Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy decadence of Nutella Cheesecake Bars. These bars feature a buttery graham cracker crust topped with a luscious Nutella-swirled cheesecake layer, making them a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 15 full crackers)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
Cheesecake Layer:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
Nutella Layer:
- 1 cup Nutella
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal.
- Prepare the Crust: In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Make the Cheesecake Layer: Beat cream cheese until smooth, add sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and sour cream. Mix until smooth.
- Spread the Cheesecake Layer: Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust and spread evenly.
- Prepare the Nutella Layer: Combine Nutella and heavy cream in a bowl, microwave until smooth.
- Create the Swirls: Drop spoonfuls of Nutella mixture onto the cheesecake layer and swirl with a knife.
- Bake the Cheesecake: Bake for 35-40 minutes until set. Cool, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
- Serve: Lift the cheesecake out of the pan, cut into bars, and serve chilled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Nutella, Cheesecake Bars, Dessert, Nutella Swirl, Decadent Treat
