Description
A rich and creamy cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust, filled with chopped Snickers-style chocolate caramel candy bars and topped with caramel, chocolate sauce, and peanuts.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups chopped Snickers-style chocolate caramel candy bars
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1/4 cup chocolate sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes and allow it to cool.
- In a large bowl beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add the sugar and mix until fully combined.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Add the eggs one at a time mixing on low speed after each addition.
- Stir in the sour cream and heavy cream until the batter is smooth.
- Gently fold in the chopped candy bars.
- Pour the batter over the crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes until the center is slightly set but still slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside with the door slightly open for 1 hour.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving drizzle caramel sauce and chocolate sauce on top and sprinkle with chopped peanuts.
Notes
- Allow cream cheese and eggs to reach room temperature for a smoother batter.
- A water bath can help prevent cracks but is optional.
- Let the cheesecake cool gradually to maintain a smooth top.
- Use a hot knife wiped clean between slices for neat cuts.
- The cheesecake tastes even better after chilling overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking / Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
