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Chocolate Hazelnut Cheesecake

Irresistibly Creamy Chocolate Hazelnut Cheesecake Delight

Enjoy a rich and creamy Chocolate Hazelnut Cheesecake, combining velvety layers and a nutty crust for a delightful dessert experience.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs or digestive biscuits or chocolate cookies
  • 1/2 cup Finely Ground Hazelnuts or pecans or almonds
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar or coconut sugar
  • 6 tablespoons Unsalted Butter, melted or vegan butter or coconut oil
For the Filling
  • 16 ounces Cream Cheese, softened or mascarpone
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar or brown sugar
  • 3 large Eggs or 9 tablespoons aquafaba
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract or vanilla bean paste
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup Chocolate Hazelnut Spread or nut-free spread
For the Ganache
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or coconut cream
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips or dark chocolate

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • small saucepan
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs, ground hazelnuts, granulated sugar, and melted butter until resembling wet sand. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely.
  2. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese with granulated sugar until smooth and creamy (about 2-3 minutes). Add eggs one by one, mixing well. Fold in vanilla extract, sour cream, and chocolate hazelnut spread until combined.
  3. Pour cheesecake filling over cooled crust. Lower oven to 325°F (160°C) and bake for 55-70 minutes. Edges should be set while the center remains slightly jiggly. Turn off oven and crack the door to cool slowly.
  4. In a saucepan, heat heavy cream until bubbling. Pour over chocolate chips in a bowl, let sit for 5 minutes. Stir until smooth and mix in remaining hazelnut spread.
  5. Pour ganache over cooled cheesecake and spread evenly. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 6gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 700IUCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth filling. Avoid overmixing eggs to prevent cracking. Consider a water bath during baking for better results. Store covered in the fridge for up to one week or freeze for up to three months.

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