White chocolate Snickers cheesecake is an ultra-creamy, exceptionally decadent dessert that is sure to be a hit with any cheesecake lover!
Brace yourselves. I have a crazy fact to share with you: the last time I posted a cheesecake recipe was in May when I posted these strawberry cheesecake cupcakes.
MAY! I know. What have I been doing with my time? I strongly believe that any moment not spent eating cheesecake is a moment wasted.
And on that note I’ll introduce you to the most decadent, the most delicious, the creamiest, the hands-down dreamiest cheesecake I’ve ever made. This white chocolate SNICKERS cheesecake.
I’ll just give you a sec to let that sink in. White chocolate. Snickers. Cheesecake.
Prepare your taste buds because they’ll never be the same after this.
Why you’ll love this Snickers cheesecake:
- It’s made with simple ingredients, most of which you probably already have on hand
- It’s a great make-ahead dessert because it has to chill overnight anyway
- The cheesecake spends awhile in the oven but only requires about 20 minutes of active time
Snickers cheesecake crust
First thing’s first—before you make your crust, you need to wrap your springform pan in aluminum foil. The reason for this is that the cheesecake bakes in a water bath (both for consistency and to help prevent cracking).
The thing about springform pans is that they leak. That’s pretty much a guarantee.
To prevent water from seeping in and ruining your dessert, wrap the outside of the pan in three or four layers of foil. After that, you get to move on to the fun part: the baking part. One step closer to the eating part 🙂
The crust is a simple graham cracker crust. Just mix together graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter, then press the mixture into the bottom and 1 inch up the side of your prepared 9-inch springform pan.
Sprinkle half of your chopped Snickers over the crust and move on to the filling.
Note: the Snickers need to be frozen solid before being added to the cheesecake or else they totally melt when your cheesecake is in the oven. Chop your Snickers coarsely, then pop them in the freezer for 30 to 45 minutes and they’ll be ready.
How to melt white chocolate
Remember when I made these (insanely good) flourless brownies and told you we’d talk about melting white chocolate? I’m a girl (lady?) of my word and today I’ll tell you how I melt mine.
Finely chop the white chocolate, then pop it into a microwave-safe bowl. (In this case you’ll microwave it with some heavy cream.) Turn your microwave to 50% power, then heat the mixture in 15-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
When you’re done, it will look like this:
This method takes a little longer than just putting it the microwave and letting it go until it melts, but white chocolate burns REALLY easily. Using lower power and short bursts of heat prevents scorching.
How to make your Snickers cheesecake filling
And now for the best part! The swoon-worthy filling.
First you’ll beat the cream cheese for 5 minutes, until it’s really light and fluffy. I mean really. See that first pic? Add the sugar and beat again, then add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
Beat in the white chocolate mixture and keep mixing until it’s fully incorporated. Pour the batter into the pan, then set the pan in a roasting pan (or any large baking pan with a rim) and fill the pan with a half-inch of water.
Your white chocolate Snickers cheesecake will bake for about 1 hour and 50 minutes; it’s done when the edges are set but the center still jiggles and the top is golden brown. Sometimes our instinct is to bake a cheesecake until it doesn’t jiggle at all, but that results in an overdone cheesecake and you don’t want that!
Baker’s tip: I’m a spiller in the kitchen so I always take my cheesecakes out of the water bath when they’re done and I leave the water bath in the oven until it’s completely cooled. That way I don’t drop the heavy water-filled pan and/or spill the hot water on myself. Please be careful! Water baths are heavy.
A few notes:
- The cheesecake needs to chill overnight, so be sure to plan ahead.
- This recipe calls for a 9-inch springform pan but you can substitute a 10-inch springform pan. If you do, reduce the cooking time to 90 minutes.
- I topped my cheesecake with caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, whipped cream, and chopped Snickers. I used store-bought sauces but feel free to make your own. Chopped salted peanuts would be another fun garnish to use.
Whew. I feel like that’s a lot of information. I hope your eyes aren’t glazed over at this point! But if they are, I think we all know what the cure is: white chocolate Snickers cheesecake. It’s the cure for what ails you!
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- 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 14 fun size* Snickers bars FROZEN and coarsely chopped
- 6 ounces white chocolate finely chopped
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 4 8-ounce packages full fat cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- Chocolate sauce for drizzling
- Caramel sauce for drizzling
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Wrap a 9-inch springform pan with three layers of aluminum foil. Spray the pan with cooking spray and set pan aside.
- Combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and butter in a mixing bowl and stir until the crumbs are evenly moistened. Press the mixture into the bottom and 1 inch up the sides of the prepared pan.
- Spread half of the Snickers bars on top of the crust and set pan aside.
- Combine the white chocolate and heavy cream in a small microwave-safe bowl and heat in 15-second intervals with microwave set to 50% power. Stir after each interval until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Place the cream cheese in a large mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 5 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Add the sugar and beat well.
- Add the eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition, then beat in the vanilla and salt.
- Slowly beat in the white chocolate-cream mixture until fully combined. Pour over the Snickers bars in the prepared crust and smooth the top.
- Pour a half-inch of water into a roasting pan (or any large rimmed baking pan) and carefully place the pan in the oven. Set the cheesecake in the middle of the pan. Bake 1 hour and 50 minutes to 2 hours, until just the center of the cheesecake jiggles when you tap the pan.
- Remove cheesecake from the oven and cool to room temperature.** Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- When ready to serve, beat the heavy cream and powdered sugar together until they hold stiff peaks. Drizzle caramel sauce and chocolate sauce over the cheesecake and dollop heavy cream around the edges. Top with the remaining candy bars and serve.
*Or 9 regular size Snickers
**I like to leave the water bath in the oven until it’s completely cooled so if I accidentally spill the water it’s no longer hot.
- Don’t forget your Snickers needs be frozen before you add them to the cake. Chop them coarsely, then pop them in the freezer for 30 to 45 minutes and they’ll be ready.
- The cheesecake needs to chill overnight, so be sure to plan ahead.
- This recipes calls for a 9-inch springform but you can substitute a 10-inch springform pan. If you do, reduce the cooking time to 90 minutes.
- I topped my cheesecake with caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, whipped cream, and chopped Snickers. I used store-bought sauces but feel fret make your own. Chopped salted peanuts would be another fun garnish to use.
Cheesecake adapted from Stop and Smell the Rosemary
David @ Spiced says
I’m fairly certain you just created my definition of the perfect dessert! I’ve always held a special place in my heart for Snickers as they were a childhood favorite. And then adding those to cheesecake? Yes, please! Great tip about freezing the Snickers first. Also, I have totally spilled hot water from the hot water bath down my leg before. It’s not fun. I think I yelled some dirty words. 🙂
Kelsie says
Thank you, David! It’s hard to go wrong with Snickers and cheesecake!
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
My husband would totally love this combination Kelsie! He loves cheesecake just as much as he love Snickers! Delicious work!
Kelsie says
Thank you, Mary Ann!
Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats says
Oh my goodness Kelsie!! This cheesecake is EPIC!!!! Totally worth waiting overnight to eat 🙂 and appreciate all the baking tips too. Have a great week!!
Kelsie says
Thank you, Kelly!
Milena says
I am very taken by this recipe – I love cheesecake too and when I get to making it will be using Twix (my favorite:). Between the three of us at home the cake might make it through the weekend..Maybe not since I know I’ll be having it for breakfast too..Pinned!
Kelsie says
Oooohhh Twix would be amazing! Let me know how it goes! Thanks, Milena!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food says
Snickers AND white chocolate….AND cheesecake! Whoa! Talk about a trifecta of deliciousness, Kelsie!! Love coffee with my cheesecake and could definitely go for a huge slice right now! Happy Monday, my friend 🙂
Kelsie says
Awww thank you, Dawn. Have a great weekend!
Carlee says
So this is what my life has been missing! It looks absolutely heavenly!
Kelsie says
Thank you, Carly!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
You are more than making up for the recent lack of cheesecake with this one, Kelsie! This cheesecake is basically a combination of me and my husbands favorite things – me = white chocolate and him = snickers. Essentially, this is PERFECTION!!!! Cheers, doll!
Kelsie says
Thanks, Chey!
Laura says
Kelsie, my tummy is rumbling and my mouth is watering! This indeed is the perfect cheesecake. You know how I feel about white chocolate,, and I can’t think of anything better to add to it than snickers. Oh, man. So so good!
Kelsie says
Thank you, Laura!
Mimi says
oh my god this looks good. I might have to bake…
Kelsie says
Haha! It’s worth it!
Ben|Havocinthekitchen says
What??! Three months without cheesecake recipes? Even I was able to bake it twice (I haven’t shared the second one yet) during this time, and I don’t bake as often as you do. Shame on you, Kelsie! But you’ve 100% redeemed yourself by bringing this decadent and luxurious cheesecake which is worthy every single calories (thousands of calories). Amazing job and hoping to see more cheesecakes soon.
Kelsie says
I know! Haha! Thank you, Ben!
Patrick@looneyforfood.com says
Wow! Just dump that filling in a bowl for me! Great tips
Kelsie says
Haha! Thanks, Patrick!
Kim Lange says
How decadent, rich and gorgeous that is! I can just imagine how it tastes Kelsie!! I wouldn’t be able to stay out of it! Pinning!!!
Kelsie says
Thank you, Kim!
2pots2cook says
Why on Earth didn’t I think of that ? Beautiful ! Just beautiful !
Kelsie says
Thank you!
Daisy @ DaisyLinden.com says
Cheese and Snickers, my ultimate craving and love! thanks for the recipe!
Kelsie says
Thank you!
John / Kitchen Riffs says
Love springform pans but you’re right: They DO leak. So the foil is a good tip. A better tip? Make this cheesecake. NOW! This looks fabulous — thanks.
Kelsie says
Thank you, John!
Leanne | Crumb Top Baking says
Wow Kelsie! This looks delicious and decadent! We don’t eat a lot of cheesecake in our house, but every now and then , one just catches my eye. This one would be a total hit! My husband loves snickers, so I’m sure he would enjoy this one!
Kelsie says
Thanks, Leanne!
Miriam says
Snickers are one of my favourite naughty treats – combined with white chocolate in a cheesecake WOW! Truly decadent and it looks delicious!
Miriam x
Kelsie says
Thank you, Miriam!
Dana says
OH my goodness!! Most perfect dessert ever? I’m pretty sure this has gotta be the most delicious cheesecake ever. What a combo, sounds amazing Kelsie!! I love all 3…snickers, white chocolate AND cheesecake…total win!!! I just can’t believe you haven’t posted a cheesecake recipe since Spring…that’s crazy!! You are always coming up with amazing cheesecakes so I figured you had a new one every week to share with us haha!
Wonderful creation, my friend. I simply cannot wait to make this. Now I just have to make sure I don’t eat all the Snickers bars before freezing them, that’ll be the hardest part of this recipe!! HA HA Have a great Friday and weekend, girlie!
****edit: please delete my last comment, this is the same one but I accidentally hit 4 stars instead of 5. Definitely a mistake LOL This is 10 stars…. EASILY!! 😀 xo
Kelsie says
Thank you so much, Dana! I’m definitely going to post more cheesecakes in the fall :). Have a great weekend, my dear!
Marissa says
You have mastered cheesecake texture even if you haven’t posted one since May! 😉 Snickers and white chocolate are a pretty moutwatering combination if you ask me…I’d love to reach through my screen and swipe a bite (or three!).
Have a lovely weekend, my friend!
Kelsie says
Thank you, Marissa!
grace says
GLORIOUS! snickers OR white chocolate cheesecake would have been good enough, but you’ve gone above and beyond.
grace + white chocolate = true love always.
Kelsie says
Thank you!
Ashika | Gardening Foodie says
Oh wow Kelsie, this cheesecake looks so decadent and delicious. And the crust with the snickers bar in it sounds just so yum 🙂
Kelsie says
Thank you, Ashika!
annie@ciaochowbambina says
Snickers is my hubby’s favorite candy bar, so you can imagine he would go crazy for this! And so will I! 🙂
Kelsie says
Thank you, Annie!
Ron says
Wow, “exceptionally decadent” might just be an understatement. As a non-dessert maker, I find your site such fun to read. Might even inspire me to dive in and make a dessert.
Kelsie says
Thank you so much, Ron!
Shashi at SavorySpin says
Kelsie – I wish there was a ten start rting I could give this cheesecake! Wow! Glorious is one word that comes to mind! Haha and I LOVE that you went ahead and said “that any moment not spent eating cheesecake is a moment wasted.” So so true! This IS hands-down the dreamiest combination of flavors in a cheesecake. GOSH, if I could, I’d lick this off my screen but darn technology isn’t keeping up with my demands and dreams of eating ALL the delightful concoctions (like this) that I see!
Kelsie says
Awww thank you so much, Shashi! I wish I could just send you a cheesecake so you can try the real thing rather than your computer screen :). Have a great weekend!
Thao @ In Good Flavor says
Cheesecake plus one of my all time favorite candy? This has my name written all over it!! I so need to have this in my life! <3
Kelsie says
Thank you, Thao!
Marie Roffey says
Oh my gosh. I actually need this in my life. Snickers and cheesecake all at once – my heart be still 🙂
Kelsie says
Thank you, Marie!
Christina says
Holy mother of moly! Girl, you brought your A-game this week! This cheesecake looks incredible! You’d have to hide the cheesecake from me otherwise I’d eat it in one sitting! Not that I would mind ;D. Seriously, amazing job!