Description
Silky Nutella Swirl Cheesecake Bars bring Italian chocolate-hazelnut magic to classic dessert bars. Rich cream cheese and swirled Nutella create an irresistible treat you cannot resist savoring slice by delectable slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (2 bars) full-fat cream cheese
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
Crust Ingredients:
- 9 graham crackers
- ½ stick (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Flavor Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup Nutella, warmed
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 325°F and positioning a rack in the center. Protect an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or a light butter coating.
- Transform graham crackers into fine, uniform crumbs using a food processor, ensuring a consistent texture for the crust foundation.
- Incorporate melted butter into the cracker crumbs, pulsing until the mixture achieves a cohesive, moldable consistency.
- Transfer the crumb mixture into the prepared pan, pressing firmly and evenly across the bottom to create a compact, solid base.
- Briefly toast the crust in the preheated oven for 5 minutes to enhance its structural integrity and flavor profile.
- In a mixing bowl, whip cream cheese and sugar together until the mixture becomes light, airy, and substantially increased in volume.
- Introduce eggs individually, thoroughly integrating each one to maintain a smooth, homogeneous texture without lumps.
- Infuse the cheesecake batter with vanilla extract, blending until the mixture appears silky and completely uniform.
- Carefully pour the cheesecake filling over the pre-baked crust, using a spatula to distribute it evenly and eliminate any potential air pockets.
- Gently warm the Nutella to improve its spreadability, then dollop generous spoonfuls across the cheesecake surface.
- Create an artistic marbled effect by delicately dragging a knife through the Nutella and cheesecake layers, generating elegant swirls.
- Bake the cheesecake bars for approximately 30 minutes, watching for a slightly jiggly center that indicates perfect doneness.
- Allow the bars to cool completely at room temperature, which helps set the delicate texture.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 3 hours, or expedite the process by freezing for 1 hour to achieve optimal consistency.
- Once thoroughly chilled, lift the bars from the pan using the parchment paper and slice into nine equal, decadent portions.
Notes
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature for 30-60 minutes before mixing to ensure a smooth, lump-free texture.
- Avoid overmixing the cheesecake batter to prevent cracks and maintain a silky consistency.
- Warm Nutella slightly in the microwave for 10-15 seconds to make swirling easier and create beautiful marbled patterns.
- Use a clean, sharp knife wiped between cuts for
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 301
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg