Of all the things I’ve made with Nutella, I’ve somehow never combined it with another of my true loves – cheesecake. The fact that I have allowed that to happen is a terrible mistake on my part. However, I feel that I have properly atoned with these cheesecake bars.
I pieced together most of this from a couple of recipes from The King Arthur Flour Cookie Companion, which is must-have for all of you cookie and bar bakers out there.
The combination of Nutella and cheesecake is one I wish I’d tried long before now. I really liked the graham cracker crust, although I think other cookie crusts would be interesting to try. Chocolate wafers or vanilla wafers would be divine, I’m sure.
And, if you’re in that small population of people who don’t like Nutella, you can always swirl some fruit preserves into the cheesecake instead. I suppose you can do that even if you do like Nutella. But, if you’re like me, you just don’t pass up a chance to have a little of that fabulous chocolate-hazelnut spread.
February 28th, 2012 at 8:13 pm
Ooooemmmmgeeee! Two wonderfully decadent things in one treat, how could these not be amazing?! I pinned this recipe, I know it’ll be a popular one
February 28th, 2012 at 10:17 pm
These bars look so decadent that I want to stop studying for midterms and make them instead! I, too, have made the mistake of not combining cheesecake and Nutella. That will be solved immediately with these bars. Thank you for sharing!
February 29th, 2012 at 8:40 am
This is all of my favorite things in the world combined into one dessert. Seriously. Amazing.
February 29th, 2012 at 12:01 pm
This looks dangerous. Seriously dangerous. Thank you!
February 29th, 2012 at 12:44 pm
These bars look addictive – cheesecake and nutella together is very addictive
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
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February 29th, 2012 at 12:49 pm
Va-va Vooooom!!!
You make me happy again
I have to make these. Now. WOW!
Thank you for inspiring me with your amazing recipes…
February 29th, 2012 at 1:54 pm
I have a problem with Nutella, I am crazy about it!!!!!!!! And cheescake is great too so I can totally see this, it sounds great!!
February 29th, 2012 at 3:08 pm
This is the type of dessert I could just eat from the pan with a spoon. Seriously.
February 29th, 2012 at 3:20 pm
That does sound like a good combination
February 29th, 2012 at 5:24 pm
Cheesecake and nutella? Yes please. Right now.
March 1st, 2012 at 2:34 am
I can’t believe you’ve never made Nutella cheesecake before. Possibly God’s gift to the dessert world
March 1st, 2012 at 1:17 pm
Great idea! genius! I think I’m going to use this idea. Everyone loves Nutella!!
Thanks!!!
March 1st, 2012 at 2:41 pm
Is it me or does this look like the most amazing froth on top of a great coffee. Cheesecake + nutella. Like peanut butter and marshmallow fluff sandwiches, its just good!!!
March 4th, 2012 at 3:31 pm
I’ve done some this saturday. It was absolutly delicious and my family loved it! Thank you
March 6th, 2012 at 7:29 am
These look so gorgeous! Can’t wait to try them tonight
March 7th, 2012 at 12:08 pm
Fabulous idea and looks so delicious. On my list to try!
March 8th, 2012 at 1:23 pm
This is seriously looking to be my downfall! Anything with cream cheese… and paired with Nutella. Are you kidding me??? The next time I make these, the whole pan minus 1 (well, maybe 2 or 3) will be going to the neighbors!!!
March 23rd, 2012 at 4:52 am
WOW! I love Nutella! Great post…
March 23rd, 2012 at 11:52 am
These sound amazing – thanks for sharing!
March 31st, 2012 at 5:43 am
That looks awesome! I will definitely try! Nutella can be so good in desserts!
April 2nd, 2012 at 4:44 pm
i made these last weekend and loved them, but I’m wondering if you have any suggestions for dropping, swirling the nutella? I found that part difficult. Thank you!
April 2nd, 2012 at 5:22 pm
Emily, I found it worked best if I dropped the Nutella in very small dollops all over the top. Larger dollops are a bit too hard to swirl effectively.