Hazelnut Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe

Indulge in this rich and creamy Hazelnut Chocolate Cheesecake, carefully crafted to be diabetic-friendly! Inspired by Diabetes Australia's ultimate diabetes cookbook, this recipe uses a delicious blend of hazelnuts and cocoa for a decadent treat that won't compromise your health. Perfect for a special occasion or a satisfying dessert any day of the week. This recipe features a crunchy hazelnut biscuit base and a smooth, creamy chocolate filling. Improved from the original recipe with adjusted biscuit quantities for optimal texture.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 195 mins
Calories 508.7 kcal
Protein 26g
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Ingredients for Hazelnut Chocolate Cheesecake

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How to Make Hazelnut Chocolate Cheesecake

  1. Lightly grease a 22cm springform tin.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine 15 digestive biscuits (finely crushed) and 3 tablespoons of water. Mix until evenly moistened.
  3. Press the biscuit crumbs firmly into the bottom of the prepared springform tin, creating an even base.
  4. In a large bowl, beat 250g of cream cheese and 125ml of sour cream until completely smooth and creamy.
  5. Gradually add 2 tablespoons of sugar substitute (e.g., erythritol or stevia), 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon powdered gelatin (bloom according to package directions), 50g raisins, and 50g of hazelnuts (finely chopped) to the cream cheese mixture. Beat until fully combined and smooth.
  6. Gently pour the cheesecake mixture over the prepared biscuit base.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the cheesecake to set completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

30 g

Sugar

27g

Fat

61g

Carbs

16g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Hazelnut Chocolate Cheesecake?

Hazelnut Chocolate Cheesecake takes about 225 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 195 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Hazelnut Chocolate Cheesecake?

Hazelnut Chocolate Cheesecake has approximately 508.7 calories per serving, with about 26 g protein, 16 g carbohydrates and 45 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Hazelnut Chocolate Cheesecake?

The key ingredients for Hazelnut Chocolate Cheesecake are Biscuits, Water, Light Cream Cheese, Light Sour Cream, Caster Sugar, Cocoa Powder. See the full list with measurements above.

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