No-Bake Snickers Cheesecake

This no-bake Snickers Cheesecake Recipe makes a light, creamy delicious treat! It’s perfect for summer or those days when you just don’t want to turn on the oven!

No-Bake Snickers Cheesecake

I’m back at it… whipping up another no-bake recipe today, and once again, it involves cheesecake 🙂 Call me obsessed, but I’m always in when there’s cheesecake involved. While I absolutely LOVE making my perfect NY cheesecake, this summer I wanted to try something different. I made a quick no-bake filling studded with Snickers chunks and swirled with caramel, poured it into a no-bake Oreo crust and topped with with lots of roasted peanuts, candy pieces and caramel. Not only did it turn out looking like a million bucks, but it tasted pretty darn good too!

I’m starting to become a lot more comfortable with no-bake desserts. That’s both good and dangerous! Earlier in the summer I made my first no-bake cheesecake and it was perfect, however, it was way more traditional (with a graham cracker crust and strawberries on top). This Snickers cheesecake is kind of the opposite of that. More decadent and less fruity.

No-Bake Snickers Cheesecake

It’s like biting into a giant Snickers bar, only a little more creamy on the inside. P.S. Don’t get intimidated by everything that’s going on- it’s a breeze to make and no matter what you do to it, it’ll look absolutely stunning!

No-Bake Snickers Cheesecake

To start, you’ll want to grind up Oreo cookies for the crust and combine them with bit of butter, sugar and salt. When that’s all mixed up you’ll press it into a 9-inch springform pan (or a large/deep pie dish) and chill it for 2 hours or until firm. Then you’ll beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy, add in sour cream, salt and vanilla extract. Once that’s mixed together, beat in the gelatin. Next, fold in the whipping cream (or Cool Whip) and the Snickers chunks. Pour half into the crust, top with caramel sauce and swirl it. Repeat, then top with roasted peanuts and lots of extra caramel (fudge sauce would be a nice addition too). I added a few chunks of Snickers… because in this case, more is definitely a good thing!

No-Bake Snickers Cheesecake

Chill the Snickers cheesecake for at least 4 hours before serving, then slice it up and enjoy! I hope you’ll love this no-bake cheesecake as much as we did- it’s definitely the perfect treat for those days when you just don’t feel like baking!!

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No-Bake Snickers Cheesecake

No-Bake Snickers Cheesecake Recipe

This no-bake Snickers cheesecake is a light, creamy delicious treat! It’s perfect for summer or those days when you just don’t want to turn on the oven!
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Course: Cakes & Cheesecakes
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Chill: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 847kcal
Author: Andrea
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Ingredients

For the Crust

  • 2 cups Oreo or chocolate graham cracker crumbs
  • 3 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 6 Tbsp unsalted butter - melted

For the Filling

  • 2 1/2 blocks (20 oz) original cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups whipping cream + ½ cup powdered sugar - beaten until stiff peaks form OR 1 (8 oz) tub Cool Whip
  • 2 Tbsp water
  • 1 1/2 tsp powdered gelatin
  • 1/2 cup Snickers candy - chopped
  • 2 Tbsp caramel sauce - homemade or store-bought

For the Topping

  • 1/2 cup roasted peanuts
  • 2 Tbsp caramel sauce - homemade or store-bought
  • 1 Tbsp fudge sauce (optional)
  • 1/3 cup Snickers candy - chopped

Instructions

  • To make the crust, in a medium size mixing bowl combine the Oreo crumbs, granulated sugar and salt. Pour the melted butter over top and stir until a soft wet mixture forms. Firmly press into a standard size pie plate or a 9-inch spring form pan. Chill for 2 hours before adding the filling.
  • Meanwhile, let your cream cheese and sour cream warm on the counter for at least 30 minutes before using.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer (or a large mixing bowl) beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the sour cream, salt, and vanilla, mix until combined.
  • In a small bowl mix the water along with the gelatin, then place in the microwave and heat for 25 seconds.
  • Remove and whisk for 30 seconds, then allow to cool for 2 minutes.
  • On low speed, beat in the gelatin, then fold in the whipped cream. Add the Snickers chunks and fold in. Pour half of the filling into the crust, drizzle 1 tablespoon caramel sauce over top, then carefully swirl into the filling. Add the remaining filling and repeat with the remaining caramel. Spread into an even layer. Top with peanuts, caramel, fudge (if desired) and Snickers chunks. Chill for at least 4 hours before slicing and serving, preferably overnight.

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NOTES

-Recipe makes one 9" cheesecake.
-Recipe updated 5/2/17
-You can omit the gelatin if you want to. I’ve made no-bake cheesecakes without it before and they turn out great, just slightly less stiff.
All images and text ©Life Made Simple.

Nutrition

Calories: 847kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 66g | Saturated Fat: 34g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 161mg | Sodium: 705mg | Potassium: 373mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 1885IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 152mg | Iron: 4mg

 

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  1. I just made a test batch in preparation for Thanksgiving, and it was a total hit. The recipe was easy to follow, though I had to add extra butter to the oreo crumbs. I omitted the powdered gelatin because it was out of stock at my supermarket, and the cheesecake was still firm enough!

    I mini-fied the cheesecakes by assembling the crust and filling in cupcake tins with liners. (Someone said it was “the perfect portion!”) For Thanksgiving, I will be making a few of these in small glass dessert cups. I also used the homemade sea salt caramel recipe and it was amazing! I definitely got some comments like, “you made the caramel? wow!” and “snickers cheesecake?! whaaaat?!”

    Thanks for the great recipes! 🙂

  2. Oh wow! This is certainly a winning no-bake cheesecake recipe! My Snickers loving family is going to love this one! That caramel and peanut topping looks divine!