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Nutella Cheesecake Bars

The combination of Nutella, cream cheese, and a hint of hazelnut liqueur creates a dessert that’s simply divine.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • For the crust:
  • - 9 140 grams chocolate graham crackers*
  • - 6 tablespoons 85 grams unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled (~100°F)
  • For the filling:
  • - 16 ounces full-fat cream cheese completely softened to room temperature
  • - ½ cup 100 grams granulated sugar
  • - 1 cup 296 grams Nutella
  • - ¼ cup 57 grams sour cream, at room temperature
  • - ⅓ cup 28 grams unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
  • - 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • - 2 teaspoons Frangelico hazelnut liqueur or vanilla extract**
  • - ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • For the topping:
  • - ½ cup 119 grams heavy cream
  • - 1 cup 296 grams Nutella

Instructions
 

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8 by 8-inch metal baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang.
    2. In a food processor, pulse the chocolate graham crackers until finely ground. Add the melted butter and pulse until moistened.
    3. Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake until fragrant, about 10 minutes. Cool completely.
    4. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F.
    5. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment to beat the cream cheese, sugar, and Nutella on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy.
    6. Add the sour cream and sifted cocoa powder, and beat until well combined. Add the eggs one at a time, blending after each addition. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl.
    7. Add the Frangelico (or vanilla) and salt, and blend until just combined.
    8. Spread the batter evenly over the cooled crust. Tap the pan against the counter to release air bubbles.
    9. Bake at 325°F until just set at the edges but still slightly wobbly in the center, about 35 minutes. Turn off the oven and crack open the door for 10 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.
    10. Cover with foil and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
    11. In a small saucepan set over medium heat, bring the heavy cream to a simmer. Remove from heat and stir in the Nutella until smooth. Let cool and thicken before spreading over the cold cheesecake bars.
    12. Return to the fridge to firm up for at least 30 minutes. Cut into squares.
    Enjoy these Nutella Cheesecake Bars!

Notes

Approximate Nutrition Information

  • Calories: 320 per bar
  • Total Fat: 21g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2g
  • Sugars: 22g
  • Protein: 4g
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