Luscious Hazelnut Chocolate Cheesecake: A Symphony of Crunchy, Creamy, and Cocoa Delights

This recipe is a masterpiece of dessert artistry, featuring a crunchy crust of digestive biscuits and roasted hazelnuts, bound together with butter and baked to golden perfection. The cheesecake filling is a rich, creamy blend of cream cheese, sour cream or creme fraiche, sugar, and eggs, elevated by a luxurious mix of melted dark chocolate, Nutella, and cocoa powder. This decadent filling is baked in a water bath, ensuring a perfectly smooth and creamy texture. Topped with a hazelnut ganache made from dark chocolate, Nutella, crushed hazelnuts, and heavy cream, this cheesecake is a true celebration of hazelnut and chocolate flavors. The final touch is a whipped chocolate cream, piped in elegant swirls, and adorned with Ferrero Rocher chocolates for an extra indulgent finish.

Ingredients:

• Crust: 270 g digestive biscuits, 100 g roasted hazelnuts, 75 g melted butter.
• Filling: 600 g cream cheese, 140 g sour cream, 180 g sugar, 3 eggs, 100 g dark chocolate, 100 g Nutella, 30 g cocoa powder.
• Ganache: 200 g roasted hazelnuts, 100 g dark chocolate, 100 g Nutella, 100 g heavy cream.
• Whipped Cream: 200 ml heavy cream, 30 g cocoa powder, 50 g icing sugar.

Instructions:

1. Mix crust ingredients; press into a 22 cm springform. Bake at 200°C for 8 min.
2. Whisk cream cheese and sour cream. Add sugar, then eggs, chocolate/Nutella, and cocoa. Pour into springform. Bake at 160°C in a water bath for 45-60 min. Cool in oven, then room temp. Refrigerate 5-6 hours.
3. For ganache: Simmer cream, melt in chocolate, add hazelnuts, top cheesecake.
4. Whip cream, cocoa, and sugar; pipe onto cheesecake. Decorate with Ferrero Rocher. Refrigerate 1 hour.

Savor the rich and exquisite taste of this Hazelnut Chocolate Cheesecake, a perfect blend of nutty crunch and creamy chocolate. Each bite promises a heavenly experience, making it an ideal dessert for special occasions or as a luxurious treat. Share this delightful creation with your loved ones and bask in the joy of gourmet baking. Don’t forget to capture and share your proud baking moment!