Mini Candy Bar Cheesecakes
Bite-sized bliss! These Mini Candy Bar Cheesecakes are small in size but huge on flavor.
Ingredients
1. Snickers
Crust
1½ cups crushed graham crackers
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
½ cup salted sweet cream butter, melted
Snickers Cheesecake Filling
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
â…“ cup sour cream
½ cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1¾ cups chopped fun-size Snickers, divided 1 cup and ¾ cup
Caramel syrup, optional drizzle
Chocolate syrup, optional drizzle
2. Reese's
Cookie Crust
2 cups Oreo cookie crumbs, from 20 Oreo cookies
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
Cheesecake Filling
16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
⅓ cup creamy peanut butter, I used Reese’s brand
¼ cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup Reese’s cup minis, unwrapped from a 7.6-ounce bag, cut into quarters (Be sure to reserve 12 of the candies to use as garnish)
Chocolate Ganache & Whipped topping
4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate bar, broken into small pieces (we used the Ghirardelli brand)
½ cup heavy whipping cream, divided
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
3. Mint
Crust
1½ cups mint Oreo cookie crumbles, about 20 cookies
⅜ cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons salted butter, melted
Filling
1 cup white chocolate chips, melted and cooled
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
â…” cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup sour cream
2 eggs
1 to 2 drops gel-based green food coloring
6 mint Oreo cookies, finely chopped
Chocolate Whipped Cream
2 cups heavy whipping cream
4 tablespoons cocoa powder
6 tablespoons powdered sugar
18 Andes mints, for decorating
4. Reese's
12 standard-sized Reese’s peanut butter cups, unwrapped
16 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
¾ cup creamy peanut butter (Skippy brand)
1½ cups powdered sugar, sifted
1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
â…“ cup heavy cream, cold
12 mini Reese’s cups, unwrapped
Chocolate syrup, garnish
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Mini Candy Bar Cheesecakes offer a fun and flavorful twist on traditional cheesecake, combining rich cream cheese fillings with beloved candy bars and cookies for irresistible bite-sized desserts. These cheesecakes are perfect for gatherings or anytime you want to enjoy a decadent yet manageable sweet treat. The recipes include carefully crafted crusts, such as graham cracker crumbs mixed with melted sweet cream butter for Snickers versions, Oreo cookie crumbs for Reese's varieties, and mint Oreo crumbles paired with butter for the mint-flavored ones. These crusts provide a firm, flavorful base that complements the creamy cheesecake filling perfectly. For the filling, cream cheese is the star ingredient, softened to ensure smooth texture. It is combined with granulated sugar, eggs, and flavor-enhancing ingredients like vanilla extract and sour cream. The Snickers cheesecake filling includes chopped fun-size Snickers bars, providing a delightful chewy and nutty texture throughout. The Reese's fillings are enriched with creamy peanut butter and topped with chocolate ganache and whipped cream for maximum indulgence. To enhance appearance and flavor, toppings and garnishes such as caramel syrup drizzles, chocolate syrup, chopped candy pieces, and chocolate whipped cream are added. For mint cheesecakes, gel-based green food coloring and Andes mints add festive colors and refreshing taste. These mini cheesecakes are not only visually appealing but also offer variety, catering to different candy lovers’ preferences—from chocolate and caramel to peanut butter and mint. They are a perfect make-ahead dessert that can be refrigerated, making preparation stress-free. In summary, Mini Candy Bar Cheesecakes combine convenience, rich flavors, and playful presentation. Whether you prefer the nutty crunch of Snickers, the creamy peanut butter of Reese’s, or the refreshing mint Oreo flavor, these recipes bring a crowd-pleasing dessert to any occasion.