LAYERED HAZELNUT CHEESECAKE

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A creamy topping accents each beautiful slice of the outstanding dessert shared by Leah Gamss of Spring Valley, New York. "It's spectacular-looking as well as scrumptious," she writes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers
1/4 cup butter, melted
4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1-3/4 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 eggs, lightly beaten
4 ounces finely chopped hazelnuts, toasted
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted
TOPPING:
2/3 cup white baking chips
3 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules
1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the wafer crumbs and butter; press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. , In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined., Divide batter into thirds. Into one portion, stir in hazelnuts. Pour over crust. Refrigerate for 20 minutes or until set. Into second portion, gradually stir in melted chocolate. Spoon over bottom layer. Refrigerate for 45 minutes or until set., Spoon remaining batter over top. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around the edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Cover and refrigerate overnight., For topping, combine the white chips, water, corn syrup and coffee granules in a small saucepan; cook and stir over low heat until smooth. Cool to room temperature. Serve topping with cheesecake; garnish with hazelnuts. Refrigerate leftovers.

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Tyler Tincher
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This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


HNG Jihad
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I'm not a big fan of hazelnut, but I really enjoyed this cheesecake. The flavors were well-balanced and the texture was perfect.


Jako Barnard
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This cheesecake is so rich and decadent. It's perfect for a special occasion.


Tangil Gaji
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I love the combination of flavors in this cheesecake. The hazelnut crust is a great complement to the creamy cheesecake filling.


Md Wasif
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This is the best cheesecake I've ever had! The hazelnut flavor is so unique and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Panto
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Wow! This cheesecake is amazing! The hazelnut flavor is so rich and delicious. I love the combination of textures between the creamy cheesecake and the crunchy crust.


Randi Long
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I've made this cheesecake several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. The crust is crispy and flavorful, the cheesecake is creamy and smooth, and the ganache is rich and decadent. It's definitely one of my favorite desserts.


Orji Samuel
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This hazelnut cheesecake was a delightful treat! The layers of creamy cheesecake, crunchy hazelnut crust, and sweet hazelnut ganache were perfectly balanced. It was a hit at my dinner party, and everyone raved about it.


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