Hazelnut Choolate Chip Cheesecake

prep time:
30 min
total time:
11 hr
Makes 12 servings
TeresaTeresa

This was my recipes, but now it’s one of Beth’s specialties.

ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. vanilla wafer crumbs
  • 3/4 c. finely chopped hazelnuts
  • 1/3 c. semisweet chocolate morsels
  • 1/4. c. butter, melted
  • 2 T. sugar
  • 3 (8oz) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 T. Frangelico
  • 1. c. mini chocolate chips
  • 1/4 c.chocolate chips, melted

directions

  • 1

    Combine first five ingredients in a bowl. Stir well. Firmly press on the bottom and up the sides of a buttered 9" springform pan. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Set aside.

  • 2

    Beat cream cheese until light and fluffy. Gradually add sugar, beating well. Add eggs, one at a time. Stir in liqueur and 1 c. chocolate chips. Pour batter into prepared crust. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes. Reduce heat and bake at 250° for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Let cool to room temperature. Chill at least 8 hours.

  • 3

    Spread melted chocolate over the top of the cheesecake. Optional-sprinkle with chopped hazelnuts. Chill another hour. Carefully remove from pan.

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