Description
Chocolate Caramel Candy Bar Cheesecake is a rich and creamy dessert featuring a chocolate cookie crust, velvety cheesecake filling studded with chopped candy bars, and topped with gooey caramel, chocolate drizzle, and more candy bar pieces.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups chopped chocolate caramel candy bars (e.g., Snickers, Milky Way)
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce, plus more for topping
- 1/3 cup chocolate syrup or melted chocolate, for drizzling
- Extra chopped candy bars, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a bowl, mix chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter until well combined. Press into the bottom of the pan to form a crust.
- Bake crust for 8–10 minutes. Remove and let cool.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and sour cream.
- Fold in chopped candy bars and caramel sauce.
- Pour the filling over the crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes or until center is set and edges are lightly browned.
- Turn off oven, crack the door open, and let cheesecake cool in oven for 1 hour.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until fully chilled.
- Before serving, drizzle with chocolate syrup and more caramel sauce. Garnish with additional chopped candy bars.
Notes
- Use a water bath to prevent cracking if desired.
- Snickers, Milky Way, or similar candy bars work great in this recipe.
- Let cheesecake come to room temperature for 10–15 minutes before slicing.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 120mg