This cheesecake deserves a pedestal and an occasion of its very own. This will be a hit and you will definitely wear the hostess crown after delivering the goods of a Ferrero Rocher Cheesecake.

How to Make It:

Crust:

10 chocolate graham crackers

1/4 cup unsalted melted butter

Filling:

32 oz cream cheese (room temperature)

1 cup white granulated sugar

4 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 tbsp hazelnut liqueur or hazelnut extract

1/2 cup sour cream

1/2 cup heavy cream

1 13 oz jar of Nutella

1 cup oven roasted chopped hazelnuts

Chocolate Ganache:

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Delicious on it's own but Amazing with a chocolate ganache

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 315 degrees. Prep springform pan by lining the bottom and sides with aluminium foil

Mix the chocolate graham cracker crumbs with the melted butter and press evenly on the bottom of the springform pan. Bake for 5-10 minutes until golden brown and fragrant. Remove from oven and let cool before adding the cheesecake filling.

Mix the cream cheese in a stand mixer with the paddle attachment for about 7 minutes to make it light and airy.

Then add and whisk in sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, hazelnut liqueur, sour cream and heavy cream scraping the sides of the bowl often to ensure even mixing for about 5 minutes

Mix in the full 13 oz jar of nutella until combined, then fold in chopped hazelnuts

Pour all that goodness over the chocolate crust smoothing out the top with a spatula or spoon

Place lined springform pan onto a deeper baking sheet and place in heated oven middle rack. pour in warmed water to create a baking bath for your cheesecake.

Bake for 1 hour and 45 minutes, or until the edges are completely set and the middle is still slightly jiggly, then turn off the oven open the door and let this cheesecake sit inside for 1 more hour

Place on the counter and let it come to room temperature before refrigerating. This process helps insures no weird cracks on the top of your beautiful cheesecake.

You can enjoy this cheesecake as is or you can make it more amazing with a chocolate ganache.

See my video below for an amazing chocolate ganache topping for this delicious cheesecake.