Description
Indulgent Nutella cheesecake bars blend creamy richness with chocolate-hazelnut decadence, creating a dessert that melts hearts. Silky layers of smooth cheesecake and swirled Nutella promise pure bliss with each irresistible bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) graham cracker crumbs
- 1 stick (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
Cheesecake Layer Ingredients:
- 2 packages (16 ounces or 454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
Nutella Layer Ingredients:
- 1 cup (280 grams) Nutella
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan by lining with parchment paper, ensuring side overhang for easy removal.
- Craft the graham cracker foundation by blending crumbs with melted butter and sugar until thoroughly combined.
- Press the crust mixture uniformly into the pan’s base, creating a compact layer.
- Bake the crust at 325°F for 10 minutes, then allow to cool slightly.
- Create the creamy cheesecake base by whipping cream cheese until silky smooth.
- Incorporate sugar, then gently fold in eggs one at a time, ensuring complete integration.
- Mix in vanilla extract and sour cream until the texture becomes uniform and luxurious.
- Carefully pour the cheesecake mixture over the cooled crust, spreading evenly with a spatula.
- Warm Nutella and heavy cream in short microwave intervals, stirring until achieving a smooth, fluid consistency.
- Dollop Nutella mixture across the cheesecake surface, using a knife to create artistic marbled swirls.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes at 325°F until the center sets and edges turn golden brown.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool completely at room temperature.
- Refrigerate for minimum 3 hours or overnight to achieve optimal texture and flavor.
- Remove from pan using parchment paper overhang, slice into bars, and serve chilled.
Notes
- Chill your cream cheese to room temperature before mixing to ensure a smooth, lump-free cheesecake filling without cracking.
- Avoid overmixing the cheesecake batter to prevent incorporating too much air, which can cause the bars to crack during baking.
- Create perfect swirls by using a thin knife or toothpick, dragging gently through the Nutella and cheesecake layers in a figure-eight motion.
- Replace graham cracker crumbs with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg