Snickers Cheesecake

Ingredients

Crust:

• 2 cups Oreo cookie crumbs
• 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Cheesecake Filling:

• 24 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped Snickers bars

Topping:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
• ½ cup caramel sauce
• ½ cup chopped peanuts
• Extra Snickers pieces for garnish

Instructions

1. Prepare the crust:
   • Mix Oreo crumbs with melted butter.
   • Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
   • Chill while preparing filling.
2. Make the filling:
   • Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
   • Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
   • Stir in sour cream and vanilla.
   • Fold in chopped Snickers pieces.
3. Bake:
   • Pour filling over crust.
   • Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 55–65 minutes, until center is set but slightly jiggly.
   • Cool completely, then refrigerate at least 4 hours (overnight is best).
4. Prepare topping:
   • Heat cream until just boiling, pour over chopped chocolate, and whisk until smooth (ganache).
   • Spread ganache over chilled cheesecake.
   • Drizzle caramel sauce, sprinkle peanuts, and decorate with extra Snickers pieces.

🍴 Serving Tip

Slice with a hot knife (dip in warm water, wipe clean) for neat edges. Best served chilled with a drizzle of extra caramel.

Emily Carter

Food & Wellness Writer

Emily Carter is a food and wellness writer dedicated to sharing practical recipes, nutrition insights, and everyday healthy-living tips. Her goal is to make healthy choices simple, approachable, and enjoyable.