Italian-Style Chocolate Hazelnut Cheesecake

Italian-Style Chocolate Hazelnut Cheesecake


1. Crust:

2. Combine all ingredients, then press onto bottom of springform pan.

3. Filling:

4. Preheat oven to 325°F with rack in middle.

5. Melt chocolate with butter, then remove from heat and whisk in cream cheese until smooth. Whisk in sour cream and vanilla.

6. Whisk together eggs and sugar in a large bowl until mixture has a mousse-like consistency, then stir in chocolate mixture and nuts.

7. Pour filling into crust and bake 1 1/2 hours. (Top will be slightly cracked.)

8. Cool to room temperature in pan on a rack, about 1 hour, then chill at least 1 hour. (Cake will sink slightly.).

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