Candy Bar Cheesecake Recipe

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Candy Bar Cheesecake
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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs (about 30 wafers, crushed)
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 1 (14 oz) bag caramels
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 large eggs

Directions:

  1. Making the crust:.
  2. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine wafer crumbs, butter and sugar; stir until crumbs are moist.
  4. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  5. Bake crust until firm, about 12 minutes.
  6. Transfer the pan to a wire rack; let cool.
  7. Making the Caramel Layer:.
  8. In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine caramels and milk.
  9. Microwave on HIGH for 5 minutes, stirring at 1 minute intervals, until the mixture is melted and smooth.
  10. Let the mixture cool for 15 minutes; stir in peanuts.
  11. Pour mixture over crust; spread evenly.
  12. Let cool completely.
  13. Making the Filling:.
  14. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer set on medium speed, beat cream cheese until smooth.
  15. Beat in sugar and vanilla until blended.
  16. Using mixer on low speed, beat in eggs, one at a time, just until blended, about 2 minutes.
  17. Spoon the filling over the caramel layer; spread evenly.
  18. Bake cheesecake until the filling is almost set, about 1 hour.
  19. Turn off oven; let cheesecake stand in oven with door ajar for 1 hour.
  20. Transfer the pan to a wire rack.
  21. Run a thin knife around the pan sides; cool completely.
  22. Remove the pan sides.
  23. Cover tightly; refrigerate overnight.
  24. Topping the Cheesecake:.
  25. In a small saucepan, bring cream to a boil over high heat.
  26. Remove saucepan from heat; stir in chocolate chips.
  27. Whisk mixture until smooth and melted, about 30 seconds.
  28. Let cool for 20 minutes.
  29. Transfer cheesecake to a plate.
  30. Spread glaze over cheesecake; sprinkle with nuts.
  31. Refrigerate until glaze is set, 1 hour.
  32. Note: This Cheesecake is baked until almost set; it will become more firm as it cools.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 307.76 Kcal (1289 kJ)
Calories from fat 187.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.81g 32%
Cholesterol 71.69mg 24%
Sodium 82.79mg 3%
Potassium 198.93mg 4%
Total Carbs 26.52g 9%
Sugars 14.44g 58%
Dietary Fiber 1.81g 7%
Protein 7.29g 15%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 56.5mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 391.47 Kcal (1639 kJ)
Calories from fat 238.27 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.47g 32%
Cholesterol 91.19mg 24%
Sodium 105.31mg 3%
Potassium 253.04mg 4%
Total Carbs 33.74g 9%
Sugars 18.37g 58%
Dietary Fiber 2.31g 7%
Protein 9.27g 15%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1.7mg 7%
Calcium 71.9mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.5
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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