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  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 16-20 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes (including chilling)
  • Yield: 12 mini cheesecakes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These mini Nutella cheesecakes feature a graham cracker crust, a creamy vanilla cheesecake filling swirled with Nutella, and topped with whipped cream, fresh raspberries, and shaved chocolate. Perfect for a decadent dessert that’s easy to make and sure to impress


Ingredients

For the Crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10-12 graham cracker sheets)

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

  • 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted

  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

For the Cheesecake Filling:

  • 2 8oz cream cheese bricks, softened

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar

  • 2 eggs, at room temperature

  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1/2 cup Nutella

For the Toppings:

  • Whipped cream

  • Raspberries

  • Shaved chocolate


Instructions

  • Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. Set aside.

  • Prepare Crust: Pulse graham crackers in a food processor until fine crumbs. Add sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract, then pulse until well combined. Divide about 1-2 Tbsp of the graham cracker mixture into each muffin cup and press into an even layer using the back of a tablespoon or your hands. Set aside.

  • Prepare Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese with a mixer until fluffy and smooth. Add sugar and mix until fully combined, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract until smooth.

  • Prepare Nutella: Microwave Nutella for 15-20 seconds to loosen its consistency. Set aside.

  • Assemble Cheesecakes: Divide the cheesecake batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 – 3/4 full. Spoon about 2 tsp of Nutella into each cup and swirl into the batter with a cake tester, toothpick, or knife.

  • Bake: Bake for 16-20 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers jiggle slightly. Turn off the oven, crack the oven door, and let the cheesecakes cool in the oven for 30-45 minutes to prevent cracking. Allow to cool to room temperature on the counter, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

 

  • Serve: Top with whipped cream, fresh raspberries, and shaved chocolate. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.


Notes

  • For a more intense Nutella flavor, increase the Nutella amount in the filling to 3/4 cup.

  • Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for a smoother filling.

 

  • Allow the cheesecakes to cool completely before refrigerating to set properly.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
  • Calories: Approximately 308 kcal
  • Sugar: 17g
  • Sodium: 197mg
  • Fat: 23g
  • Saturated Fat: 13g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 79mg