Description
This Pink M&M Snickers Cheesecake is a luscious, no-bake dessert combining creamy chocolate cheesecake with crunchy Snickers bars and colorful M&Ms for a fun and indulgent treat. Featuring a buttery cookie crust and a vibrant pink hue, this cheesecake is perfect for celebrations or any time you crave a rich, candy-studded dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs or crushed Oreos
- ⅓ cup melted unsalted butter
Filling
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 Snickers bars, chopped
- Pink food coloring (gel preferred)
Toppings
- 1 cup M&Ms
- Whipped cream
- Extra Snickers or M&Ms for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Use a rolling pin or food processor to crush the cookies into fine crumbs. Mix the crumbs with melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a springform pan, smoothing the surface with a measuring cup or the back of a spoon. Chill the crust in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set.
- Melt the chocolate: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips, stirring constantly to avoid burning. Once melted, remove from heat and allow the chocolate to cool to warm—not hot—to prevent curdling when mixed with cream cheese.
- Make the cheesecake filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Gradually mix in the cooled melted chocolate until fully incorporated.
- Add Snickers and color: Gently fold the chopped Snickers bars into the chocolate cream cheese mixture ensuring even distribution. In a small bowl, stir a little pink food coloring into a portion of the filling, then fold it back into the main filling to create a marbled pink effect.
- Whip the cream: In a separate bowl, beat the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Carefully fold the whipped cream into the pink chocolate filling until just combined to keep the mixture light and fluffy.
- Assemble and chill: Pour the creamy filling onto the chilled crust, smoothing the top evenly with a spatula. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the cheesecake to set fully.
- Decorate and serve: Remove the cheesecake from the springform pan and transfer to a serving plate. Garnish the top with whipped cream, M&Ms, and additional chopped Snickers pieces if desired. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant color without altering the texture of the cheesecake.
- Chilling time is critical for the cheesecake to set properly—do not rush this step.
- Substitute crushed Oreos for graham crackers for a different crust flavor.
- For an extra chocolatey crust, mix some cocoa powder into the crumbs before adding butter.
- Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
