Brownie Peanut Butter Nutella Layered Cheesecake

This Brownie Peanut Butter Nutella Layered Cheesecake recipe is definitely rich, but worth all the calories and time. If you enjoy peanut butter, you will love this layer combination. Also, using a springform pan gives me all the Great British Bake Off vibes. Does anyone else hear the music from the show in their head while they bake? Just me?

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Ingredients for Brownie Layer

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 1/4 cups white sugar
1 cup packed light brown sugar
4 eggs
1 tbsp vanilla extract
3/4 tsp salt
1 cup all purpose flour
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
7 oz dark chocolate chips

Ingredients for Peanut Butter Cheesecake

1/2 pint Heavy Cream
1 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
1 cup Peanut Butter
8 oz Cream Cheese

Ingredients for Nutella Ganache/Toppings

1/2 cup Milk Chocolate Chips
1/3 cup Heavy Cream
1/4 cup Nutella
Peanut Butter Cups

Instructions

First we will begin with the brownie layer.

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Grease the base and sides of a springform baking pan with butter or cooking spray. Set aside.
3. Add softened butter, oil and sugars together in a bowl. Whisk to combine. Add the eggs and vanilla and continue to beat until well combined.
4. Sift in flour, cocoa powder, salt and dark chocolate chips. Mix until combined, but do not over mix.
5. Pour batter into greased pan and smooth until even.
6. Bake for 30-35 minutes for well set brownies.
7. Allow brownies to cool completely in pan.

Next is our cheesecake layer.

8. Beat whipping cream in large bowl. Once it is forming soft peaks, blend in sifted powdered sugar, a half cup at a time.
9. Add peanut butter and blend.
10. Finally, add cream cheese and beat together until smooth.
11. Cool peanut butter cheesecake mixture until brownie layer is cooled completely.
12. Once the brownie layer is ready, pour peanut butter cheesecake on top and smooth out. Put into fridge for two hours or until cheesecake layer is firm.

Finally, the Nutella ganache.

13. Heat the cream in a microwave safe bowl for 30 seconds or a saucepan until you see bubbles appearing around the sides. Do not heat for too long.
14. Pour the cream over the milk chocolate chips. Use wisk to slowly mix together.
15. Once blended, add 1/4 cup Nutella. Wisk until well combined.

Let’s put it together!

16. Once the cheesecake layer is firm, carefully remove the cake from the springform pan. Again, be very careful. You can keep the bottom piece of the springform pan on the base or remove it at this time.
17. Pour Nutella Mixture on the top of the cake and carefully spread. Keep the layer only on the top or drizzle it over the sides, whichever you prefer.
18. Crush or chop peanut butter cups for decoration.
19. Chill until ready to eat.

I hope you enjoyed this recipe for Brownie Peanut Butter Nutella Layered Cheesecake. It’s the perfect decadent treat for a birthday or dinner party with friends. You could even try different toppings or switch out the ganache for whipped topping for a lighter twist on this classic dessert.

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