Nutella Ganache Covered Cheesecake

Hello ''CT'' community, suit to our#Autumn_program, we are sharing one of the most famous cake recipes : Nutella Ganache Covered Cheesecake

You will need a 9-inch spring-form pan.

Ingredients:

For the crust:
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (10 crackers)
1 tablespoon sugar
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted

For the ganache:
Please refer to this simple but perfect recipe from Maris at In Good Taste: Chocolate Nutella Ganache.

For the filling:
5 8oz packages cream cheese, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups sugar
5 whole large eggs, at room temperature
2 large egg yolks, at room temperature
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (2 lemons)
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Optional garnish:
Ferrero Rocher Fine Hazelnut Chocolates
Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

In a food processor or blender, process graham crackers till fine. If you don’t have a food processor, you can also place the crackers in a resealable bag and crush with a rolling pin. Add butter and sugar, and combine. Pour into pan, pressing down with fingers or measuring cup. Bake in the oven for about 8 minutes. Cool to room temperature.

Make the Chocolate Nutella Ganache. Use just enough (about 1/3 cup) to lightly coat the crust. Place in the refrigerator while you make the filling.Raise the oven temperature to 450°F

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