Nutella Cheesecake with Macadamias

A quick and easy to make no bake cheesecake. Nutella, cheesecake and macadamias.......... yum! 

Rich and delicious, but not dense and heavy, ideal for a special treat.

Base:

200g (7 oz) chocolate biscuits, crushed (about 20 biscuits, or 1½ cups crushed biscuits)

2 tablespoons butter, melted or a little more

Filling:

500g (1 lb 2 oz) cream cheese

½ cup sugar

150g (5 fl oz) thickened cream, lightly whipped

4 tablespoons Nutella

I cup macadamia nuts, finely chopped

1.       Grease and line a 20cm (8 inch) springform cake tin.

2.       Stir the butter into the crushed chocolate biscuits to combine. Press into the base of the tin, using the bottom of a flat bottomed glass to push the crumbs firmly in place. Refrigerate.

3.       Beat the cream cheese on low for a few minutes or until softened and smooth. Add the sugar and cream gradually until well combined and smooth. Add half of the nuts and stir through. Stir in the Nutella.

4.   Spoon into tin and smooth the top. Sprinkle over the remaining nuts and refrigerate, until serving.

Variation: Also sprinkle grated chocolate over the top of the cheesecake.