups sour cream

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
• Mix graham cracker crumbs, 0.25 cup sugar, and melted butter in a bowl until combined. Press evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
• In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add Nutella, 1 cup sugar, and vanilla extract, mixing until well incorporated.
• Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Stir in sour cream until smooth.
• Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust and smooth the top.
• Bake for 45 minutes or until center is set but still slightly jiggly. Allow to cool completely before refrigerating for at least 4 hours.
• Remove the cheesecake from the pan, slice, and serve chilled.

Notes

For an extra special touch, garnish with chopped hazelnuts or a drizzle of melted chocolate before serving.