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    Nutella Cheesecake Blondies

    31/08/2018 by thebakingexplorer 22 Comments

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    Nutella Cheesecake Blondies

    This recipe for Nutella Cheesecake Blondies is a combination of the blondie mix from my Jammie Dodger Blondies and the cheesecake mix from my Baileys Cheesecake Chocolate Brownies - except with Nutella in the cheesecake instead of Baileys! I've been thinking about it for ages and I was so excited to make it as I love blondies, I love cheesecake and I love Nutella! So all three delicious elements are combined into one totally yummy treat. They are absolutely scrumptious, perfectly gooey and moist, and rather addictive too!

    Nutella Cheesecake Blondies

    Ingredient Tips & Equipment Information

    • You can use either butter or a baking spread for the blondies.
    • Avoid using cooking or baking chocolate for the blondies, and also I don't recommend using Milky Bar or any white chocolate with low milk solids.
    • If you don't have golden caster sugar, you can use regular caster sugar.
    • For the best flavour, make sure to use a good quality vanilla extract and not an essence.
    • I use Philadelphia cream cheese for the cheesecake swirl, it is the thickest cream cheese you can get in the UK where I am based. Cheaper cream cheeses and other brands can make the mixture runny.
    • Although I provide cup measurements, I highly recommend weighing your ingredients out using digital kitchen scales*. It is the most accurate way to measure ingredients and will ensure the best results. Digital scales are very low cost and can be purchased for around £12 ($16.50) .
    • For teaspoon (tsp) and tablespoon (tbsp) measurements, please use measuring spoons* and not the type of spoons you eat with. Again this will ensure accuracy and provide the best results.

    For the full recipe with measurements, head to the recipe card at the end of this post.

    How to make Nutella Cheesecake Blondies

    To make the Nutella cheesecake filling mix together the full fat cream cheese, caster sugar, egg and Nutella. For the blondie batter, melt the butter and golden caster sugar together in a pan on a low heat.

    Once the butter is melted, take the pan off the heat and add the white chocolate. Leave it to stand for a couple of minutes, then stir. Add the eggs, whisking as you pour them in, to make sure the mixture doesn't cook the eggs. Then stir in the vanilla.

    Next add the flour, and pour the blondie mixture into a lined traybake tin. Then add the cheesecake mixture on top in spoonfuls, use a butter knife to swirl the mixture around. Bake it for 30-35 minutes. Leave it to cool completely before cutting into squares.

    For the full recipe with measurements, head to the recipe card at the end of this post.

    Nutella Cheesecake Blondies

    What is a blondie?

    Blondies are essentially the white chocolate version of brownies. They are fudgey traybake treats with white chocolate melted into the mixture for extra gooeyness. I've also added vanilla extract for extra yummy flavour.

    How do you know when the blondies are baked?

    I bake them in my oven on 160C Fan for 30 minutes until they are golden brown all over like in the photos. Using a skewer inserted in the centre doesn’t give a clear indication that they are done because blondies are meant to be gooey and almost a little under cooked. It is better to use a cocktail stick, it should have several moist crumbs on it but not be wet. Blondies are the white chocolate version of brownies and they are not like cake. They will also set more as they cool down, wait until they are fully cool to remove them from the tin. These blondies also benefit from being put in the fridge to chill before being sliced up.

    What white chocolate should you use?

    I have made this recipe using both supermarket own brand white chocolate and Callebaut callets. If you use a better quality chocolate, it will improve the flavour. But of course supermarket own brands are great for keeping costs down. I would advise avoiding cooking or baking chocolate, and also I don’t recommend using Milky Bar.

    Do you need an electric mixer to make the blondies?

    No, in fact I recommend making the blondies by hand with a whisk and spatula. It's so easy to do and you can mix it all together in one pan. I do usually use an electric whisk to make the cheesecake mix, but it can also be done very easily by hand too.

    Nutella Cheesecake Blondies

    Can these blondies be made gluten or dairy free?

    Making these blondies gluten free is easy! All you need to do is replace the plain flour with a gluten free plain flour blend. You may also like to add ¼ tsp xanthan gum for better texture. Unfortunately this recipe is not suitable for being made dairy free. Please do check the labels for everything you use to make this recipe if you are serving it to someone with an allergy or intolerance.

    How long do the blondies last for and how should they be stored?

    They will last for 3 days and they should be stored in the fridge because of the cheesecake swirl.

    Can the blondies be frozen?

    Yes, wrap them well in cling film or store in an airtight container, and freeze for up to 3 months.

    More tips for making the Nutella Cheesecake Blondies:

    • If you like, you can mix 100g white chocolate chips into the blondie batter for extra nuggets of tasty white chocolate when enjoying these blondies!
    • I love to heat a slice up in the microwave for 30 seconds and top it with ice cream before tucking in - it's a super indulgent dessert option!
    Nutella Cheesecake Blondies

    Troubleshooting

    If you have any questions about this recipe, or if something went wrong and you need help, please use the comment form below and I will get back to you. You can also get in touch with me on my Twitter, Instagram or Facebook. I'd love to hear from you!

    Recommended equipment & ingredients*

    • Traybake tin
    • Mixing bowls
    • Electric hand mixer
    • Cooling rack
    • Kitchen scales
    • Nutella spread

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    Nutella Cheesecake Blondies

    Nutella Cheesecake Blondies

    Yummy white chocolate blondies with a Nutella cheesecake swirl
    5 from 6 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Blondies
    Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour hour
    Servings: 12
    Author: thebakingexplorer

    Ingredients

    For the Nutella cheesecake

    • 300 g Full fat cream cheese
    • 100 g Nutella
    • 1 Egg large
    • 65 g Caster sugar

    For the blondie batter

    • 200 g Butter unsalted
    • 300 g Golden caster sugar or regular caster sugar
    • 150 g White chocolate broken into pieces
    • 3 Eggs large
    • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
    • 225 g Plain flour
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    • Pre-heat your oven to 160C Fan/350F/Gas Mark 4 and grease and line a 12" x 9" traybake tin
    • To make the cheesecake filling mix together the full fat cream cheese, caster sugar, egg and Nutella with a hand whisk or electric hand whisk until smooth. Set aside
    • Melt the butter with the golden caster sugar in a pan on a low heat
    • Once the butter has melted, take the pan off the heat and add the white chocolate. Leave it for a couple of minutes to melt, then stir together. Leave the mixture to cool for 5 minutes
    • Break the eggs into a bowl and add them to the mixture, keep whisking as you pour them in to make sure the mixture doesn't cook the eggs. Then stir in the vanilla extract
    • Add the flour and whisk it in
    • Pour the blondie mixture into the traybake tin, then add the cheesecake mixture on top in spoonfuls all over
    • Using a butter knife, swirl the mixture around to create the swirl
    • Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until they are golden brown all over. Using a skewer inserted in the centre doesn’t give a clear indication that they are done because blondies are meant to be gooey and almost a little under cooked. It is better to use a cocktail stick, it should have several moist crumbs on it but not be wet. Blondies are the white chocolate version of brownies and they are not like cake. They will also set more as they cool down
    • Leave it to cool completely before cutting into squares
    • Store in the fridge and eat them within 3 days
    Made this recipe?Share on Instagram with me @TheBakingExplorer or tag #thebakingexplorer!

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    Notes

    If you would like to use a 8" or 9" square tin instead, reduce the recipe by one third. So you will need:
    • 135g Butter
    • 200g Golden caster sugar
    • 100g White chocolate
    • 2 Eggs
    • ¾ tsp Vanilla
    • 150g Plain flour
    They will also need less time to bake, depending on your oven, I'd suggest 20-25 minutes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 525kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 235mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 835IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 2mg

    If you like this, check out more of my Blondie recipes!

    NB. This post is NOT sponsored by Nutella – I just love their product!

    I'm linking this recipe up with Cook Blog Share hosted by Easy Peasy Foodie.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Monika Dabrowski

      August 31, 2018 at 5:07 pm

      5 stars
      You always make such tempting desserts, and this one is no exception. I actually never buy nutella as I know for a fact I'd try to eat it all behind my children's back! Which would make me a bad parent and a really bad healthy food blogger!

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        September 12, 2018 at 4:20 pm

        Haha yes it's not very healthy, although I think there are healthier versions of it available!

        Reply
    2. Antonia (Zoale)

      September 01, 2018 at 2:26 am

      Wow, what an awesome dessert! I love the combo of cheesecake, nutella, and blondies! Thank you for bringing your decadent and delicious treat to the party, Kat! Happy Fiesta Friday!

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        September 12, 2018 at 4:21 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
        • Rachel

          April 07, 2022 at 9:22 am

          Hi, I'm making some treats for Easter and my sister wants just nutella (she's not a fan of cheesecake), could I just switch the topping for melted nutella? If so how much do you recommend?
          P.s. love your blog, so far I've made your biscoff and jammy dodgers blondies x

          Reply
          • thebakingexplorer

            April 07, 2022 at 9:54 pm

            Hi Rachel, I'm so happy you've been enjoying my recipes!! I've not tried this recipe with just nutella, but my Nutella Kinder Brownies have nutella swirled into the top and that worked great so I can't forsee any issues. For the brownies I used 125g Nutella. Do let me know how it turns out!

            Reply
    3. Alicia

      September 02, 2018 at 9:23 pm

      Saved instantly!!!!! Can't wait to try it out, although can't see them lasting long!!!

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        September 12, 2018 at 4:21 pm

        Yay! I hope you enjoy them!

        Reply
    4. frugal hausfrau

      September 03, 2018 at 9:15 pm

      Oh my gosh, Kat, another winner! These look so incredibly scrumptious and the flavors - so perfect!!

      Mollie

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        September 12, 2018 at 4:21 pm

        Thank you so much!

        Reply
    5. Lisa @ Flour Me With Love

      September 05, 2018 at 11:15 am

      These look scrumptious! My family loves nutella and I know these wouldn't last long either. They will definitely be on my baking list! Thanks so much for sharing 🙂

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        September 12, 2018 at 4:21 pm

        Thanks Lisa, I hope your family likes my blondies!

        Reply
    6. Jodie Fitz

      September 11, 2018 at 10:31 pm

      5 stars
      Always have loved Blondies and Nutella separately, bet they would be delicious together! Thanks for joining us at last week's Reader Tip Tuesday! This week's party is up and live all week long. We hope to see you there...

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        September 12, 2018 at 4:21 pm

        They are perfect partners!

        Reply
    7. Julie

      September 21, 2018 at 12:23 pm

      5 stars
      Hi

      I added full fat cheeses Nutella and egg plus sugar but My mixture was sooo runny is there something I’m doing wrong

      The blondie was perfect and amamzing so I just put nuttla instead of making above as the mixture didn’t look right...

      🙂

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        September 24, 2018 at 10:08 am

        It could be the brand of cream cheese? I use Philadelphia which always creates a thicker mixture than cheaper brands. I'm glad you enjoyed them anyway!

        Reply
    8. Gayle Azopardi

      April 25, 2019 at 9:24 pm

      I cooked mine for nearly an hour but they still look slightly uncooked in the middle ?
      Any suggestions?

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        April 26, 2019 at 11:18 am

        Check your oven temperature using an oven thermometer, make sure you've followed the recipe exactly, and also as they are blondies they won't be fully cooked as you want them to be fudgey and moist. Once they're cool they'll set a bit more. I hope that helps!

        Reply
    9. Leanne Moppett

      October 08, 2020 at 7:53 pm

      5 stars
      This was very tasty. Thank you. Your recipes are so easy to follow and so accurate with timings. These where a success in our house.
      Would highly recommend.

      Reply
    10. Natasha

      November 27, 2020 at 6:59 pm

      You should put the recipe advice at the top, for the white choc blondies, about the square tin! My goodness they came out wrong and a waste of my time 😩 might try these again some other time with the right ingredients amounts! So frustrating!

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        November 27, 2020 at 9:21 pm

        Hi Natasha, I'm not sure what you mean, did you use the wrong sized tin? I'm sorry that you feel frustrated, I understand it does feel this way when things go wrong in the kitchen. It happens to all of us. I hope you'll give the recipe another try with the right sized tin 🙂

        Reply
    11. Laura Lewis

      February 11, 2021 at 11:51 am

      5 stars
      My son and I loved making these! So simple yet so tasty! Have invested in the traybake pan so we can get the perfect bake and try more of your traybake recipes! Thank you x

      Reply

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