# Nutella Cheesecake

Rich, creamy, and full-flavored Nutella cheesecake that doesn't require an oven.

- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dessert
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- sandwich cookies
- melted butter
- mascarpone
- Nutella
- cream

## Instructions

1. Make the crust by placing sandwich cookies in a food processor and beat until finely ground
2. Add melted butter and beat until the butter is absorbed
3. Transfer 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. Set 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. Add the Nutella and beat until completely combined
6. Transfer the cheesecake filling into the crust
7. Smooth the top of the filling with a spatula and refrigerate for five hours
8. Pour the cream over the Nutella for the ganache
9. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and microwave for 1 1/2 minutes at 700 watts
10. With a spoon, stir until it's creamy and shiny and make sure there are no lumps.
11. Remove the cheesecake from the fridge and just warm the pan with your hands so it will easily come out
12. Pour the ganache over the cheesecake
13. Decorate the top with candied hazelnuts or whatever you want

## Equipment

- food processor
- 24 cm springform pan
- mixer
- whisk attachment
- spatula
- microwave

## Tips

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

## Source

- Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xx7m8azj4zs
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/33bd1858-6b3a-46ce-ae23-3b88a210e134
- Extracted: 2025-03-26

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