Description
Indulge in the decadent and rich flavor of Butterfinger Cheesecake, a delightful dessert that combines creamy cheesecake with crunchy candy bar pieces. This recipe is sure to impress your guests and satisfy any sweet tooth.
Ingredients
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Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups chopped Butterfinger candy bars, divided
Chocolate Topping:
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Graham Cracker Crust: Preheat oven to 325°F. Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, eggs, and vanilla. Fold in 1 cup of Butterfinger pieces. Pour into crust and bake for 55-65 minutes. Cool and refrigerate.
- Chocolate Topping: Heat cream, pour over chocolate chips. Spread over cheesecake and top with remaining Butterfinger pieces. Refrigerate until serving.
Notes
- For clean slices, run a sharp knife under hot water between cuts.
- Cheesecake can be made 1–2 days in advance.
- To intensify the Butterfinger flavor, use finely crushed pieces in the filling.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
