Description
Indulge in the ultimate candy bar dessert with this decadent KitKat Cheesecake recipe. Creamy, rich cheesecake filling studded with chopped KitKat pieces sits atop a crunchy graham cracker and KitKat crust, topped with whipped cream and more KitKat goodness. A true chocolate lover’s dream!
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Crust:
- 20 KitKat bars (regular size)
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 6 additional KitKat bars, chopped (for filling)
Topping:
- Whipped cream
- Extra KitKat pieces
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and foil.
- Prepare crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the pan. Line sides with KitKat bars.
- Make filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla. Add eggs, sour cream, and heavy cream. Fold in chopped KitKats.
- Bake: Pour batter into crust and bake for 55–65 minutes.
- Cool: Let cheesecake cool in the oven, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
- Serve: Top with whipped cream and KitKat pieces before serving.
Notes
- Softened cream cheese ensures a smooth filling.
- Drizzle with chocolate sauce for extra indulgence.
- For a crunchier crust, consider using crushed KitKats instead of graham crackers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 39 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg