Marilyns Treats

Snickers Cheesecake aka Caramel Sea Salt Peanut

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What is better than a Snickers bar to satisfy a sweet craving? Why Snickers Cheesecake of course

Snickers Cheesecake. Creamy cheesecake sitting in a graham cracker crust. Topped with ribbons of caramel and peanuts. Snickers happens to be my most favorite candy bar. Well, that isn’t quite true… I have a lot of favorites. But give me a choice and I will choose a snicker bar every time. One of the special desserts I love to make are cheesecakes. So, it is no surprise that as I go through my recipe box I find myself time and again pulling out the cheesecake recipes. Hope you enjoy this as much as I do. Get you fill of snickers with Peanut Butter Snickers Cheesecake, Whopper Malted Cheesecake or Snicker Snack Mix.

My Tip Friday, 6 Tips To A Perfect Cheesecake Experience will guide you to that perfect cheesecake outcome!

What is better than a Snickers bar to satisfy a sweet craving? Why Snickers Cheesecake of course

Snickers Cheesecake

This cheesecake combines the famous snickers candy bar with a delicious creamy and light cream cheese.
5 from 25 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheesecake, fall
Method: Bake
Skill Level: Advanced
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Adjust Servings: 12
Calories: 270kcal
Author: Marilyn

Ingredients

For the Crust:

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 stick unsalted butter melted
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

For the Cheesecake:

  • 4 pkgs cream cheese (8 ounces) Room temperature
  • 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

For the Topping:

  • 20 Mini Snickers cut in fourths
  • 1/3 cup roasted peanuts chopped
  • 1/4 cup caramel syrup

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Tightly wrap a 9 inch springform pan in heavy duty foil. This step prevents leaks when using a water bath. I also take the extra step by placing the foil wrapped spring form pan inside an oven bag while baking.
  • Mix together the crust ingredients and press into the bottom of your pan and about 1 inch up the sides. Bake for 7 minutes and cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Begin to boil a large pot of water for the water bath.
  • In the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with your paddle attachment, combine the sugar and cream cheese and cream together until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next. Make sure to scrape down the bowl in between each egg. Add heavy cream and vanilla and mix until smooth.
  • Pour batter into prepared crust. Place pan into a larger pan and pour boiling water into the larger pan until halfway up the side of the cheesecake pan.
  • Bake 45 to 55 minutes, the edges will appear to be set, but the center will still have some jiggle to it. At this point, close the oven door, turn the heat off, and let rest in the cooling oven for one hour. After one hour has passed, carefully remove the cheesecake from the water bath and place on a cooling rack to cool completely. Once the cake is completely cooled, place it into the refrigerator for at least 5 hours.
  • Top with Snickers bars, peanuts and caramel.

Video

Notes

NOTES:
A tightly covered cheesecake can be stored in the refrigerator for up to five days. The cheesecake can be stored for approximately 2 months in the freezer. I recommend you freeze this variation without the topping (Snickers, peanuts, caramel). To defrost, allow cake to defrost in the refrigerator overnight.
 
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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g (8%) | Protein: 4g (8%) | Fat: 18g (28%) | Saturated Fat: 11g (55%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 65mg (22%) | Sodium: 220mg (9%) | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 4g (16%) | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 0% | Vitamin C: 0% | Calcium: 0% | Iron: 0%
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  3. Karren Haller

    August 9, 2018 at 2:54 PM

    I LOVE cheesecake and who wouldnt love adding their favorite candy bar!!! Yum!!
    Thank you for sharing on Friday Features on Oh my Heartsie Girl last week!! This week I am featuring and have pinned your post to share!!
    Be sure to stop by and share again and dont forget to share the party!!!

    Have a wonderful week!
    Karren

    Reply

    • Marilyn

      August 9, 2018 at 2:57 PM

      Thank you so much Karren. The kind words and feature mean so much to me. Especially this week. The whirlwind of summer died down and it is just too quiet for me! I can;t wait to visit again. You always have such great ideas and tips. Enjoy your day.

      Reply

  4. Carol

    August 9, 2018 at 1:42 PM

    Oh my! Another wonderful treat. My husband’s favorite candy bar is Snickers so this is definitely on my list to make for him and it’s included in my features when my party opens up tonight!

    Reply

    • Marilyn

      August 9, 2018 at 2:19 PM

      Thank you so much Carol for the kind words as well as the feature. When you serve the snickers cheesecake be sure to come back and let me know!

      Reply

  5. Angelina

    August 8, 2018 at 8:14 PM

    OH this sounds delicious! YUM! Snickers is my favorite too because it has a little bit of everything – nuts, chocolate, nougat, caramel! Featuring you tomorrow! Angelina @ Petite Haus

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    • Marilyn

      August 8, 2018 at 9:03 PM

      I am happy to hear you like snickers too! This cheesecake is special to our family since I made it for my sons wedding. Thanks for the feature!! Have a great week.

      Reply

  7. Miz Helen

    August 7, 2018 at 4:41 PM

    Your truly are the Cheesecake Queen Marilyn, this looks delicious! Hope you are having a wonderful week and thanks so much for posting with Full Plate Thursday!
    Miz Helen

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    • Marilyn

      August 3, 2018 at 8:53 AM

      I hope you get someone to make it as a surprise. My family really liked it. And they don’t sample cheesecakes as much as I do. Enjoy it and Happy Birthday early.

      Reply

  14. Amy

    July 31, 2018 at 6:06 PM

    We love snickers, as a matter of fact it is my husband’s favorite candy bar. We do like cheesecake too, so this should be a win win. Thank you for the recipe.

    Reply

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