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Ferrero Rocher Cheesecake Bars

These Ferrero Rocher Cheesecake Bars are rich, creamy and full of sweet hazelnut flavor. If you love hazelnut and cheesecake they are for you.
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings 16 Bars
Calories 545kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • 9x9 baking pan
  • Hand mixer
  • Microwave Safe Bowl 
  • piping bag with a tip

Ingredients

Crust

  • cups Honey graham cracker crumbs
  • ¼ cup Rice crisp cereal Rice Krispies- lightly crushed
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter melted
  • ½ cup Chocolate hazelnut spread Nutella

Cheesecake Filling

  • 16 ounces Cream cheese room temperature
  • ¼ cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • ½ cup Marshmallow fluff
  • 1 cup Chocolate hazelnut spread Nutella
  • ¾ cup Rice crisp cereal Rice Krispies

Topping

  • 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • cup Heavy whipping cream divied into 1/2 cup and 1 cup
  • cup Chocolate hazelnut spread Nutella
  • ¼ cup Rice crisp cereal Rice Krispies
  • 16 Ferrero Rocher Truffles

Instructions

Crust

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Start by mixing the melted butter, graham cracker crumbs and rice crisp cereal.
  • Pour into a prepared 9x9 pan.
  • Distribute evenly and press down with a spoon to compact together.
  • Place the chocolate hazelnut spread on top without spreading.
  • Bake for 10 minutes.
  • Once finished, leave the oven set at 350 for the cheesecake.
  • Spread the chocolate hazelnut spread evenly over the crust and set aside.

Cheesecake Filling

  • To start the filling, place the cream cheese and sugar into a mixing bowl.
  • Beat until smooth and creamy.
  • Add in the eggs and vanilla extract.
  • Once well combined, add in the marshmallow fluff and mix.
  • Continue with adding in the chocolate hazelnut spread and rice crisp cereal.
  • Mix until well combined and there are no visible pale streaks.
  • Pour over the crust and spread evenly.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Once the 20 minutes are up, without opening the oven door, reduce the heat to 200 degrees and bake for an additional 30 minutes.
  • Once finished baking, turn the oven off leaving the cheesecake inside for 10 minutes.
  • Remove and allow the cheesecake to come to room temperature.

Topping

  • Once the cheesecake has reached room temperature, start the topping.
  • Start by placing the chocolate chips and ½ cup of the heavy whipping cream in a microwave safe container.
  • Microwave for 30 seconds-1 minute and mix until smooth.
  • Add into a mixing bowl and add the chocolate hazelnut spread.
  • Whisk together until well combined.
  • Add in the rice crisp cereal and mix until fully incorporated.
  • Once finished, pour 3/4 of the mixture on top of the cheesecake.
  • Spread evenly and set aside.
  • With the remaining 1/4 of the chocolate mixture, add in the remaining 1 cup heavy whipping cream.
  • Using a hand mixer, beat the mixture until stiff peaks form.
  • Place the whipped topping into a piping bag with the tip of your choice and place 16 dollops onto the cheesecake.
  • Cover the cheesecake and place in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours.
  • Once chilled, take out and cut into 16 squares.
  • Serve with a Ferrero Rocher on top.

Notes

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Bar | Calories: 545kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 178mg | Potassium: 258mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 917IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg