Pink Candy Treat (Printable Version)
# What You’ll Need:
→ Base
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1 ½ cups smashed graham crackers or crushed Oreo cookies
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⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
→ Filling
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3 packages (8 oz each) softened cream cheese
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1 cup sugar powder
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1 tsp pure vanilla extract
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½ cup whipping cream
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2 cups melted and cooled semi-sweet chocolate morsels
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1 cup diced Snickers candy
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Pink food coloring (liquid or gel form)
→ Toppings
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Fluffy whipped cream
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Diced Snickers pieces (for decoration if you want)
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Colorful M&Ms (for pretty garnish if desired)
# Steps to Follow:
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Turn your cookies into fine bits using your food processor or put them in a tough bag and crush with a rolling pin. Mix these crumbs with your melted butter, then push the mix down firmly into your springform pan bottom. Stick it in the fridge for 30 minutes to get firm.
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Slowly melt your chocolate chips in a pan on medium heat. Keep stirring so they don't burn. Take the pan off the heat and let the chocolate cool down a bit.
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Beat your cream cheese with your powdered sugar and vanilla until it's nice and smooth. Slowly add your cooled melted chocolate while mixing. Then gently stir in your chopped Snickers pieces.
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Take a small amount of your filling and put it in a separate bowl. Add a few drops of pink coloring to this portion. Then slowly mix this pink part back into the main filling until you get the color you want.
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Whip your heavy cream until it forms stiff peaks. Carefully fold this into your pink filling. Don't mix too much or you'll lose the fluffiness.
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Pour your pink mixture onto your chilled crust and smooth the top with a spatula. Cover it with plastic wrap and let it sit in the fridge for at least 4 hours until it's totally set.
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After it's set, take your cheesecake out of the pan. Add some whipped cream on top, sprinkle with M&Ms and extra Snickers bits if you want. Cut into slices and enjoy.
# Additional Notes:
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Want stronger pink color? Go with gel food coloring. For the best texture, leave your cheesecake in the fridge overnight to set completely.