Snickers Cheesecake

1. Prepare the Crust:

• Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
• In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, melted butter, and salt. Stir until the mixture is well combined.
• Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even crust. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely.

2. Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:

• Beat the cream cheese and sugar together in a large bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
• Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
• Stir in the sour cream and heavy cream until smooth and combined.
• Gently fold in the chopped Snickers bars.
• Pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled crust and smooth the top.
• Bake the cheesecake at 325°F (163°C) for 55-65 minutes or until the center is almost set but slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake in for another hour with the door slightly open. Then, allow the cheesecake to cool to room temperature before transferring to the refrigerator. Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.

3. Make the Caramel Sauce:

• In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream, brown sugar, butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
• Let it simmer for 5-7 minutes until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

4. Make the Chocolate Ganache (optional):

• Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Let it sit for a few minutes, then stir until smooth.

5. Assemble the Snickers Cheesecake:

• Once the cheesecake is fully chilled, drizzle the caramel sauce over the top. Then, drizzle the chocolate ganache (if using) on top of the caramel.
• Garnish with additional chopped Snickers bars for extra flavor and texture.
• Slice and enjoy!

This Snickers Cheesecake is a heavenly combination of creamy, rich cheesecake, crunchy peanuts, gooey caramel, and smooth chocolate. It’s perfect for anyone who loves Snickers bars and decadent desserts! 🍫