large zip lock bag and crush using a rolling pin. Pour the butter into the crumbs and pulse or mix until the crumbs are coated and resemble wet soil. When squeezed together in your hand it should come together, kind of like a cookie.
Pour 3/4 of the mixture into the lined pan and use the back of a spoon to firmly press into the sides of the pan, all the way up to the top. Pour the remaining cookie mixture into the pan and press firmly into the bottom. Set in the fridge until ready to pour the filling in.
Nutella Cheesecake Filling
Add the cream cheese, vanilla extract, sugar and milk powder to a large mixing bowl and use an electric hand mixer to beat until creamy, about 3 minutes. You can also use a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment)
Next, add the sour cream, Nutella and melted chocolate and beat until well combined. Make sure you scrape the mixing bowl down at least once using a spatula to ensure the mixture mixes properly.
Cream – In a separate bowl whip the cold cream until you reach stiff peaks. Add half the whipped cream to the cheesecake filling and gently fold through using a spatula. Then add the remaining cream and repeat until mixture is well combined and evenly mixed.
Pour the mixture into the chilled springform pan and use a spatula to spread evenly. Chill in the fridge for 4 hours or overnight. Once chilled, carefully run a sharp knife around the outside of the cheesecake before loosening the springform pan and taking out. Transfer to a serving plate.
To Decorate
Add the cream, mascarpone and vanilla extract to a medium sized mixing bowl and whip until you reach stiff peaks. Add to a piping bag fitted with a star tip and set aside in the fridge.
Chocolate layer – for this layer you can either use a half batch of my Chocolate Sauce recipe OR use 1/2 cup of Nutella that’s been microwaved for 30 seconds to become spreadable. Pour on top of the chilled cheesecake and spread around using a spatula, allowing some to drip over the sides.
Pipe swirls of cream on top along with crushed hazelnuts and an extra drizzle of Nutella or sauce.
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