Layered Hazelnut Cheesecake
- 1 12 cups crushed vanilla wafers
- 14 cup butter, melted
- 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 34 cups sugar
- 4 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 ounces finely copped hazelnuts, toasted
- 13 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
- 23 cup vanilla chips or 23 cup white chocolate chips
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon light corn syrup
- 12 teaspoon instant coffee granules
- 14 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted
- In a bowl, combine the wafer crumbs and butter; press onto the bottom of a greased 9 inch 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.
- Divide batter into thirds.
- Into one portion, stir in hazelnuts.
- Pour over crust.
- Refrigerate for 20 minutes or until set.
- Into second portion, gradually tir in melted chocolate.
- Spoon over bottom layer.
- Refrigerate for 45 minutes or until set.
- Spoon remaining batter over top.
- Place pan on a baking sheet.
- Bake at 350 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.
- For topping, combine vanilla chips, water, corn syrup and coffe 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.
vanilla wafers, butter, cream cheese, sugar, eggs, vanilla, hazelnuts, semisweet chocolate chips, vanilla chips, water, light corn syrup, coffee granules, hazelnuts
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/layered-hazelnut-cheesecake-99280 (may not work)