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KitKat Cheesecake Recipe

KitKat Cheesecake Recipe

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  • Author: cozykitcheneats
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 6 hours (including chilling)
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

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

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and foil.
  2. Prepare crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the pan. Line sides with KitKat bars.
  3. Make filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla. Add eggs, sour cream, and heavy cream. Fold in chopped KitKats.
  4. Bake: Pour batter into crust and bake for 55–65 minutes.
  5. Cool: Let cheesecake cool in the oven, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
  6. 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