Nutella Cheesecake

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Make the crust by placing sandwich cookies in a food processor and beat until finely ground
  2. 2Add melted butter and beat until the butter is absorbed
  3. 3Transfer the mixture to a 24 cm springform pan and spread it on the bottom of the pan and gently press down with your hands until it becomes compact
  4. 4Set aside, and begin the filling by beating the mascarpone in a mixer with the whisk attachment until light and fluffy. Make sure the mascarpone cheese is at room temperature
  5. 5Add the Nutella and beat until completely combined
  6. 6Transfer the cheesecake filling into the crust
  7. 7Smooth the top of the filling with a spatula and refrigerate for five hours
  8. 8Pour the cream over the Nutella for the ganache
  9. 9Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and microwave for 1 1/2 minutes at 700 watts
  10. 10With a spoon, stir until it's creamy and shiny and make sure there are no lumps.
  11. 11Remove the cheesecake from the fridge and just warm the pan with your hands so it will easily come out
  12. 12Pour the ganache over the cheesecake
  13. 13Decorate the top with candied hazelnuts or whatever you want

Ingredients

  • sandwich cookies
  • melted butter
  • mascarpone
  • Nutella
  • cream

Equipment

food processor24 cm springform panmixerwhisk attachmentspatulamicrowave

Tips

  • Ensure mascarpone cheese is at room temperature
  • Do not overbeat mascarpone cheese
  • If there are lumps in ganache, microwave it for 30 seconds