It’s a perfect balance of sweet, creamy, and chocolatey, making it impossible to resist.
Perfect Occasion: The Mascarpone-Nutella Cheesecake is perfect for celebratory occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, or any festive gatherings where you want to impress your guests. It’s also an excellent choice for holiday feasts or as a luxurious treat for special family dinners. Serve this at a dinner party or bring it to a potluck and watch it become the highlight of the dessert table.
Decoration Tips: To enhance the visual appeal and add a touch of elegance, dust the top of the cheesecake with a fine layer of icing sugar or cocoa powder before serving. For a more decadent presentation, you might consider drizzling additional melted Nutella over the top or garnishing with chocolate curls or shavings. A few fresh berries on the side not only add a pop of color but also cut through the richness with their tart freshness.
Ingredients:
- 100g butter
- 200g Nutella
- 500g curd or low-fat quark
- 500g mascarpone or ricotta
- 320ml liquid cream
- 4 eggs, size M-L
- 220g sugar
- 76g vanilla pudding powder (2 packets of 38g each)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Pan:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (top/bottom heat). Line a 26 cm springform pan with baking paper.
- Melt Butter and Nutella:
- Combine butter and Nutella in a mixer and melt together at 70 degrees, counterclockwise, level 2 for 4 minutes.
- Make the Cheesecake Mixture:
- Add curd or quark, mascarpone or ricotta, cream, eggs, sugar, and vanilla pudding powder to the melted Nutella mixture. Mix well until smooth.
- Bake the Cheesecake:
- Pour the cheesecake mixture into the prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for about 70 minutes on the second rack from the bottom.
- After baking, let the cheesecake cool in the switched-off oven with the door slightly open.
- Chill and Serve:
- Leave the cheesecake to infuse in the fridge overnight.
- The next day, remove from the tin, dust with icing sugar or cocoa powder, and cut into pieces.
Enjoy this decadent Mascarpone-Nutella Cheesecake, where every slice offers a rich and creamy delight, perfect for any dessert lover seeking a luxurious treat!
