Description
Indulgent Nutella cheesecake blends creamy richness with chocolate hazelnut delight. Rich layers promise silky textures and deep flavor profiles for dessert enthusiasts who crave luxurious sweet experiences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (400 g) Nutella
- 16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream, whipped to stiff peaks
- ¾ cup (90 g) powdered sugar
- 24 Oreo cookies, crushed into crumbs
- 5 tbsps (70 g / 2.5 oz) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- ½ cup (150 g) Nutella
- Chopped hazelnuts
- Chocolate shavings
- Ferrero Rocher chocolates
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Pulverize Oreo cookies into fine crumbs, blending thoroughly with melted butter to create a cohesive base. Press mixture firmly and evenly into a springform pan, ensuring a compact foundation.
- Filling Creation: Whip cream cheese until silky smooth, gradually incorporating powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Fold Nutella into the mixture, achieving a uniform chocolate-brown color and consistent texture.
- Cream Integration: In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold whipped cream into the Nutella-cream cheese mixture, maintaining airiness and creating a light, velvety filling.
- Initial Chilling: Spread the Nutella filling over the crust, smoothing the surface with a spatula. Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours to set completely and develop rich flavors.
- Ganache Development: Warm heavy cream until gently heated, then pour over Nutella. Allow brief resting before stirring to create a glossy, smooth ganache.
- Final Touches: Drizzle Nutella ganache over the chilled cheesecake, spreading evenly. Optionally garnish with chopped hazelnuts, Ferrero Rocher chocolates, or chocolate shavings.
- Serving Preparation: Return decorated cheesecake to the refrigerator for 30 minutes to set the ganache. Slice and serve chilled, revealing luxurious layers and indulgent texture.
Notes
- Crush Cookies Carefully: Break Oreo cookies into fine, uniform crumbs to ensure a smooth, compact crust that holds together perfectly without crumbling.
- Whip Cream Strategically: Beat heavy cream in a chilled bowl to create stiff peaks, preventing deflation and maintaining a light, airy texture in the cheesecake filling.
- Control Nutella Incorporation: Fold Nutella gently into the cream cheese mixture to maintain a consistent color and prevent overmixing, which can lead to a dense, heavy filling.
- Chill for Perfection: Allow sufficient refrigeration time (minimum 4 hours) to set the cheesecake completely, enhancing flavor development and achieving a firm, sliceable consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 569
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 41 g
- Saturated Fat: 24 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg