Description
Indulgent Nutella Cheesecake Bars with a buttery crust, perfect for family gatherings and cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Nutella
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and two tablespoons of sugar until fully combined. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of a greased baking dish. Bake for about 10 minutes until golden and fragrant. Let it cool.
- Beat together softened cream cheese, remaining sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed. Carefully fold in the Nutella until fully incorporated.
- Pour the Nutella cheesecake mixture over the cooled crust. Spread it evenly and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for around 25-30 minutes until the edges are just set but the center remains slightly jiggly.
- Cool the bars inside the oven for about an hour, then transfer to the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight to achieve optimal firmness.
- Cut the cheesecake into bars, sprinkle with powdered sugar, or drizzle some melted Nutella on top for an extra touch!
Notes
For a unique twist, substitute mascarpone cheese for cream cheese or use crushed digestive biscuits instead of graham crackers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Nutella, cheesecake, dessert, bars, family recipe, sweet treat