Nutella Cheesecake With Oranges

Oranges remind me of winter holidays and the flavor of cold winters and its a fruit that instantly fills you with vitamins, and gives you the energy for a great start to any day. And with your daily dose of vitamins, you also get a daily dose of sweetness.

As the name suggests, this recipe is a great combination of oranges, Nutella and cheese. Strong flavors giving fine tastes.

Crust:

• 200 g digestive biscuits (or graham crackers)
• 50 g hazelnuts
• 50 g butter

Filling:

• 150 g nutella
• 100 ml cream
• 600 g cheese
• 4 medium eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• grated orange peel

Topping:

• 200 ml orange juice
• 50 g sugar
• 4 g gelatin + 4 tablespoons water
• 80 g dark chocolate
• 50 g heavy whipping cream

Instructions

How to make NUTELLA CHEESECAKE W/ Oranges:

Crust:

• Grind the hazelnuts together with the biscuits.
• Add the melted butter and mix gently to obtain a crumbly dough.
• Line a 20-22cm (7.8-8.7 inch) diameter pan with baking paper.
• Place the biscuit mixture on the bottom of the tray and press down firmly with the bottom of a glass.
• Bake the crust for 10 minutes at 160° Celsius (320° Fahrenheit)
• Then reduce the heat to 150° C (300° F) and transfer the tray to a grill.
• Prepare the filling.

Filling:

• Mix the Nutella with the cream and cream cheese until smooth.
• Add the eggs, one at a time, and mix well after each one.
• Mix for no more than one minute.
• Finally, add the vanilla, orange juice, and grated orange peel.
• Mix gently.
• Pour the mixture into the pan over the crust and level.
• Place the cheesecake in a larger pan.
• Pour hot water into the larger pan, halfway up the cheesecake.
• Put the trays in the oven.
• Bake the cheesecake for 45-50 minutes.
• Turn off the heat and leave the cheesecake in the oven until completely cool, then refrigerate.

Topping:

• Hydrate the gelatin in 4 tablespoons of water.
• Mix the orange juice with the sugar and place it in a saucepan on the heat.
• Stir until it heats up and the sugar dissolves. Do not boil.
• Turn off the heat and add the gelatin, stirring continuously until it dissolves.
• Leave the juice to cool for half an hour then pour it over the cheesecake.
• Refrigerate the cheesecake.
• Melt the dark chocolate together with the cream in a bain marie.
• Once the orange cream has hardened, place the chocolate on top of the cheesecake, starting from the center but without reaching the sides.
• Place the cake back in the fridge.
• Serve the orange Nutella cheesecake in generous and very tasty portions. Enjoy!