Chocolate Hazelnut Cheesecake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Crust
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36 chocolate wafer cookies, finely crushed (about 3 cups)
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
→ Filling
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1 cup milk chocolate chips
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4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
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1 cup white sugar
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1/2 cup milk
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4 eggs
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1/2 cup sour cream
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1 1/4 cups milk chocolate hazelnut spread
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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1/4 cup cocoa powder
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
→ Ganache
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1 cup milk or semisweet chocolate chips
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3/4 cup heavy cream
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
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Combine crushed chocolate wafer cookies with melted butter in a large bowl. Press mixture onto the bottom and slightly up the sides of the springform pan. Use a measuring cup to help tamp down and shape the crust.
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Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments, stirring between heating. This should take about 1 minute total.
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In a stand mixer, blend cream cheese and sugar on medium speed until completely smooth. Add milk, eggs, melted chocolate, and sour cream, and mix again on medium speed until well combined.
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Mix in the milk chocolate hazelnut spread and vanilla until incorporated. Then add the cocoa powder and flour, mixing until the flour is just absorbed.
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Carefully pour the filling into the prepared crust using a spatula.
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Bake for 60-75 minutes or until the center is just barely jiggly. Turn off the oven and leave the door slightly open to let the cheesecake cool gradually and prevent cracking.
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Once fully cooled, refrigerate the cheesecake until ready to serve.
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Combine chocolate chips and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute and let sit for 2 minutes. Whisk until smooth.
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Pour ganache over the whole cheesecake or individual slices. Optionally garnish with chopped hazelnuts, crushed cookies, or chocolate pieces.
# Notes:
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Gradually cooling the cheesecake in the oven helps prevent cracking.