These delectable Nutella Swirl cheesecake bars bring together the rich and indulgent taste of Nutella and the velvety smoothness of cheesecake in every luscious bite!

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• Why you will love these Nutella Swirl cheesecake bars
• Ingredient Notes
• Step by step Instructions
• How to know when the bars are done
• When to slice the Nutella Swirl cheesecake bars
• Expert Baking tips
• FAQ’s
• Storing and Freezing
• More Cheesecake Recipes to try !
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• Nutella Swirl Cheesecake Bars

Why you will love these Nutella Swirl cheesecake bars

If you love Nutella, lets face it who doesn’t, then these Nutella cheesecake swirl bars for you! They bring together the rich and indulgent taste of Nutella and the velvety smoothness of cheesecake in every luscious bite

These cheesecake bars are thick and creamy and oh so delicious. Every bite delivers soft, pillowy cheesecake paired with chocolatey Nutella swirls. It’s the perfect combo of textures and flavors. This quick and easy recipe can be whipped up for parties or anytime a chocolate fix is needed.

For more delicious cheesecake recipes, try mango raspberry cheesecake bars or lemon blueberry cheesecake crumb bars .

Ingredient Notes

• Graham Crackers– Any kind of graham cracker, regular or cinnamon would work. You can also substitute digestive biscuits in case graham crackers are not available
• Unsalted butter- You can use salted butter in case you don’t have unsalted butter
• Cream cheese- Use room temperature full fat cream cheese
• Sour cream- Use room temperature full fat sour cream.
• Eggs- I used large room temperature eggs
• Nutella– Use slightly warmed Nutella

Step by step Instructions

Here is how to make and bake these Nutella Swirl cheesecake bars. This recipe uses a stand mixer with a paddle attachment or an electric hand mixer.

Start by pre-heating your oven to 350F/168C and greasing and lining an 8*8 inch square pan with parchment paper, leaving a 2 inch overhang on the sides

Step 1:Make the crust. First, use a food processor to blend the graham crackers to fine crumbs. Then in a small bowl, mix the graham crackers and melted butter. Pour the crust into the 8X8-inch baking pan and press gently using the back of a glass or measuring cup.

Step 2: Bake the Crust. Bake the crust at 350F for 10 minutes.

Step 3: Beat cream cheese and sugar. In the bowl of your stand mixer or large bowl using a hand mixer beat cream cheese and sugar on medium speed for 2-3 minutes. 

Step 4: Add the wet ingredients. Next add in sour cream, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture.Make sure to scrape the sides of the bowl using a rubber spatula. Then, beat in the eggs making sure the mixture is on low speed.Stir in the flour.

STEP 5: Swirl the Nutella. Pour the prepared batter into the 8”x8” pan on top of the graham cracker crust. Drop dollops of Nutella and make swirls using a toothpick.

Step 6: Bake the cheesecake bars. Bake the cheesecake for 30-35 minutes. Make sure to cool the cheesecake completely on a cooling rack before chilling in the fridge.

How to know when the bars are done

The bars will bake for about 35 minutes. You’ll know they’re ready when the bars are slightly puffed and the center of the pan jiggles when you nudge it. If it wobbles like a bowl of milk, continue baking for another 5-10 minutes.

When to slice the Nutella Swirl cheesecake bars

Take the bars out of the oven once baked, then let them rest at room temperature for about 30 minutes.

After the 30 minutes, transfer the bars to the fridge and chill uncovered for at least 6 hours or overnight.Chilling thoroughly will allow the bars to set COMPLETELY and cut easily into neater slices.

Expert Baking tips

• Use a kitchen scale: Baking with a scale is faster, easier, and overall much more accurate than cup measurements.
• Make sure to use room temperature cream cheese: In order for the cream cheese to combine properly with the egg and sugar, it must be softened. If it’s cold, you will end up with large chunks of cream cheese in the final batter.
• Don’t over marble them: Swirling the Nutella too much will cause you to lose the marble look.
• Don’t cut them too soon: These cheesecake bars must be completely cooled, preferably chilled before cutting otherwise they will fall apart!
• Dark vs. light baking pans: Baking pans conduct heat differently depending on their color. If your tray is dark-colored/black you should decrease the heat to 325 F/163 C.

FAQ’s

Can I make the crust with a different cookie?

Yes, you can experiment with different crust options such as graham cracker, Oreo cookie, or even a shortbread crust for unique variations.

Can I make this using a bigger pan?

Yes you can! Double this recipe to use a 9X13-inch baking pan. However the baking time will have to increased.

Can I use any other spread instead of Nutella?

Yes! you can try substituting Nutella with any other chocolate hazelnut spread or even cookie butter spread.

Can I add toppings like nuts or chocolate chips?

Definitely! Feel free to customize your bars by adding chopped hazelnuts, chocolate chips, or even a drizzle of melted chocolate on top for extra texture and visual appeal.

Storing and Freezing

These Nutella swirl cheesecake bars should be stored in the fridge in an airtight container. They will last up to 5 days.

If stacking the bars on top of each other store between layers of parchment paper so they don’t stick.

FREEZING

These cheesecake bars can be frozen. Wrap them in individual slices in plastic wrap and freeze up to 30 days. Thaw for 1-2 hours before eating.

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