Chocolate Hazelnut Swirl Cheesecake
Indulge in the decadent and irresistible Chocolate Hazelnut Swirl Cheesecake! This dessert is a perfect combination of creamy cheesecake, rich chocolate, and crunchy hazelnuts. With this recipe, you can easily make this heavenly dessert at home.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate hazelnut spread
- 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts
Serves: 8-10
Cooking Tips:
- Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature before starting.
- Use a springform pan for easy removal of the cheesecake.
- To prevent cracks on the surface of the cheesecake, avoid overmixing the batter.
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
2. In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture onto the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
3. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Pour half of the cheesecake batter onto the crust. Drop spoonfuls of the chocolate hazelnut spread on top of the batter. Use a knife to swirl the chocolate hazelnut spread into the batter.
5. Pour the remaining cheesecake batter on top of the chocolate hazelnut swirl. Repeat the swirling process with the remaining chocolate hazelnut spread.
6. Sprinkle the chopped hazelnuts on top of the cheesecake.
7. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the cheesecake is set. Let it cool to room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight.
8. Serve chilled and enjoy the heavenly taste of the Chocolate Hazelnut Swirl Cheesecake!
Type: Dessert
Main Ingredients: Cream cheese, chocolate hazelnut spread, hazelnuts
This Chocolate Hazelnut Swirl Cheesecake is a perfect dessert for any occasion. The creamy and rich cheesecake is perfectly balanced with the chocolate hazelnut swirl and the crunchy hazelnuts. The appearance of the cheesecake is stunning with the swirls of chocolate hazelnut spread and the sprinkle of chopped hazelnuts on top. This dessert is sure to impress your guests and leave them wanting more!
