Description
Indulgent Snickers Cheesecake blends rich chocolate, creamy filling, and crunchy caramel in a dessert that promises pure delight. Chocolate lovers will savor each decadent bite of this irresistible treat crafted with layers of classic candy bar flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 24 ounces (680 grams) cream cheese (softened)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 grams) sour cream
- 1 cup (200 grams) Snickers bars (chopped, plus extra for topping)
Crust Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups (180 grams) chocolate cookie crumbs (like Oreo)
- 0.5 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter (melted)
- 0.25 cup (50 grams) sugar
Sauce and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup (120 milliliters) caramel sauce
- 0.5 cup (120 milliliters) chocolate sauce
- Chopped Snickers bars (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 325°F (160°C) and coating a 9-inch springform pan with non-stick spray.
- Crush chocolate cookies into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter and sugar. Press the mixture firmly into the pan’s bottom, creating an even base. Bake for 10 minutes, then allow to cool completely.
- Cream the cream cheese until smooth and velvety. Gradually incorporate sugar and vanilla, mixing until fully integrated. Add eggs one at a time, ensuring each is thoroughly blended before adding the next.
- Fold in sour cream gently, then carefully mix in chopped Snickers pieces, distributing them evenly throughout the creamy mixture.
- Transfer the cheesecake batter into the cooled crust, spreading it smoothly and tapping the pan to release any air bubbles.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes, watching for a slightly jiggly center that indicates perfect doneness. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door closed for an additional hour.
- Remove from oven and let cool to room temperature, which helps prevent cracking.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours or preferably overnight to allow complete setting and flavor development.
- Before serving, drizzle generously with caramel and chocolate sauces. Garnish with additional chopped Snickers pieces for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth, lump-free cheesecake filling that blends perfectly.
- Wrap the springform pan in aluminum foil to prevent water seepage during the water bath baking method, which helps create a creamy texture.
- Chop Snickers bars into small, uniform pieces to distribute evenly throughout the cheesecake, ensuring each bite has a delightful candy crunch.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting chocolate cookie crumbs with gluten-free graham crackers or almond flour-based crust.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 469 kcal
- Sugar: 39 g
- Sodium: 194 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg