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Chocolate Hazelnut Cheesecake

A rich chocolate cheesecake with hazelnut spread and chopped toasted hazelnuts on top.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup chocolate hazelnut spread
  • 3 eggs
  • 3/4 cup toasted hazelnuts chopped

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and press the cookie crumbs into a springform pan.
  2. Beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then blend in the chocolate hazelnut spread.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time on low speed.
  4. Pour over the crust and smooth the top.
  5. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes until set.
  6. Cool, chill at least 4 hours, then top with chopped toasted hazelnuts before serving.

Notes

Toast and skin the hazelnuts for the best flavor and crunch.