This decadent cheesecake is inspired by the classic flavors of a Snickers bar. It features a unique crust made from a blend of Oreo and chocolate chip cookies, filled with a creamy cheesecake batter mixed with a homemade peanut mixture. Topped with a smooth milk chocolate ganache, it’s a luxurious treat that combines the beloved tastes of chocolate, peanuts, and creamy cheesecake.
Why You’ll Love This
- Rich and Decadent: Perfect for chocolate and peanut lovers.
- Creamy Cheesecake Texture: The combination of cream cheese and mascarpone ensures a smooth and rich filling.
- Crunchy Nutty Layer: Adds a delightful texture contrast to the creamy cheesecake.
- Versatile and Customizable: Easily adaptable with store-bought caramel or different types of chocolate.
Ingredients:
- Crust:
- 154g Oreo cookies, crushed
- 175g chocolate chip cookies, crushed
- 85g butter, melted
- Peanut Mixture:
- 50ml water
- 125g granulated sugar
- 150ml cream (unwhipped)
- 50g butter
- 125g peanuts, chopped
- Cheesecake Batter:
- 200g cream cheese
- 250g mascarpone
- 16g stabilizer for whipping cream (klopfix)
- 30g granulated sugar
- 8g vanilla sugar (or vanilla extract)
- 400ml cream (unwhipped)
- Topping:
- 75ml cream (unwhipped)
- 100g milk chocolate
Instructions:
- Prepare Crust: Mix crushed cookies with melted butter and press into a 22 cm diameter pan with a removable bottom.
- Make Peanut Mixture: Cook water and sugar to form caramel, then add cream and butter. Stir in peanuts.
- Cheesecake Batter: Whip cream cheese, mascarpone, sugars, stabilizer, and cream until smooth.
- Assemble: Layer peanut mixture over the crust, then top with cheesecake batter.
- Bake and Chill: Bake until set, then cool and refrigerate overnight.
- Chocolate Topping: Melt chocolate in cream and spread over chilled cheesecake.
- Serve: Enjoy this Snickers-Inspired Cheesecake, a perfect blend of crunchy, creamy, and chocolatey goodness!
Indulge in this luxurious cheesecake, where every bite offers a taste reminiscent of a beloved Snickers bar, transformed into a gourmet dessert.
