No Bake Snickers Cheesecake

Snickers cheesecake is a no bake dream. It is cool and refreshing with the perfect amount of rich chocolate and peanut flavor!

No-Bake Snickers Cheesecake is a decadent and delicious cheesecake recipe any Snickers lover will enjoy! Cheesecake is the perfect summer treat, for a fruity twist Lemon Cheesecake with Raspberry Sauce is divine, and you can’t go wrong with classic EASY No Bake Cheesecake.

oh so simple!

With summer in full swing I thought I would stick to something easy, simple and best of all, no-bake. This treat is refreshing and ultra delish.

That’s right, there’s no need to turn on your oven to create this beautiful & delicious dessert! Plus, who doesn’t love peanuts, caramel and chocolate?!

I promise that this recipe is an easy one! Don’t get intimidated- it’s a breeze to make and looks absolutely stunning! I hope you’ll love this no-bake cheesecake as much as we did- it’s definitely the perfect summer treat… sweet, light, creamy and cool!

The steps

CRUST. To make the crust, in a medium size mixing bowl combine the Oreo crumbs, granulated sugar and salt. Pour the melted butter over top and stir until a soft wet mixture forms. Firmly press into a standard size pie plate or a 9-inch springform pan. Chill for 2 hours before adding the filling.

PREP. Meanwhile, let your cream cheese and sour cream warm on the counter for at least 30 minutes before using.

FILLING. In the bowl of a stand mixer (or a large mixing bowl) beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the salt and vanilla, mix until combined. With mixing speed on low, add the sour cream and caramel, then bring up to medium speed. Beat until combined.

TOP LAYER. In a small bowl mix the water along with the gelatin, then place in the microwave and heat for 25 seconds. Remove and whisk for 30 seconds, then allow to cool for 2 minutes. Fold in the whipped cream or Cool Whip along with the gelatin, then add in the Snickers chunks. Place into the crust, spread into an even layer.

CHILL. Top with peanuts, caramel, fudge (if desired) and Snickers chunks. Chill for at least 4 hours before slicing and serving, I prefer overnight.

Tips + storage

The recipe calls for roasted peanuts, which is not the same as salted peanuts. Roasted peanuts have a deep flavor because the heat brings out even more of the nutty flavor. Salted peanuts could be a fun option cause it would cut against the sweetness of the cheesecake.

The sour cream helps make the filling creamy and delicious and it also gives the tangy flavor that is common for cheesecake. Sometimes sour cream also helps with the firming up process of no bake cheesecakes, but in this recipe that is the gelatin’s job.

Microwaving the gelatin and water mixture activates the gelatin and, instead of waiting for boiling water to combine the powder with, this is just a quicker option. It does the same thing adding boiling water would, but is just easier for this recipe because it’s quick and easy.

Ways to mix it up:

• You can make the cream cheese base chocolate with some cocoa powder
• Make the cream cheese caramel flavor with dulce de leche
• Instead of caramel or fudge sauce you could top it with chocolate ganache.
• You can add a fluffy chocolate frosting layer on top of the cheesecake layer.

Since the cream cheese in this isn’t baked at all, STORE it in the fridge. Tightly cover it with foil or saran wrap, or put in a container with a lid. Properly stored, it should last for about 5 days.

Wrap it tightly with plastic wrap and again with foil and FREEZE for 1-2 months. 

More Candy Inspired Recipes:

• Candy bar Trifle
• Homemade Turtle Candy
• Candy Corn Jello Cups
• Homemade Payday Bars
• Candy Bar Brownies
• Snickers Brownie Bites