Nutella Oreo Cheesecake

Nutella Oreo Cheesecake is a decadent and rich dessert that combines the flavors of creamy cheesecake, chocolatey Oreo cookies, and the indulgent sweetness of Nutella.

Ingredients: For the crust:

• 24 Oreo cookies
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

For the filling:

• 3 (8 oz) packages of cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup Nutella
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup crushed Oreo cookies (about 10 cookies)

For the topping:

• 1/2 cup Nutella
• Crushed Oreo cookies for garnish

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan with butter or cooking spray.
2. To make the crust, place the Oreo cookies in a food processor and pulse until they are finely crushed.
3. In a bowl, combine the crushed Oreos and melted butter, and mix until the crumbs are evenly coated.
4. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan, creating an even crust.
5. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
6. Add the Nutella, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese, and continue beating until well combined.
7. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
8. Gently fold in the crushed Oreo cookies into the cheesecake batter.
9. Pour the filling over the prepared crust in the springform pan, spreading it evenly.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for about 55-60 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are slightly golden.
11. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, carefully run a knife around the edges to loosen it from the sides of the pan.
12. Allow the cheesecake to cool completely at room temperature, and then refrigerate it for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
13. Once the cheesecake is fully chilled and set, carefully remove the sides of the springform pan.
14. For the topping, warm the Nutella in the microwave for a few seconds until it becomes spreadable. Drizzle the Nutella over the top of the cheesecake.
15. Sprinkle crushed Oreo cookies over the Nutella topping for garnish.
16. Slice and serve the Nutella Oreo Cheesecake chilled, and enjoy!

This Nutella Oreo Cheesecake is a delightful treat for chocolate and Nutella lovers. Its creamy texture, combined with the crunchy Oreo crust and the luscious Nutella topping, creates a dessert that's hard to resist. It's perfect for special occasions or when you want to indulge in a truly decadent dessert.