Easy Snickers Cheesecake Recipe
This Easy Snickers Cheesecake Recipe combines a creamy, smooth cheesecake base with chunks of Snickers bars for a deliciously indulgent dessert. Featuring a buttery graham cracker crust and a rich filling loaded with caramel, peanuts, and chocolate from the Snickers, this cheesecake is perfect for parties or any special occasion.
- Author: Bella
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Crust
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 0.25 cups unsalted butter, melted (slightly cooled)
Filling
- 24 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 10 oz Snickers bars (chopped into small pieces)
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) to prepare for baking the cheesecake.
- Prepare Crust: In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust layer.
- Make Cheesecake Batter: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Add Eggs: Incorporate the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to maintain a smooth texture.
- Mix in Sour Cream and Vanilla: Stir in the sour cream and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Fold in Snickers: Gently fold the chopped Snickers bars into the cheesecake batter to evenly distribute the candy pieces.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour the cheesecake batter over the prepared crust, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes or until the center is just set but slightly jiggly.
- Cool and Chill: Remove the cheesecake from the oven and place it on a wire rack to cool. Once cooled to room temperature, refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow it to fully set.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is softened to room temperature for a smoother batter.
- Do not overbake; the center should still have a slight jiggle to avoid cracking.
- Chop Snickers bars into small pieces to distribute evenly without sinking to the bottom.
- Use a springform pan for easy removal of the cheesecake.
- Allow sufficient chilling time; it enhances the texture and flavor of the cheesecake.
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