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Layered Hazelnut Cheesecake

By: Taste of Home Test Kitchen  
"A creamy topping accents each beautiful slice of the outstanding dessert shared by Leah Gamss of Spring Valley, New York. 'It's spectacular-looking as well as scrumptious,' she writes."

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Prep Time:
1 Hr 25 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
2 Hrs 25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 3/4 cups sugar
  • 4 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 ounces finely chopped hazelnuts, toasted
  • 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted
  • TOPPING:
  • 2/3 cup vanilla or white chocolate chips
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon light corn syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules
  • 1/4 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine the wafer crumbs and butter; press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla; beat on low speed just until combined.
  2. Divide batter into thirds. Into one portion, stir in hazelnuts. Pour over crust. Refrigerate for 20 minutes or until set. Into second portion, gradually stir in melted chocolate. Spoon over bottom layer. Refrigerate for 45 minutes or until set.
  3. Spoon remaining batter over top. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for 50-60 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around the edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  4. For topping, combine vanilla chips, water, corn syrup and coffee granules in a saucepan; cook and stir over low heat until smooth. Cool to room temperature. Remove sides of springform pan. Serve cheesecake with topping; garnish with hazelnuts. Refrigerate leftovers.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 8, 2007 by sweetchickie 
The three layers catered to everyones favourites. It was like having 3 cheesecakes. A good... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2009 by SHUCK13 
This cheesecake was wonderful!!! Make sure you wait until the next day to eat it, or it won't... MORE

 
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