This Gluten-Free Snickers Caramel Cheesecake is a heavenly dessert that combines the crunch of an Oreo crust, the creaminess of a brown sugar cheesecake, and the rich flavor of salted caramel sauce. Topped with additional Snickers, chocolate sauce, and salted peanuts, this cheesecake is not only a treat for the taste buds but also a visually stunning masterpiece. Perfect for special occasions or as an indulgent treat, this cheesecake will satisfy all your sweet cravings!
Ingredients:
For the Oreo Cheesecake Crust:
- 11 Gluten-Free Oreos, regular stuffed
- 30 grams unsalted butter, melted
- 5 Mini/Fun size Snickers Bars, chopped (80 grams)
For the Brown Sugar Cheesecake:
- 225 grams full-fat cream cheese, room temperature
- 50 grams light brown sugar
- 40 grams sour cream, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 egg yolk, room temperature
For the Salted Caramel Sauce:
- 200 grams granulated white sugar
- 50 grams warm water
- 150 grams heavy cream
- 60 grams unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 generous tsp (4 grams) kosher salt
For Decoration:
- Additional Snickers, chopped
- Salted Peanuts, Chocolate Sauce, Chocolate Chips (optional)
Instructions:
- Oreo Crust: Preheat oven to 325°F. Line an 8.5 x 4.5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper. Process Oreos until fine, add melted butter, and pulse until combined. Spread in pan, bake for 12 minutes, and cool. Reduce oven temperature to 300°F.
- Brown Sugar Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese and brown sugar until fluffy. Add sour cream, vanilla, eggs, and egg yolk, mixing just until combined. Fold together with a spatula.
- Assemble Cheesecake: Sprinkle prebaked crust with chopped Snickers, add cheesecake batter. Bake at 300°F for 24-26 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly. Cool in oven for 30-45 minutes, then cool completely at room temperature before refrigerating.
- Salted Caramel Sauce: Simmer sugar and water until copper-colored. Carefully add cream, then butter, whisking vigorously. Return to low heat, add vanilla and salt, and cool completely.
- Decorate Cheesecake: Once cooled, top with caramel sauce, additional chopped Snickers, and optional chocolate sauce and salted peanuts.
- Serve: Allow cheesecake to set in the fridge, then slice and serve.
Notes:
- Ensure all components, especially the caramel sauce and cheesecake, are cool before assembling.
- Store any leftover caramel sauce in the fridge for up to 7 days.
Indulge in this Gluten-Free Snickers Caramel Cheesecake, a perfect blend of textures and flavors, and enjoy a slice of dessert heaven!