Candy Bar Cheesecake

Health score
1%
Candy Bar Cheesecake
255 min.
16
410kcal

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If you're a fan of candy bars and cheesecake, then this recipe is a dream come true! Candy Bar Cheesecake is a decadent dessert that combines the best of both worlds. With a rich and creamy texture, this cheesecake is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. The ingredients list is a delightful mix of flavors, with brown sugar, butter, chocolate-covered peanut, caramel, and nougat candy, cream cheese, eggs, and vanilla all coming together to create a heavenly treat.

The preparation process is a labor of love, but the results are well worth it. You'll start by creating a delicious crust with vanilla wafer cookies, peanuts, and butter, which provides a crunchy base for the cheesecake. The cheesecake filling is then carefully crafted, with a smooth and creamy texture that melts in your mouth. The addition of the candy bars takes this dessert to the next level, creating a unique and indulgent flavor profile.

This cheesecake is perfect for special occasions or when you're craving something truly special. With a calorie count of 410 per serving, it's definitely a treat to be savored. The combination of protein, fat, and carbs ensures that you'll feel satisfied after indulging in this delicious dessert. So, if you're looking for a dessert that will impress your guests or simply want to treat yourself, the Candy Bar Cheesecake is a recipe you won't want to miss!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.3 cup butter melted
  • 6.2 ounces chocolate bar coarsely chopped
  • 24 ounces cream cheese softened
  •  eggs 
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar 
  • 0.5 cup peanuts chopped
  • teaspoon vanilla 
  • 1.5 cups vanilla wafers crushed finely (38 cookies)
  • 0.5 cup whipping cream (heavy)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • spatula
  • springform pan

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 325ºF. In medium bowl, mix cookie crumbs, peanuts and butter. Press evenly in bottom of springform pan, 9x3 inches.
  2. In large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in sugars and vanilla until smooth. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Beat in 3/4 cup whipping cream.
  3. Pour over crust.
  4. Bake cheesecake 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours or until center is set; cool 15 minutes. Run metal spatula along side of cheesecake to loosen. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  5. In 1-quart saucepan, melt candy bars over low heat, stirring occasionally. Stir in 1/2 cup whipping cream until smooth. Cool slightly.
  6. Remove side of pan.
  7. Serve sauce with cheesecake.

Nutrition Facts

Calories410kcal
Protein6.11%
Fat66.13%
Carbs27.76%

Properties

Glycemic Index
13.21
Glycemic Load
11.62
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
7.2769565300449%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:410.28kcal
20.51%
Fat:30.67g
47.19%
Saturated Fat:14.98g
93.62%
Carbohydrates:28.97g
9.66%
Net Carbohydrates:27.19g
9.89%
Sugar:20.68g
22.98%
Cholesterol:82.48mg
27.49%
Sodium:238.52mg
10.37%
Alcohol:0.09g
100%
Alcohol %:0.11%
100%
Caffeine:8.8mg
2.93%
Protein:6.38g
12.76%
Vitamin A:898.44IU
17.97%
Manganese:0.35mg
17.35%
Copper:0.25mg
12.68%
Phosphorus:123.45mg
12.35%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.24%
Selenium:7.61µg
10.87%
Magnesium:39.79mg
9.95%
Iron:1.74mg
9.66%
Fiber:1.78g
7.11%
Calcium:70.86mg
7.09%
Folate:28.14µg
7.04%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
6.19%
Potassium:207.49mg
5.93%
Vitamin B3:1.17mg
5.85%
Zinc:0.8mg
5.34%
Vitamin B5:0.53mg
5.28%
Vitamin E:0.73mg
4.88%
Vitamin B12:0.21µg
3.57%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
3.19%
Vitamin D:0.28µg
1.89%
Vitamin K:1.96µg
1.87%