Hazelnut cheesecake

Prep: 30 mins
Cook: 120 mins
Hazelnut cheesecake

Crust:

125g crushed digestive biscuits

60g granulated sugar

60g butter, melted

Filling:

910g plain cream cheese, at room temperature

340g granulated sugar

5ml pure vanilla extract

4 eggs, large, beaten lightly

50ml heavy cream

150g finely chopped toasted hazelnuts

Crust:

Combine all ingredients in small bowl and press into bottom of 23cm spring form pan.

Filling:

Preheat the oven to 150ºC / 300ºF / Gas Mark 2.

In large bowl beat together cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until very smooth.

Add eggs one at a time beating until each is incorporated completely.

Beat in heavy cream scraping down the sides.

Stir nuts into batter.

Pour cheesecake batter into prepared crust and bake approximately 2 hours.

Cool cheesecake in oven for 1 1/2 hours and then remove and cool to room temperature.

Serve at room temperature.

Serves
10

Preparation Time
30 minutes

Cooking Time
120 minutes

Main ingredients
Dairy

Recipe Type
Cakes & Baking, Dessert, Cheesecake

Special Info
Vegetarian

Level of Difficulty
Easy

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