Snickers Cheesecake

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Snickers Cheesecake is a vanilla cheesecake full of chopped Snickers bars, layered with chocolate & caramel sauce and nestled in an Oreo crust. It’s an amazing thick, creamy and gooey treat!

Snickers Cheesecake on a white plate

Snickers Cheesecake slice on a white plate

Snickers Cheesecake

I am completely in love with this cheesecake. It is all of my Snickers dreams come true. And it’s also the perfect way to celebrate National Cheesecake Day!

Did you know that National Cheesecake Day is actually a thing? Well it is! There’s actually a bajillion holidays dedicated to different foods. Clearly these are the kind of holidays we should get a day off for. How else will we overindulge in cheesecake?

Of course if overindulgence is your thing, you’re in the right place. I pretty much love anything that is over the top. And to celebrate today, a bunch of us bloggers are posting cheesecake, so if you want to check them out, scroll to the bottom of the post. There’s quite a few, which equals some serious indulgence.

Snickers Cheesecake on a white plate

So as of Monday, the hubs has started working with a personal trainer. They have decided to trade personal training for tennis lessons.

The hubs wants to really work on building his strength and this trainer is going to work not on making him bulky, but on making him lean and strong. Certainly there’s no body fat on him to lose.

In fact, back in the day (high school) I worked at a women’s gym for a short while with my mom. The hubs (who wasn’t the hubs yet, we were 17) came to visit and my mom thought it’d be fun to see what his body fat percentage was with the little contraption we had.

Snickers Cheesecake slice on a white plate
Overhead view of Snickers Cheesecake slice on a white plate

So she put in all the things it asked for like height, weight, etc and gave him the thingy to hold onto. It did it’s thing and then gave us his reading:

“ERR”

The guy has so little body fat, the machine thing thought it was an error. And he hasn’t changed a bit.

I guess I’m going to have to get motivated. He’s really going to make me look bad. I mean, he literally worked so hard the first day that he threw up. Twice.

I think the only kind of workout I’d do that might make me throw up is the one required to lift cake to my mouth. And even then, getting to the point of throwing up…no. Just…no.

Overhead view of a Snickers Cheesecake
Snickers Cheesecake with a couple slices removed

However, he has been making breakfast in the mornings to make sure he’s ready for his workouts. I’ve been getting in on that action and I’m kinda diggin’ it.

Just like I dug my fork right into this cheesecake.

You guys.

This cheesecake tops the ridiculousness scale for me. So stinkin’ good.

Snickers Cheesecake slice on a white plate

The way the chocolate and caramel sauce gets baked into it leaves a pretty spectacular gooeyness throughout most of the cheesecake. The texture of it with the creamy, thick cheesecake is pure heaven.

Add to that the crunch from the peanuts in the chopped Snickers and you might as well admit defeat. This cheesecake will win you over.

I brought a good bit of it home with me last weekend and I thought my brother was going to fight anyone that tried to take a few bites from him.

As we were packing up to leave, he was shoveling into his mouth like he couldn’t breathe without it. Once I told him I wasn’t taking it with me and he didn’t have to eat it all at once, he relaxed. But it’s that good.

Snickers Cheesecake slice on a white plate

I started with my same cheesecake base that I’ve used in my other recipes, so if you’ve made those, this one will be a breeze.

I’ve actually come to love making cheesecake. I’ve always loved eating it, but making it seemed scary. Once I played around with it while making my Banana Pudding Cheesecake, I got hooked. Once you get past the fear of it and using a water bath, it really is so simple to make. And so easy to change up and make fun variations.

So get ready. There’ll be more coming your way. But in the meantime, make this one. You won’t regret it.

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Recipe

Snickers Cheesecake

  • Author: Lindsay
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 12-14 Slices
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Snickers Cheesecake is a vanilla cheesecake full of chopped Snickers bars, layered with chocolate & caramel sauce and nestled in an Oreo crust. It’s an amazing thick, creamy and gooey treat!


Ingredients

CRUST

  • 2 cups Oreo crumbs
  • 4 tbsp butter, melted

CHEESECAKE FILLING 

  • 24 ounces packages of cream cheese, room temperature (three 8 ounce packages)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 4 eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3035 mini snickers bars, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chocolate sauce
  • 1/4 cup caramel sauce

TOPPING


Instructions

CRUST

1. Heat oven to 325 degrees.
2. In a small bowl, combine crust ingredients and mix well.
3. Press mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper in the bottom.
4. Bake crust for 10 minutes then remove.
5. Cover the outsides of the pan with aluminum foil so that water from the water bath cannot get in, and set aside.

CHEESECAKE FILLING

1. Reduce oven to 300 degrees.
2. In a large bowl, blend the cream cheese, sugar and flour with an electric mixer until combined (Use low speed to keep less air from getting into the batter, which can cause cracks). Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
3. Add eggs one at a time, beating slowly and scraping the sides of the bowl after each addition.
4. Add the sour cream and vanilla extract. Beat on low speed until well combined.
5. Gently stir in the chopped Snickers.
6. Add about half of the filling to the springform pan.
7. Pour the chocolate and caramel sauce on top of the filling. Then, use an offset spatula to swirl the sauces into the filling.
7. Pour the remaining cheesecake filling into the pan and again use the offset spatula to swirl around the chocolate and caramel sauces.
8. Drop the cheesecake on the counter a few times to release air bubbles that can cause cracks.
9. Place springform pan inside another pan. Fill outside pan with enough warm water to go about halfway up the sides of the springform pan. The water should not go above the top edge of the aluminum foil on the springform pan.
10. Bake for 1 hour and 35-40 minutes.
11. Turn off heat and leave cheesecake in oven with door closed for 20 minutes.
12. Crack oven door and leave the cheesecake in the oven for another 20 minutes or until set. This cooling process helps the cheesecake cool slowly to prevent cracks.
13. Remove cheesecake from oven and chill.
14. Remove springform pan sides from cheesecake and top with additional chocolate and caramel sauce, chopped mini Snickers and whipped cream.

Notes

I used an entire 19.50 oz bag of mini Snickers. After adding about 35 chopped mini Snickers to the cheesecake, I used the remainder for the top of the cheesecake. You could get by with less Snickers if you don’t add as much to the top.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Slice
  • Calories: 1014
  • Sugar: 55.4 g
  • Sodium: 726 mg
  • Fat: 74.4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 73.7 g
  • Protein: 16.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 241.7 mg

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154 Comments
  1. Sally

    What is the best way to slice this cheesecake? It seems to me that with the chunks of Snickers candy inside and on top, the slices would not cut cleanly for a professional looking presentation.

    1. Lindsay

      Yes, you can see in my photos that the slices aren’t as clean as some of my other cheesecakes. I would just use a very sharp knife. I’m not sure that there’s much more you can do.

  2. Elizabeth

    I made this today for Mother’s Day for desert. It didn’t really say in your descriptions or in the recipe instructions but how long are you supposed to let the cheesecake chill after you take it out of the oven. This cheesecake looks like it came out really good though.

  3. Cindy

    Hi Lindsay! This was such a hit that I’ve been asked to make 6 for an upcoming seniors church dinner that my parents attend! This is the 2nd cheesecake I’ve made from your recipes so thank you! Since I have minimal cheesecake experience so I’m wondering if I can bake 3 cheesecakes at a time? I’m now on the hunt for people who can lend me springform pans 🤣
    Thanks again!!!






    1. Lindsay

      I’m so glad it was a hit! I wouldn’t really recommend baking three at a time. They probably won’t fit very well in the oven and may end up baking unevenly. Plus, with that many in the oven, the bake time may be quite a bit longer.

  4. Nicole

    Hi! I tried to scroll through the comments to see if the question was already asked, so I apologize if it was. What do you suggest I do if I want to convert this to mini cheesecakes? Would I just reduce the cooking time? I’ve made this cheesecake several times and it’s great EVERY SINGLE TIME! I have bakery-sized cupcake liners, so slightly taller than a standard cupcake liner.

  5. GabbieM

    Made this for Halloween this year and oh my goodness, it was amazing! Definitely my favorite cheesecake recipe I’ve made so far! It came out perfect






  6. Robin Santobuono

    What is the idea behind the water bath? What do you do if you aren’t able to do the water bath? I’m planning on making this today for Christmas dinner tomorrow…
    Merry Christmas

    1. Lindsay

      The water bath keeps more moisture in the oven while the cheesecake bakes and it helps it not crack, keeps it from over browning and helps it not fall in the center after it cools. Some people will just put a separate pan of water below the cheesecake in the oven and say that works just fine too.

  7. Lisa

    Oh my! This looks so delicious and I’m so tempted to make it for my husbands birthday! We are only a family of 4, would this still come out as good if I cut the recipe in half and made a smaller cheesecake? Also, how would you recommend storing it after? 

    1. Lindsay

      Yes, it should be fine as a smaller cheesecake. I would store it covered in the fridge. It should be fine for about 4-5 days.

  8. Mary

    I put it in the water bath but unfortunately water leaked in through the tin foil at the bottom and it’s rising to the top. I haven’t baked it yet. Is there any way I can save the cheesecake? 

  9. Mehmet

    I am not a cheese cake fan normally. Not my type of taste somehow but tried with this one, result was amazing. Thanks for the recipe.

  10. Liz

    If I am using already made crust do I still have to put it in water when I put the filling inside. Basically do all the rules still apply.

  11. Kate Conway

    This Snickers Cheesecake was the first cheesecake I ever made. Being it was my first I really didn’t know how it would turn out. I followed Lindsay’s directions and low & behold – it came out perfect! It took me a long time to prep but it was so worth it. I made it for Thanksgiving and my family loved every single bite. Give it a try – you won’t be sorry! Thanks Lindsay!!






  12. Fjona

    Hi Lindsay! I’ll accuse you of turning me into a Snicker-bar addict. I never understood or liked Snicker bars but then I made this recipe for my boy (huge Snickers and pineapple pie spice fan) and he’s gone crazy. I tried a little (of my own partial creation, you may say, right?) and I got where he was coming from. The cake was delicious, dear, and it’s one of the best I have made so far. I am not a bakery specialist but this just gave me more spirit to try harder. Great one!

  13. Chantalle

    Hi lindsay. I’m from the netherlands and I discoverd your website. Everything looks amazing and so yummy. You have a great blog. I want to make this snickers cheesecake, but I don’t have a pan large enough for my springform. I read in the comments that the bake time is 60 minutes? Do I need the aluminium foil without the waterbath? And the chill time do you mean in the fridge? Thank you for sharing these wonderfull recipes. Chantalle

    1. Lindsay

      If you aren’t doing a waterbath, you won’t need to wrap it in foil. And yes, chill time is in the fridge. I hope you enjoy it!

  14. April

    I am able to see pictures and read your story, but I am unable to view or click any type of recipe for this snickers cheesecake. Please help I’d like to make this cake this afternoon!

    1. Lindsay

      Hi April, I redesigned my site yesterday and it seems to have caused some issues with recipes displaying on mobile. We are currently working on it. If you can view it on a computer, you should be able to see it. Sorry for the inconvenience!

      1. April

        Lindsay, I opened it on my computer and was able to view the recipe! Thanks for getting back to me so quickly.. the crust is in the oven as we speak! Hope it turns out as delicious as yours looks! 🙂

  15. Diana

    I’m making this now and need help!!! I can’t find a pan that fits a 9 inch spring pan for the water bath!!! What do I do?!?! My crust is already made in the spring pan! Please help!!

    1. lifeloveandsugar@gmail.com

      If you don’t have a pan that’s big enough for a water bath, you don’t have to use one. Using them helps you get a nice, evenly baked cheesecake. Without it, you probably notice the center of the cheesecake fall when it cools. It shouldn’t effect it too much, except for cosmetically. You will want to reduce the bake time though. I’d check it after an hour and then go from there. You might need a little more time, but not as much as with a water bath. I hope that helps!

  16. Next Level Fitness

    Talk about chocolate and caramel overload. This is a awesome recipe and I just can’t wait to try it. As I was scrolling down, reading and looking at the pictures, I just can’t stop myself from drooling. Keep me updated! Thank you!

  17. lisa

    I’ve made something similar for years…my recipe is slightly different, in that I put peanut butter in the cheesecake part of the pie…I used to have to make it every Wednesday for church dessert night!

  18. Jocelyn@BruCrew Life

    I can’t get over how divine your cheesecake looks!! Seriously, want to make and ship me one?! Hehe!

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  20. Trish - Mom On Timeout

    Best.Cheesecake. EVER. Holy crap Lindsay! My sweet tooth started aching as soon as I saw this masterpiece 🙂 LOVE it! Pinned!

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  22. holly waterfall

    Lindsay, you are seriously amazing. I look at these photos and can’t believe they’re REAL life. They’re absolutely perfect, and I just want to dig in with a fork right now!
    Oh, and I can completely relate to the spouse with 0% body fat. My wife eats pretty much whatever she wants with no consequence. SO lucky!

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  25. Ala

    That drizzle–Lindsay, you’re a genius! I love this so much: I used to gobble Snickers ice cream bars by the pack, so I can only imagine how amazing this cheesecake must taste. Great to be celebrating (albeit belatedly) with you!

  26. Julie @ This Gal Cooks

    OMG. This cheesecake is INSANE, Lindsay! It looks so good and I wish I had a slice right now!

  27. Tara

    I have died and gone to Snickers heaven!! This is my favorite chocolate bar ever and your cheesecake blows me away, GORGEOUS!!!

  28. Shaina

    OH MY GOD this looks SO amazing. Like, I probably gained 20 pounds just looking at the pictures amazing. Like omg give me a slice and then I’m totally going to sneak in 3 more when no one in looking amazing.

  29. Lindsey @ American Heritage Cooking

    Just stop it! This cake really does top the scale of ridiculousness! Holy amazing!!!! I would drive hours for this cake (hint, hint). Good for you Hubs getting up to work out! You can train with me anytime! I won’t make you throw up but I love pushing my body to the limits just for fun and so I can eat sweet…duh 🙂

    1. lifeloveandsugar@gmail.com

      Thanks Lindsey! You are welcome any time! The best benefit of working out is that it allows me to eat my sweets. 🙂

  30. Nancy @ gottagetbaked

    Lindsay!!!! This is the most incredible, creamy, sticky, chewy, caramelly, chocolatey, dreamiest cheesecake I’ve never seen. Screw going to the gym (I’ll leave that to your hubs). The only workout I need is grabbing this cheesecake, running into a corner, and lifting spoonfuls into my mouth.

  31. Jess @ On Sugar Mountain

    Cheesecake factory ain’t got nothin’ on this cheesecake! Sorry but not sorry for all the grammar mistakes. I can’t use fancy words in the presence of such an amazing cheesecake! 😀

  32. Robin @ Simply Southern Baking

    Oh my goodness girl! This looks totally amazing!! I want to jump right through my computer screen to grab a piece! 🙂

  33. Chelsea @chelseasmessyapron

    This is such a gorgeous cheesecake! I love these random food holidays – another excuse to eat more dessert 🙂 Pinned!

  34. Angela {Mind Over Batter}

    Holy Snickers!! Snickers are my favorite candy bar. I really can’t resist them. I can’t. Now I want to bake this cheesecake. And eat it all by myself. Until I throw up.

  35. Cate @ Chez CateyLou

    Oh my gosh, I am also in love with this cheesecake! This looks so decadent and so delicious! Pinning! Happy Cheesecake Day!

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  37. Julia

    Hah! I laughed out loud at my desk when I read the part about eating cheesecake until you throw up. That’s my kind of exercise! Maybe you should start training for it, so you don’t throw up..Like you have to start out eating a slice of cheesecake a day, and slowly add more, you know? That sounds like a good idea to me 😉

    1. lifeloveandsugar@gmail.com

      Haha, I like the training idea! I think I do that by default with all the recipes I test and taste. Building that sugar tolerance! 🙂

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    This Snickers cheesecake is just over the top! I can’t stop drooling:) your photography is to die for too! Just pinned…

  41. Aimee @ ShugarySweets

    You never fail to leave me drooling. And your snicker’s desserts are always top notch. This cheesecake is no exception! PINNED.

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    Eating cheesecake all day long every.single.day. is by far my favorite workout! Yours looks our of this world amazing Lindsay! What a amazing dessert to celebrate cheesecake day!
    Thanks for joining us!

  46. Melanie @ Carmel Moments

    You make one mean looking cheesecake girl! Fighting for right over at Cheesecake Factory, huh? 🙂
    Looks amazing! Pinning.

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  48. Mir

    I never get over how gorgeous your cakes are! If I were your brother, I’d also fight tooth and nail for every bite.
    By the way, hate men who can eat everything and have no body fat. But that’s life, I guess!

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  56. jill

    could be me but just about every cheesecake I clicked on says page not found?? I didnt try everyone though….just a heads up in case there is something wrong. Love your recipes! Glad I stumbled onto your site! I made the s’mores chzcake over the weekend…pretty dang yummy!

    1. lifeloveandsugar@gmail.com

      I’m sorry you had trouble with the links Jill. I think it was probably because some people hadn’t published their posts yet. If you try them now, they should work. I’m so glad you enjoy the recipes! I’m glad the smores one was a hit! Thanks!! 🙂

  57. Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness

    I’d would ALMOST like to eat enough of this cake to make me throw up. But only almost, because that’s crazy!
    How did you know that my fav dessert is cheesecake and my hubs’ fav is Snickers? Hello even happier marriage! Pinned!

    1. lifeloveandsugar@gmail.com

      I hear you – it is a bit extreme and I hate throwing up! I can probably count the number of times I’ve done it on one hand. I hope you have a great trip this week!

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