🍫 Nutella Swirled Cheesecake Bars
A delicious layered dessert combining a soft chocolate chip cookie crust, a rich, creamy cheesecake filling, and beautiful Nutella swirls—perfect for chocolate lovers!
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour | 🍽 Servings: 12-16
🌟 Ingredients:
For the Cookie Crust:
✅ 1 package (16 oz) Pillsbury™ Ready to Bake!™ Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough (24 pieces)
For the Cheesecake Filling:
✅ 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
✅ ½ cup sugar
✅ 1 tsp vanilla extract
✅ 2 large eggs
For the Nutella Swirl:
✅ ⅓ cup Nutella® hazelnut spread
👨🍳 Instructions:
1️⃣ Make the Cookie Crust
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place cookie dough pieces evenly in a 13×9-inch baking pan.
- Press dough to form an even crust.
- Bake for 9-13 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let it cool for 10 minutes.
2️⃣ Make the Cheesecake Filling
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs until smooth.
- Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the cooled cookie crust.
3️⃣ Add the Nutella Swirls
- Warm Nutella in the microwave for 10-20 seconds until soft.
- Drop spoonfuls of Nutella over the cheesecake layer.
- Use a knife to swirl Nutella into the cheesecake, creating a marbled pattern.
4️⃣ Bake & Cool
- Bake the bars for 35-40 minutes or until the center is set and slightly golden.
- Let cool for 30 minutes at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing.
✨ Serving Ideas & Tips:
💡 Want an extra indulgent treat? Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a drizzle of extra Nutella on top!
💡 For a twist, try adding some chopped hazelnuts or chocolate chips on top before baking.
These Nutella Swirled Cheesecake Bars are the perfect blend of creamy, crunchy, and indulgent—a must-try for all chocolate and cheesecake lovers! 😋🍫
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