Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup Nutella (plus more for drizzling if desired)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal later.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and salt. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of your prepared baking pan. Bake in preheated oven for about 10 minutes, then remove and let cool slightly.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat together softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. Add eggs one at a time while continuing to mix on low speed until fully incorporated. Mix in vanilla extract and sour cream until combined.
  4. Pour half of the cheesecake batter over the cooled crust. Dollop half of the Nutella on top of this layer. Use a knife or toothpick to gently swirl it into the batter without fully mixing it. Repeat with remaining cheesecake batter and dollops of Nutella on top; swirl again as desired.
  5. Bake in preheated oven for 30–35 minutes, or until edges are set but center is still slightly jiggly.
  6. Allow cheesecake bars to cool at room temperature before transferring them to refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  7. Once chilled through, lift out using parchment paper overhang and slice into squares or rectangles as preferred!