Snickers M&M Delight (Printable Version)
# What You’ll Need:
→ Base
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⅓ cup butter, melted and unsalted
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1 ½ cups of crushed Oreos or graham cracker crumbs
→ Filling
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1 cup of powdered sugar
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2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted and left to cool
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3 softened cream cheese packs (8 oz each)
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Pink gel or liquid food coloring
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ cup whipping cream
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1 cup Snickers bars, chopped up
→ Toppings
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Optional: M&Ms for decoration
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Snickers chunks for garnish (optional)
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Whipped cream
# Steps to Follow:
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Smash your graham crackers or Oreos into crumbs using a food processor or by sealing them in a bag and crushing them with a rolling pin. Stir in the melted butter and press everything firmly to the base of a springform pan. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
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In a pan over medium heat, warm the chocolate chips while stirring constantly so they don’t burn. Take it off the heat and let it sit to cool down a bit.
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Beat together softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla using a mixer. Once creamy, gradually pour in the cooled chocolate until it’s smooth and combined. Gently stir in the cut-up Snickers pieces.
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Scoop out a little filling and mix it with pink food coloring in a separate bowl. Stir this colored bit back into the rest of the mix bit by bit until the color looks how you want it.
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Whisk heavy cream until it forms stiff peaks. Carefully combine it with the pink filling, making sure to keep it light and not overmix.
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Pour the pink mixture over the crust and spread it evenly. Cover with plastic wrap and pop it into the fridge for at least 4 hours until it firms up.
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Once solid, take the cheesecake out of the pan. Pile on whipped cream, sprinkle on M&Ms, or toss on more Snickers chunks if you like. Cut it into slices and dig in.
# Additional Notes:
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For deeper colors, use gel-based food coloring. Letting the cheesecake chill overnight will give the best texture.