Crush the Biscuits: I started by placing the digestive biscuits in a food processor to crush them into fine crumbs. If you don’t have a food processor, you can put the biscuits in a plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin.

Mix with Butter: Next, I mixed the biscuit crumbs with the melted butter until they were well combined. The mixture should resemble wet sand.

Form the Base: I pressed the mixture firmly into the base of the springform cake tin, using the back of a spoon to ensure it was evenly spread and compact. Then, I placed the tin in the refrigerator to sit while I prepared the filling.

Beat the Cream Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, I beat the cream cheese until it is smooth and creamy. This step is crucial to avoid lumps in your cheesecake.

Add Sugar and Nutella: I added the sifted icing sugar and continued to beat the mixture until it was well combined. Then, I incorporated the Nutella and vanilla extract, blending until the mixture was smooth and uniformly colored.

Whip the Cream: I whipped the double cream in a separate bowl until it formed stiff peaks. This took a bit of patience, but achieving the right consistency is important to ensure the filling sets properly.

Combine: Gently, I folded the whipped cream into the Nutella mixture using a spatula. This step should be done carefully to maintain the airiness of the whipped cream, which gives the cheesecake its light texture.

Pour the Filling: I poured the Nutella filling over the chilled biscuit base, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Chill: I covered the cheesecake with cling film and placed it in the refrigerator to set for at least 4 hours, although overnight is preferable for the best results.

Melt Nutella: Once the cheesecake was set, I melted the additional Nutella for the topping. You can do this in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 10-second intervals and stirring until smooth.

Decorate: I drizzled the melted Nutella over the top of the cheesecake. For an added crunch, I sprinkled some chopped hazelnuts on top. This step adds a lovely texture contrast and enhances the presentation.