Italian Chocolate-Hazelnut Cheesecake Pie

By Tom421

Ingredients

• TOPPING:
• 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 chocolate crumb crust (9 inches)
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Whole or chopped hazelnuts, toasted

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 55mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in mascarpone cheese, sour cream, lime juice and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour into crust. Place on a baking sheet.

Bake 30-35 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool 1 hour on a wire rack.

Meanwhile, for topping, place chocolate chips in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chips; stir with a whisk until smooth. Stir in vanilla. Cool to room temperature or until mixture thickens to a spreading consistency, stirring occasionally.

Spread chocolate mixture over pie; refrigerate overnight. Just before serving, top with hazelnuts.