How To Turn Your Favorite Sweet Into 6 Irresistible Desserts

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

Nutella

🥗Healthier: chocolate hazelnut spread

💰Cheaper: homemade chocolate hazelnut spread

Homemade versions can be more economical.

gelatin

🥗Healthier: agar-agar

Agar-agar is a plant-based alternative to gelatin.

chocolate cookies

🥗Healthier: oatmeal cookies

💰Cheaper: digestive biscuits

Digestive biscuits are often less expensive and still provide a good base.

Prepare a springform pan by greasing it lightly.

Crush chocolate cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor.

Mix cookie crumbs with melted butter until combined.

Press the cookie mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.

Refrigerate the crust while preparing the filling.

Beat cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy.

Add Nutella and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture, and mix until well incorporated.

In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.

Gently fold the whipped cream into the Nutella mixture until combined.

Dissolve gelatin in warm water and let it cool slightly before adding to the filling.

Pour the filling over the chilled crust and smooth the top with a spatula.

Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or until set.

Once set, top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and chopped hazelnuts before serving.

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