Nutella Swirl Cheesecake Bars

Rich Nutella swirl, buttery graham cracker crust, and creamy cheesecake combine to make these Nutella Swirl Cheesecake Bars a delicious treat. They're ideal for sating your chocolate hankerings and adding flair to any celebration.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup Nutella
• 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 325F 160C and line a 9x9-inch 23x23 cm baking pan with parchment paper

In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and melted butter

Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to create the crust

In another mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup granulated sugar together until smooth and creamy

Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture, and continue to beat until well combined

Pour the cream cheese mixture over the graham cracker crust in the pan, spreading it out evenly

In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the Nutella for about 20 seconds until it's easier to work with

Drop spoonfuls of Nutella onto the cream cheese mixture in the pan

Use a knife to swirl the Nutella into the cream cheese mixture, creating a marbled effect

Sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the top of the cheesecake bars

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly

Remove from the oven and let the cheesecake bars cool in the pan for about 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set

Once chilled and set, lift the cheesecake bars out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang

Cut into squares and serve

Enjoy your delicious Nutella Swirl Cheesecake Bars!