Decadent Hazelnut Chocolate Cheesecake with Buttermilk Biscuit Crust and Fudge Brownie Topping

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Ingredients

• Buttermilk Biscuit Crust:
• 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 1/4 cup buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• Hazelnut Chocolate Cheesecake Filling:
• 24 oz Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs
• 3/4 cup hazelnut spread
• Fudge Brownie Topping:
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. Buttermilk Biscuit Crust:
• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
• In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and salt until combined.
• Cut the butter into the flour mixture with a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• Stir in the buttermilk until the mixture comes together as a dough.
• Press the dough into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and about 1 inch up the sides.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
• Remove from the oven and let cool.
2. Hazelnut Chocolate Cheesecake Filling:
• In a large bowl, beat the Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese until creamy and smooth.
• Add the sugar and sour cream and beat until smooth.
• Mix in the vanilla extract and hazelnut spread until well combined.
• Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
• Pour the mixture over the cooled crust.
3. Fudge Brownie Topping:
• In a medium bowl, whisk the melted butter, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt together until combined.
• Add the egg and vanilla extract and whisk until well combined.
• Stir in the flour until just combined.
• Pour the brownie mixture over the cheesecake filling and spread it evenly.
4. Bake the cheesecake for 45-50 minutes or until the center is set. Allow it to cool completely before serving.