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Nutella S'mores Cheesecake

The creamiest Nutella cheesecake in the universe.... no skimping on the Nutella, topped with a thick layer of rich chocolate ganache, and then toasty, melty marshmallows. This Nutella S'mores Cheesecake is both delicious and massive!!
Course Cheesecake
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings 12
Author Sarah

Ingredients

For crust:

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs about 12 full sheets
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 8 tbsp. melted butter

For cheesecake:

  • 3 8 oz. packages cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs at room temperature
  • 2 cups Nutella or similar chocolate-hazelnut spread
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

For ganache:

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 3 tbsp. butter

For marshmallows & topping:

  • 20 large marshmallows, cut in half about 2/3 of a 10 oz. bag
  • 1/2 cup mini or regular semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 3 full sheets graham crackers coarsely crumbled
  • chocolate syrup

Instructions

For crust:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
  • Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.

For cheesecake:

  • In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
  • Beat in sugar and vanilla.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Add Nutella and heavy cream, beating until combined.
  • Pour cheesecake batter over graham cracker crust.
  • Bake at 300 degrees for 65-75 minutes, or until edges are golden, and the center appears mostly set when jiggled.
  • Remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Release edges of springform pan, and transfer cheesecake to an oven-safe serving platter - MUST be oven-safe.
  • Prepare ganache.

For ganache:

  • In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips, heavy cream, and butter.
  • Microwave on high for 20-second intervals until chocolate is melted, and mixture can be whisked smooth. Do not heat for longer intervals, or the chocolate may scorch.
  • Spread ganache evenly over the top of the cheesecake.
  • Refrigerate cheesecake until thoroughly chilled through and ganache is set, at least 2 hours. MUST be thoroughly chilled.

For marshmallows & topping:

  • Cover the top of the cheesecake completely with a layer of marshmallow halves.
  • Set the oven broiler on high.
  • Broil cheesecake for 1-2 minutes - THAT'S IT. Watch closely, it will not take longer than a minute or two for marshmallows to melt and turn golden brown. Ganache will melt slightly, but because it was thoroughly chilled, it will not run off the cheesecake!
  • Remove from heat, and sprinkle with chocolate chips, crumbled graham crackers, and drizzle with chocolate syrup.
  • Cut and serve.