Pink M&M Snickers Cheesecake (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Crust

01 - 180 g graham cracker or Oreo crumbs
02 - 50 g granulated sugar
03 - 115 g unsalted butter, melted

→ Cheesecake Filling

04 - 675 g cream cheese, softened
05 - 200 g granulated sugar
06 - 3 large eggs
07 - 5 ml vanilla extract
08 - 120 g sour cream
09 - 135 g chopped Snickers bars (approx. 4 bars)
10 - 85 g pink M&M’s (plus extra for topping)

→ Optional Ganache Topping

11 - 120 ml heavy cream
12 - 130 g semisweet or milk chocolate chips
13 - Extra chopped Snickers and pink M&M’s for garnish

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 163°C. Grease a 23 cm springform pan and line the base with parchment. Combine the crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until evenly mixed. Press mixture firmly into the pan base and bake for 8–10 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
02 - In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with sugar until smooth, about 2–3 minutes. Add eggs individually, mixing well after each addition. Blend in vanilla extract and sour cream until just incorporated. Fold in chopped Snickers and pink M&M’s gently.
03 - Pour filling onto cooled crust. Tap the pan to release air bubbles. For optimal texture, wrap pan in foil and place in a larger pan. Fill outer pan with hot water halfway up the sides. Bake for 55–65 minutes until the center is just slightly jiggly. Turn off oven, crack the door, and allow cheesecake to cool inside for 1 hour. Then chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
04 - Heat heavy cream until steaming and pour over chocolate chips in a bowl. Let stand for 2 minutes, then stir until glossy and smooth. Evenly spread ganache over the chilled cheesecake. Garnish with extra chopped Snickers and pink M&M’s.
05 - Arrange additional pink M&M’s in a heart or swirl pattern as desired. For finishing, drizzle with caramel or chocolate sauce before serving.

# Notes:

01 - Cheesecake can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze without ganache topping for up to 2 months and thaw overnight in the fridge.

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