Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent Snickers Cheesecake, featuring a chocolate cookie crust, creamy cheesecake filling swirled with caramel and hot fudge sauces, and generous chunks of Snickers bars. This dessert perfectly balances creamy, sweet, and chocolatey flavors, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Crust
- 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce, plus more for topping
- 1/2 cup hot fudge sauce, warmed, plus more for topping
- 1 1/2 cups chopped Snickers bars, divided
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Preheat the oven to 325°F. In a bowl, mix the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter until the crumbs are evenly moistened. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 8 minutes, then remove and allow to cool while you prepare the filling.
- Make the filling: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the sour cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt and mix until combined. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed just until blended to avoid overmixing.
- Add Snickers and layer batter: Gently fold in 1 cup of the chopped Snickers bars into the batter. Pour half of the batter over the cooled crust. Drizzle 1/4 cup caramel sauce and 1/4 cup hot fudge sauce over the batter, then lightly swirl together with a knife.
- Add remaining batter and bake: Pour the remaining batter on top and smooth the surface with a spatula. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes or until the edges are set and the center has a slight wobble when gently shaken.
- Cool the cheesecake: Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let the cheesecake cool inside the oven for 1 hour. Then remove and cool completely at room temperature before refrigerating.
- Chill and serve: Chill the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight. Before serving, drizzle with additional caramel and hot fudge sauces and sprinkle the remaining chopped Snickers bars on top for garnish.
Notes
- For clean slices, warm your knife under hot water and wipe it between cuts.
- You can substitute chocolate graham crackers for the crust if preferred.
- Ensure the eggs are mixed gently to avoid cracks in the cheesecake.
- Using full-fat cream cheese and sour cream yields the best creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
