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Snickers Cheesecake Bites

Snickers Cheesecake Bites are an easy dessert that tastes just like the candy bar! You'll love these mini salted caramel cheesecakes baked in a chocolate cookie crust, topped with more chocolate and real Snickers bars.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheesecake bites, mini cheesecakes, snickers cheesecake
Servings: 12 mini cheesecakes
Calories: 512kcal
Author: Jill

Ingredients

Chocolate Cookie Layer Ingredients

Cheesecake Filling Ingredients

  • 2 - 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 C sugar
  • ½ C sour cream
  • ¾ tsp pure vanilla extract
  • tsp kosher salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp salted caramel sauce
  • 2 regular size Snickers bars chopped, set aside half

Chocolate Ganache Ingredients

Instructions

Cookie Layer Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners
  • Using a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt together
  • Using a standing mixer, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy
  • Beat in the egg yolk, milk, and vanilla extract
  • Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until combined
  • Spoon about 1 tbsp of the batter into each cupcake liner
  • Bake in the oven for about 5 - 7 minutes
  • Set aside to cool

Cheesecake Directions

  • Bring oven temp down to 325
  • Using a standing mixer, beat together the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy
  • Beat in the sour cream, vanilla, salted caramel sauce and salt until combined
  • Beat in the eggs, 1 at a time until combined
  • Scoop about ¼ C of the cheesecake batter into the cupcake liners
  • Sprinkle a few pieces of the chopped snickers onto the top of the cheesecake
  • Bake in the oven for 17-21 minutes or until the edges start to turn a light golden brown color and the center is set
  • Allow to cool completely

Ganache Directions

  • Pour chocolate chips into a heat safe bowl
  • Using a small pot, bring the heavy whipping cream to a slow simmer
  • Pour heavy whipping cream over the chocolate chips and whisk until smooth
  • Scoop 1 ½ tbsp of ganache onto the top of the cold cheesecakes
  • Drizzle the caramel sauce on top of the cheesecakes
  • Using remaining chopped snickers, top a few onto the cheesecakes
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 512kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 294mg | Potassium: 205mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 676IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg