Pink Paradise: No-Bake M&M Snickers Cheesecake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 cup powdered sugar.
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Pink food coloring (use gel or liquid).
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3 (8 oz) cream cheese packs, softened.
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½ cup heavy cream.
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⅓ cup melted unsalted butter.
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1 cup chopped Snickers bars (save some extra for topping).
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2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips.
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Whipped cream (topping).
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Chopped Snickers bars (optional for garnish).
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1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (or crushed Oreos).
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M&Ms (optional decorative topping).
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1 tsp vanilla extract.
# Instructions:
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Smash cookies into crumbs with a rolling pin while sealed in a sturdy bag, or use a food processor to grind them up.
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Stir together the crumbs and melted butter until well blended.
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Firmly press the crumb mixture onto the bottom of your springform pan.
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Put the pan in the fridge and let the crust chill for about 30 minutes.
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Melt the chocolate chips over medium heat in a pan while stirring continuously so they don’t burn.
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Take the pan off the stove and let the melted chocolate cool down a bit.
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Use an electric mixer to beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until silky and smooth.
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Slowly add the cooled chocolate to the whipped cream cheese, mixing until everything’s smooth.
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Gently mix the chopped Snickers into your creamy chocolate mix.
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In a small bowl, mix a little of the chocolate filling with a few drops of pink food coloring and stir well.
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Gradually stir the pink mix back into the main filling until you’re happy with the color.
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Whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
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Carefully mix the whipped cream into the pink filling until just blended, making sure not to overdo it.
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Pour the pink filling onto the crust, then smooth the surface with a spatula.
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Cover the pan with plastic wrap and let it chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
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Take the cheesecake out of the pan once it’s completely set.
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Top with whipped cream, M&Ms, and extra Snickers chunks if you want.
# Notes:
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This is a simple no-bake treat that’s great for gatherings.
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For bolder colors, go for gel food coloring.
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If possible, let it chill overnight to fully set.