Indulge in the rich and luxurious taste of our Hazelnut Chocolate Cheesecake, a masterpiece that combines the creamy texture of cheesecake with the irresistible flavor of hazelnut and chocolate. This recipe takes you on a culinary journey, featuring a crunchy chocolate cookie base, a velvety smooth hazelnut-infused cheesecake filling, and a lavish topping that's sure to impress. It's the perfect dessert for those who appreciate the finer things in life.
Why You'll Love This: This Hazelnut Chocolate Cheesecake is more than just a dessert; it's an experience. With its harmonious blend of textures and flavors, from the buttery chocolate cookie crust to the creamy hazelnut cheesecake center, topped off with a rich hazelnut spread, every bite is a moment of pure joy. It's easy to make yet looks and tastes like a gourmet creation, making it a surefire way to dazzle your guests or treat yourself to something special.
Perfect Occasion: This cheesecake is ideal for any celebration, be it a birthday, an anniversary, or a casual gathering with friends and family. It's also a wonderful surprise for a romantic dinner or as a show-stopping dessert during the holiday season. Whenever you need a dessert that exudes elegance and delight, this cheesecake will be your go-to choice.
Decoration Tips: To elevate the presentation of your Hazelnut Chocolate Cheesecake, consider adorning it with whipped cream dollops around the edge and strategically placing whole and halved chocolates on top. A light dusting of cocoa powder or crushed chocolate cookies can add an extra touch of glamour. Edible gold leaf or chocolate shavings also make for an exquisite finish. Remember, the key is to enhance without overwhelming the cheesecake's natural beauty.
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
- 150g of melted butter
- 400g of chocolate cookies, finely crushed
- 20g of sugar
- A pinch of salt
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 500g of soft cheese (20% fat content), at room temperature
- 175g of sour cream, at room temperature
- 150g of sugar
- 1 package of vanilla custard powder
- 25g of hazelnut chocolate spread
- 3 egg yolks, at room temperature
- 250ml of milk, at room temperature
- 150ml of oil
- 4 chocolate and hazelnut bars
For the Topping:
- 225g of hazelnut chocolate spread
- Chocolate and hazelnut bars to taste
Method:
- Preheat your oven to 356°F (180°C), lining a 26cm springform pan with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter and blend it with the crushed chocolate cookies, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Press this mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then let it cool. Reduce the oven temperature to 320°F (160°C).
- For the filling, whisk together the soft cheese, sour cream, and sugar until smooth. Incorporate the vanilla custard powder, followed by the hazelnut chocolate spread and egg yolks. Finally, mix in the oil and milk until the batter is uniform.
- Pour the filling over the crust and bake for about 70 minutes. Once done, let the cheesecake cool before topping it with hazelnut chocolate spread and decorate with chocolate and hazelnut bars as desired.
Enjoy this decadent dessert and share the joy with your loved ones!