The cheesecake reminds me a little something like an Easter Italian Cassata but with Nutella and then with a shot of Frangelico, if you're a lover of these flavors like me, this will be your new found love of desserts to make at Christmas time.
I make this every year and usually freeze them for gift giving. Take a stroll to see the recipe at the end on how to make this easy delicious Italian cheesecake with Nutella!
Christmas Ricotta Cake
This is a rich amazing cake with a combination of flavors that will be addicting and your new favorite.
Nutella, Frangelico, Ricotta, cookie cake an amazing dessert, here it is!
It's Very Rich
I usually don't give reviews on my own desserts, but this one is by far the best dessert, bar none, I have ever eaten.
If you like Italian Cassata or Cannoli and you love chocolate and Nutella, you can't afford to miss this one.
Seriously this is awesome cheesecake and I can't wait till you try this one!
The tastes are just over the top smooth, velvety and super delicious.
Perfect To Make Ahead of Time
I usually buy disposable tins and make small pans and freeze them.
These cheesecakes made with ricotta freeze great and perfect for gift giving.
Ricotta Nutella Chocolate Frangelico Cheesecake Pin for later
Frangelico
This is a hazelnut liqueur in this ricotta cheesecake that goes perfectly in combination with Nutella.
This is a decadent cake that will wow your guests and becomes perfect for a quick treat any time of the year.
The cake is light but rich enough you will only eat a small piece.
It is also very moist with swirls of Nutella hazelnut flavors.
Easy To Make
This ricotta Nutella cheesecake with Frangelico is so easy to make.
The crust is a delicious cookie style taste but has that perfect crunch with the filling.
Once you make this, you will be amazed how it all just bakes perfectly together with the top and bottom layers.
The filling is just the perfect flavored cheesecake for any party, holiday or gift giving.
Ricotta Nutella Chocolate Frangelico Cheesecake Pin for later
Try Some Of My Other Favorite Desserts
Amaretto Strawberry Cream Tart
Raspberry Coconut Cream Tart
Nutella Mousse Tart
Strawberry Banana Cream Trifle
Caramel Apple Trifle
Godiva Chunky Monkey Mousse
Creampuffs
Napolean
Nutella Pudding Shots
Nutella Dipped Frozen Bananas
Ambrosia
Italian cheesecake, Nutella, cheesecake, Ricotta cake, cake, Christmas, cassata, Frangelico, chocolate
cake, Italian cheesecake,
Italian, American
Yield: 8
Ricotta Nutella Chocolate Frangelico Cheesecake
prep time: 15 mins cook time: 1-hour total time: 1 hour and 15 mins
This is a creamy Italian ricotta cake made with a swirl of Nutella and flavors of hazelnut liqueur made around Christmas time.
ingredients:
Crust:
2-1/3 cups flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup cold butter cut up
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 egg
1 Tablespoon milk
1 Tablespoon Marsala wine
For the filling:
14 oz. Homemade fresh Ricotta or store-bought
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup mini chocolate chips
1 shot of Frangelico or other hazelnut liqueur
1/2 cup Nutella
instructions:
In a large bowl mix the ingredients for the crust, I microwave the butter for 20 seconds, then add it to the dry ingredients. Mix this quickly not to over mix the dough. I then use two pans that are fudge size tins to make two of these pans. Spread the dough around 1/2 thick on the bottom of greased pans and refrigerate for 30 minutes. You will use the remainder of this dough to crumble on top. Refrigerate that separately.
Mix the Ricotta and sugar with a fork.
Add the chocolate chips and mix again and then evenly spread it on top of the crust. Spread with teaspoons of Nutella over this mixture. Add 1/2 a shot of Frangelico over each of the tops of the two tin mixtures.
Take the remainder of the crust and crumble it with your hands letting the pieces fall over the filling. Press it down gently Bake in a preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes at 320°. Serve it at room temperature with a real whipped cream topping or just plain.
calories
285
285
fat (grams)
8
8
sat. fat (grams)
11
11
carbs (grams)
19
19
net carbs
14
14
protein (grams)
6
6
sugar (grams)
11
11
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mmmmh....ne vorrei avere un pezzo giusto ora con la mia tazza di tea:)
ReplyDeleteBuona giornata
Barbaraxx
Wow, what an impressive dessert! I so want to make this. Thanks for the review and recipe.
ReplyDeleteI believe you! Can't go wrong with Nutella.
ReplyDeleteScrumptious ! I think u r ready for christmas now :D
ReplyDeletefantastic recipe Claudia!! i love Nutella and frangelico. Have a nice we
ReplyDeleteThat screams decadent! What a wonderful combination of favorite flavors you've created.
ReplyDeleteThis may just be my new favorite way to eat nutella
ReplyDeleteU love Cassata! Now you add in more Nutella goodness and it just sings Christmas.
ReplyDeleteDecadent, guilty-pleasure - Love that cake!!
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Gera
Good lord Claudia!!! this looks amazing. I've got to go get some nutella
ReplyDeleteOMG.....this is a super recipe!
ReplyDeletea very impressive desert!
ReplyDeleteThis looks incredible. I'll have to get the ingredients to make this. I'm salivating just thinking about it.
ReplyDeleteThis looks incredible. I'm going to have to go out and get the ingredients to make it. I'm salivating just thinking about it.
ReplyDeleteLooks like another favorite for the hubby!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, Claudia!! This looks phenomenal!! I just discovered Nutella, I'm eager to give this a try!
ReplyDeleteI could eat Nutella by itself with Frangelico poured on top. Seriously this looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteTo think I came close to missing this post!
ReplyDeleteWow...the ingredients alone have me humming. So, a shot of Frangelico is enough...are you sure? LOL
Thanks for this dessert, defintely book marked ;o)
Ciao,
Claudia
Interesting recipe. If one can't use Nuetella (nut allergies) would something else work?
ReplyDeleteHello Claudia, we had this wonderful dessert for our Christmas dinner. This will be made again, it is really so easy, especially for the wonderful flavored results. Thanks again.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great dessert. Thanks for sharing. Everything is delicious with Nutella!
ReplyDeleteThis looks incredible. I love Frangelico but have only ever had it in hot chocolate. This recipe is great.
ReplyDeleteThis looks incredible. I love Frangelico but have only ever had it in hot chocolate. This recipe is great.
ReplyDeleteWhat size are the pans? 13x9x2, or something smaller?
ReplyDeleteThese here were two small disposable fudge pans which using one would be a brownie size pan. 13x9 would be too thin. After you mix the dough you can decide whether you like it thick or thin we like thick, so using smaller pans makes this like a cassata cake. Two 8 inch rounds works, or even two squares.
ReplyDeleteWow, what a cake!
ReplyDeleteWhat a delicious dessert! You know I love Frangelico!
ReplyDeleteI've got a bottle of frangelico in my liquor cabinet -- so I'm ready for this.
ReplyDeleteThis looks so good. I love anything made into a cheesecake. I have never had Frangelico so this is definitely something I would love to try.
ReplyDeleteOkay, so many things here. This sounds and looks just amazing. That combination of ingredients is blowing my mind! Such an impressive dessert.
ReplyDeleteDon't know anybody who doesn't like Nutella. Your easy treat is a surefire way to please all guest on a Xmas party.
ReplyDeleteThe look so delicious. You can't go wrong with nutella and cheesecake!
ReplyDeleteThis is the best day ever. They should just rename today “Plant your face in cheesecake” day. Never thought of using nutella in cheesecake, but your photos are so beautiful I need to try it!
ReplyDeleteI just drooled all over my keyboard...this looks just incredible. I am just in love with nutella, and this is an awesome way to use it!
ReplyDeleteYou had me at Ricotta & Nutella -- I want to try this rich and decadent cake right away. Adding this to my holiday baking list.
ReplyDeleteJust reading those ingredients is making me drool. We've always enjoyed Frangelico and if you add the ricotta plus the Nutella well you have the ideal dessert. Our entire family would dive into this beauty and wouldn't come up for air until it was gone. Wonderful dessert for the holidays.
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