Easy Snickers Cheesecake Recipe
This Easy Snickers Cheesecake recipe combines a classic creamy cheesecake with the delicious crunch and flavor of Snickers bars, all nestled on a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for chocolate and peanut lovers seeking a decadent dessert that’s simple to prepare and impressively delicious.
- Author: zara
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 70 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
- Preparation: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). This ensures the oven is ready at the right temperature when the cheesecake batter is prepared.
- Make the crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted unsalted butter in a bowl. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated. Press this mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to create the crust base.
- Prepare the filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Add eggs: Incorporate the eggs one at a time into the cream cheese mixture, beating well after each addition to create a smooth batter.
- Mix remaining ingredients: Blend in the sour cream and vanilla extract until the mixture is fully combined and creamy.
- Add Snickers pieces: Gently fold the chopped Snickers bars into the cheesecake batter, distributing them evenly without overmixing.
- Assemble the cheesecake: Pour the cheesecake batter over the prepared graham cracker crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake: Place the springform pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50 minutes, or until the center is almost set but slightly jiggly.
- Cool: Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack to room temperature.
- Refrigerate: Cover the cheesecake and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to fully set and enhance flavors before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature to avoid lumps in the batter.
- Don’t overbake; the center should be slightly jiggly to ensure a creamy texture.
- Use a 9-inch springform pan for easy removal of the cheesecake.
- Chop the Snickers bars finely so they distribute evenly throughout the cheesecake.
- Allow the cheesecake to chill thoroughly in the fridge; this enhances the texture and flavor.
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