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    Home » Recipes » Cakes

    Snickers Cheesecake Bars

    Published: May 17, 2022 · Modified: Sep 22, 2022 by Shiran · This post may contain affiliate links · 17 Comments

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    These sweet and salty squares are incredibly rich and perfect for kids and adults. Creamy cheesecake layered with Oreo crust and Snickers pieces makes a decadent dessert that’s so simple to make!

    Snickers Cheesecake Bars

    Oh, boy.

    I just wanted to make a simple cheesecake this time, and I have no idea how Snickers ended up in my cheesecake. But these Snickers cheesecake bars have a tangy batter and are not overly sweet. They’re bursting with the perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors and have great texture. Oreos, chocolate, peanuts, caramel–what could be bad?

    Snickers Cheesecake Bars

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    How to make Snickers cheesecake bars

    1. Start by pulsing the Oreos in a food processor. The whole cookie – filling and all.  Pulse until the cookies are finely ground. Then, stir the crumbs with the melted butter.
    2. Line your pan. Gently press the crumbs into the pan with your fingers until the crumbs form an even layer, and bake at 350°F/180°C for 8 minutes. Let the crust cool at room temperature while you prepare the cheesecake filling.
    3. Make the cheesecake filling. In a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat room temperature cream cheese on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth. Add sugar and beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth. Add the eggs, one at a time, until fully combined. Scrape down the sides and the bottom of the bowl occasionally. Add vanilla and sour cream and beat until incorporated and smooth. Fold in Snickers pieces and pour on top of your cooled crust. Top with chocolate chips.
    4. Bake. Bake your Snickers cheesecake bars in a 325°F/162°C oven for 30-40 minutes. Don’t wait until the cheesecake is completely set – the center should be slightly wobbly. It will set once cooled. If the cake starts to brown while baking, cover it loosely with aluminum foil. Once it’s done, let it cool until it’s cool enough to touch, and place in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours, but I highly recommend making this a day ahead, as the flavors actually intensify. This means the longer you wait to taste your cheesecake bars, the yummier it will be.

    Snickers Cheesecake Bars

    Tips for making Snickers cheesecake bars

    • Press the Oreo crumbs firmly into the pan. When making your crust, press the crumbs into the pan firmly so they bake together to form a nice, solid crust.
    • Use room temperature cream cheese. This ensures a smooth, creamy texture that’s free of lumps because room temperature cream cheese combines more easily with the rest of the ingredients.
    • Cut Snickers bars into bite-sized pieces. This way, you’ll still get a nice bite of Snickers along with the Oreo crust and cheesecake filling.
    • Allow the cake to fully set in the refrigerator. That way, it will be nice and chilled when you enjoy it, and the flavors actually get better the longer the cake sets!

    Snickers Cheesecake Bars

    Snickers Cheesecake Bars

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    Snickers Cheesecake Bars

    Rich and creamy cheesecake is layered with an Oreo cookie crumb crust and Snickers bar pieces for the ultimate treat.

    Prep Time 30 minutes
    Cook Time 40 minutes
    Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
    YIELD 8 *8 inch pan (16 bars)

    Ingredients

    Crust:

    • 15 Oreo cookies
    • 3 tablespoons (40g) unsalted butter, melted

    Filling:

    • 2 cups (450g) full-fat cream cheese, room temperature
    • ⅔ cup (130g) granulated sugar
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • ½ cup (120g) sour cream
    • 4 Snickers bars , chopped into chunks
    • Chocolate chips for sprinkling (optional)

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving enough overhang on the sides for lifting the cheesecake out of the pan after baking.

    2. Pulse the Oreos (the whole cookie, with their filling) in a food processor or blender until finely ground. Put the crumbs in a medium bowl and stir in the melted butter. Put crumbs in the lined pan. Gently press with your fingers until the crumbs are an even layer. Bake for 8 minutes. Allow to cool while you prepare the cheesecake filling.
    3. Reduce oven temperature to 325F/160C.
    4. In a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat cream cheese on medium speed until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add sugar and beat another 2 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, until fully combined. Add vanilla and sour cream and beat until incorporated and smooth. Remember to scrape down the sides and the bottom of the bowl. Fold in Snickers.
    5. Pour batter over the cooled Oreo crust and spread evenly. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Bake for 30-40 minutes. The center of the cake should be slightly wobbly. Allow the cake to sit at room temperature for 1 hour, then refrigerate for 4 hours (preferably overnight) until the cake is completely set. Then, lift the cake out of the pan using the parchment paper and cut into squares.

    Recipe Notes

    - Cheesecake bars taste better after refrigeration (minimum 6 hours, but best after 24 hours).
    - You can double the recipe and bake it in a 9*13-inch pan for 50-60 minutes.
    - Store the cheesecake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

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    1. Diana says

      February 23, 2014 at 8:30 pm

      I AM OBSESSED WITH OREOS! haha I’m definitely going to try this recipe next weekend! Thanks for sharing 😀

      Reply
      • Shiran says

        February 25, 2014 at 11:33 am

        I am obsessed with Snickers! Let me know if you liked it Diana! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says

      February 24, 2014 at 2:25 am

      These look amazing, I would eat one and then go back for 4 more. 🙂

      Reply
      • Shiran says

        February 25, 2014 at 11:18 am

        I know, me too! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Nicole ~ Cooking for Keeps says

      February 24, 2014 at 4:51 am

      These look insane!!! Some of my favorite sweets all in one pretty package!

      Reply
      • Shiran says

        February 25, 2014 at 11:19 am

        They are insane! I couldn’t stop eating them 🙂

        Reply
    4. Jess says

      February 24, 2014 at 9:57 am

      Shiran, these look amazing! I love cheesecake and snickers- I really need to try the recipe! 🙂

      Reply
      • Shiran says

        February 25, 2014 at 11:21 am

        Thank you Jessica! You have to try the recipe! Right now 😉

        Reply
    5. Kathi @ Deliciously Yum! says

      February 26, 2014 at 1:59 am

      These look so amazing. I can’t get over the gooey caramel oozing out. Pinned!

      Reply
      • Shiran says

        February 28, 2014 at 12:17 pm

        Thanks Kathi! 🙂

        Reply
    6. Danielle @ TheCharmItSpot says

      March 06, 2014 at 10:02 pm

      Oh my gosh.. If I made these, it would be quite possible I’d eat the entire batch. (slightly exaggerating) But in all seriousness, these look amazing! Thanks for sharing the recipe!!

      Reply
      • Shiran says

        March 07, 2014 at 8:01 am

        I did! (eat the entire batch) 🙂 So good. Thanks Danielle!

        Reply
    7. YH says

      March 10, 2014 at 4:10 am

      These look decadent! Bookmarking it 🙂

      Reply
      • Shiran says

        March 12, 2014 at 7:54 am

        Thank you! 🙂

        Reply
    8. rene says

      April 07, 2014 at 11:20 am

      I just love it!

      Reply
    9. Naomi says

      October 29, 2020 at 12:10 pm

      Would you be able to freeze them

      Reply
      • Shiran says

        November 03, 2020 at 9:29 am

        Yes, you can freeze them, then thaw overnight in the fridge 🙂

        Reply

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