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Snickers Cheesecake Bars

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Snickers Cheesecake Bars transform your favorite candy bar into an elegant, sliceable dessert that delivers pure indulgence with every bite. Imagine a buttery chocolate crust supporting a cloud-like vanilla cheesecake, all crowned with a glossy layer of milk chocolate, crunchy peanuts, and ribbons of caramel.

Ingredients

  • Chocolate Crust:200 g chocolate biscuits or chocolate graham crackers
  • finely crushed70 g unsalted butter
  • meltedCheesecake Layer:450 g full-fat cream cheese
  • softened at room temperature100 g granulated sugar1 tsp pure vanilla extract2 large eggs80 ml heavy cream (or sour cream)Snickers Topping:150 g milk chocolate
  • melted 100 g roasted salted peanuts 4–5 tbsp smooth caramel sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F). Line an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) square baking pan with parchment paper
  2. leaving overhang on the sides for easy removal.Make the Crust: In a medium bowl
  3. combine the crushed chocolate biscuit crumbs with melted butter until evenly moistened. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes
  4. then set aside to cool slightly.Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a large mixing bowl
  5. beat the softened cream cheese
  6. sugar
  7. and vanilla extract until completely smooth and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time
  8. mixing gently on low speed just until incorporated. Stir in the heavy cream until smooth (avoid over-beating).Bake: Pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled crust and smooth the top evenly with a spatula. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the edges are set and the center has a slight wobble.Chill: Allow the cheesecake to cool to room temperature
  9. then transfer it to the refrigerator to chill for at least 4 hours (or overnight) until completely firm.Add the Snickers Topping: Pour the melted milk chocolate over the chilled cheesecake layer and spread it evenly. Immediately scatter the roasted peanuts across the chocolate
  10. then drizzle generously with caramel sauce. Slice and Serve: Return to the fridge for 15–20 minutes to set the chocolate layer slightly. Lift the cheesecake out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang and slice into clean squares using a warm
  11. sharp knife.

Notes

  • Ensure cream cheese is fully softened to room temperature before beating to prevent lumps.
  • Mix batter on low speed once eggs are added to avoid incorporating excess air, which causes cracks.
  • Use a warm, sharp knife dipped in hot water between cuts for pristine, professional-looking squares.
  • Allow crust to cool slightly before adding cheesecake layer to prevent a soggy bottom.
  • Scatter peanuts immediately after pouring chocolate so they adhere properly before the coating sets.
  • Four hours is the absolute minimum chilling time; cutting too early results in messy slices.
  • Ensure cheesecake is fully chilled before adding chocolate topping to prevent melting and muddy layers.

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