Nutella Chocolate Bars (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Crust Basics

01 - 2 cups of graham cracker crumbs (about 15 crackers)
02 - 1 stick (½ cup) of melted, unsalted butter
03 - ¼ cup of regular sugar

→ Cheesecake Filling

04 - Two 8 oz packages of cream cheese, softened
05 - 1 cup of sugar
06 - 2 eggs, large size
07 - 1 tsp of vanilla
08 - ½ cup of sour cream

→ Nutella Topping

09 - 1 cup of Nutella hazelnut spread
10 - ¼ cup heavy cream

# Instructions:

01 - Set your oven to 325°F (163°C). Use parchment paper to line a 9x13-inch pan, leaving some edges sticking out so you can lift everything out later.
02 - Stir together the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar in a bowl. Spread the mixture evenly into the lined baking dish and press firmly. Bake for 10 minutes, then pull it out and let it rest for a bit.
03 - Using a big bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until silky. Add sugar and mix until it's all blended. Crack in one egg at a time, mixing each one thoroughly before the next. Mix in the vanilla and sour cream until the batter is smooth.
04 - Pour the cheesecake batter over your cooled crust and spread it smoothly with a spatula.
05 - Stir Nutella and cream together in a microwave-friendly small bowl. Heat in 20-second bursts, stirring after each, until it’s all creamy and pourable.
06 - Spoon the Nutella mix onto the cheesecake layer in small dollops. Drag a knife or toothpick through to create a swirled design.
07 - Pop the pan in the oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the edges turn golden and the middle feels firm. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for a minimum of 3 hours or leave it overnight.
08 - Once chilled, lift the dessert out using the parchment paper and place it on a cutting board. Slice it into squares and serve cold.

# Notes:

01 - These bars combine rich Nutella with creamy cheesecake. They're indulgent and bound to wow everyone.
02 - Soft Ingredients: Let the cream cheese and eggs warm to room temperature to keep the filling smooth with no chunks.
03 - Crust Tips: Use a flat-bottomed glass or cup to press the crust firmly and evenly into place.
04 - Nutella Design: Gently swirl the Nutella; don’t mix it in too much to keep the pretty marbled look.
05 - Keep It Fresh: Store in a sealed container in your fridge for up to 5 days or freeze if you need longer storage.

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