If you're like me and want to prepare something different for Christmas, then this is the dessert you need for your Christmas table.
Nutella Cheesecake
Nutella cheesecake is one of those desserts that is first and foremost for those who love chocolate, especially nutella, but don't think that it's only for those who love nutella.
That's where you're wrong, and I'll explain why... you might think the flavor is too intense, even too much for your sweet tooth.
However, as Nutella cheesecake is made with cream cheese, it makes the flavor very mild and at the same time has a very creamy texture.
That's why I love this recipe.
Simple and quick to prepare
The simplicity and speed with which a cheesecake is made nutellaThese are the main reasons why I recommend making this dessert for Christmas. But even outside the Christmas season it works well and everyone loves this recipe.
Cream Cheese
If you think cream cheese will make your cheesecake too salty, then I'm sure you've never made a cheesecake, because cream cheese is an ingredient widely used in desserts, mainly because of its neutral flavor and as such it works very well in this recipe.
The cheesecake base
As cheesecake is a dessert with a lot of cream, it is necessary to make the base stiffer so that it has enough consistency to prevent the dessert from falling apart.
Since the cream is chocolate and in order to maintain the same consistency, I like to use chocolate cookies. Here in Portugal I use the "maria" brand, but in Brazil it's a question of checking for a good brand of chocolate cookies.
The Cream of Nutella Cheesecake
To make the cream, you need good quality ingredients, which is essential for the success of this Christmas recipe. So we'll need cream cheese, I use Philadelfia brand.
You'll also need icing sugar, of course Nutella and a little cocoa powder.
Nutella Ganache
Finally, we have to make the ganache, which is nothing more than cheesecake topped with nutella and for this we only need 2 ingredients:
- Milk cream
- Nutella
Variations to this recipe
For those of you who prefer to make variations on this recipe, there's one that I love, but it's only ideal for coffee lovers, so you can probably guess what I'm talking about: coffee and nutella cheesecake.
Another variation, but a little different, is to make desserts with nutella, so right away I can see a nutella mousse or a nutella semifreddo, which is also very good.
Alternatives to Nutella Cheesecake
Although this recipe is delicious and not to be missed, it's possible that for health reasons you can't consume some of these ingredients or because you simply don't like nutella.
Below is an alternative list of very good desserts:
- Strawberry cheesecake
- Lemon cheesecake
- Passion fruit cheesecake
- Oreo Cheesecake
Here's a step-by-step guide to this delicious recipe. If you like this recipe and make it, don't forget to rate it, as it will be a great help to visitors to the site.
Nutella Cheesecake
Ingredients
Cheesecake Base
- 280 g of chocolate chip cookies
- 7 tbsp of melted butter (100g)
For the Creamy Cheesecake
- 560 g of Cream Cheese Philadelfia
- 85 g powdered sugar (icing sugar)
- 470 g of Nutella
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
For the Nutella Ganache
- 80 ml heavy cream
- 200 g of Nutella
Step-by-step instructions
BASE:
- Crush the crackers in a food processor or blender, and place in a deep container. Set aside.
- Melt the margarine in the microwave without boiling.
- Place the melted margarine in the container of the crushed cookies and knead until a homogeneous mass that can be molded at the bottom of the form.
- Spread the cookies out well on the bottom of the pan and use a spoon to smooth them out.
- Once the base is ready, put it in the fridge until the cream is ready.
CREAM:
- Put the cream cheese in the mixer and add the icing sugar, beat well until smooth and creamy.
- Add the Nutella and mix well until smooth.
- Now add the vanilla essence and cocoa powder and beat until smooth.
- Pour the whipped cream on top of the reserved cookie base, shake the pan to spread the cream and make sure it is evenly distributed in the pan.
- Then wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours to solidify.
NUTELLA GANACHE:
- Put the Nutella in a bowl and set aside.
- In a saucepan, put the heavy cream and bring it to a boil.
- Once the cream has boiled, pour it over the Nutella in the bowl and wait 1-2 minutes.
- Mix the Nutella to homogenize and let it cool a little.
- Now, remove the pan from the refrigerator and pour the Nutella ganache on top of the cream.
- Put it in the freezer to freeze for 2 hours.
- After 2 hours, run a knife around the pan to unmold. Unmold and place on a plate and it's ready to serve. Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Note: This information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although Cozinhadave.com tries to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.
final words
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And if you make any changes, I'd love to hear about that too. We can all benefit from your experience!
Verônica Ribeiro, the creative mind behind “Cozinha da Vê”, is passionate about flavors and aromas and transforms her passion for cooking into irresistible recipes. With a unique ability to combine ingredients and a special touch of affection in each dish, she conquers hearts and palates, making cooking a truly delicious experience on her blog.
