Do you love Twix bars? Do you love cheesecake? If you answered yes to both of those questions, then you're going to love this recipe! This Twix Cheesecake is the perfect combination of two amazing desserts. It's sweet, creamy, and full of chocolate and caramel flavor. You won't be able to resist devouring a slice!
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❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
- Our delicious Twix cheesecake recipe is a show-stopper that is bound to wow your friends and family.
- A rich and creamy cheesecake that's made with simple ingredients.
- This chocolate caramel Twix cheesecake is loaded with Twix candy bars, which makes it extra special.
- The easy caramel sauce adds amazing flavor to the creamy cheesecake.
- It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
🧾 Ingredients
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Crust Ingredients
- vanilla wafers, give a nice crunch to the crust.
- salted butter, melted, binds the wafer crumbs together to make the crust.
Cheesecake Filling
- cream cheese
- granulated white sugar
- large eggs
- caramel baking bits
- semisweet chocolate chips
- heavy cream
- Twix Bars
🍲 Equipment
- Food Processor
- 9-inch springform pan
- Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls
- Measuring Spoons and Cups
- Hand Mixer
- Cooling Racks
🔪 Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.
Preheat the oven to 325°F.
How to prepare the crust
- In a food processor with S-blade inserted, add the vanilla wafers, and pulse until they become crumbs.
- Add the melted butter to the crumbs and pulse until just combined.
- Press the crumbs into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to make the crust for the Twix cheesecake. Set aside.
Prepare the caramel Twix cheesecake filling
- In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer with beaters attached, beat the cream cheese and sugar until well blended.
- Add eggs, one at a time, beating the mixing after the addition of each egg until each egg is well incorporated.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55 minutes, the center of the cake will just slightly jiggle.
- Remove cheesecake from the oven. Run a knife around the edge of the springform pan. Do not remove the cheesecake from the pan. Set the cake on a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Refrigerate cheesecake for at least 4 hours up to overnight.
- Remove the cheesecake from the springform pan. Place on a cake plate.
- To make the caramel sauce, in a medium-size microwave-safe-bowl combine the caramel bits with 1 Tablespoon heavy cream, microwave in 30-second intervals until smooth and melted.
- Spread the caramel all over the top of the cheesecake.
- In another medium-size microwave-safe bowl place the chocolate chips and microwave in 30-second intervals until smooth and melted.
- Spoon the chocolate in 8 equal circles around the edges of the cheesecake.
- Cut the mini Twix bars in half and place one half on top of each chocolate spot.
- Optional, you can also stack up leftover Twix in the middle of the cheesecake.
- Pop the cheesecake back in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to set up the chocolate. Slice and serve.
❄️ Make ahead, storage, and freezer tips
This cheesecake will keep up to 5 days refrigerated. Be sure to keep the cake in a covered airtight container.
The cheesecake can also be wrapped in plastic wrap or aluminum foil while being kept in the refrigerator.
Freezer Instructions
The cheesecake can be stored in the freezer for up to three months.
I recommend that you freeze this cheesecake with just the cheesecake layer. When defrosted, add the caramel layer and top with candies.
👩🏻🍳 Eileen's Tips for Success
- The cream cheese should be at room temperature before starting this candy bar cheesecake. Otherwise, you won't have a smooth cheesecake.
- A stand mixer can be used to make the cheesecake. If using the stand mixer, use the paddle attachment to blend the cheesecake mixture. Be sure to use a spatula to scrape the sides down a few times to ensure all ingredients blend well.
📋 Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Twix bar?
A Twix Candy Bar is a candy with a shortbread crust layer and a creamy caramel layer. Then the entire bar is covered in chocolate.
Is there anything to substitute for cream cheese when making cheesecakes?
Some substitutions are mascarpone cheese, Neufchatel cheese, or ricotta cheese.
📖 Variations
- You can use any type of cookie or graham cracker for the crust, vanilla wafers or graham crackers would be delicious as the crust for this cheesecake.
- I've also made this with Snickers Bars instead of Twix and it was just as delicious.
- If you don't want a caramel topping on your cheesecake, you can use chocolate ganache instead.
- For additional flavor, vanilla extract can be added to the cheesecake mixture.
- Have some extra homemade caramel sauce? Use that up as the sauce on this decadent dessert.
- For the crust, if using unsalted butter, add ½ teaspoon of salt to the crust.
🥣 Serving Suggestions
- Serve this chocolate caramel cheesecake after an easy meal like this Instant Pot Whole Chicken.
- These Cheesy Green Beans are full of fresh and delicious cheesy flavors.
- Quick and Easy Dinner Rolls are the perfect side dish for most meals.
🍽 Similar recipes
- If you love cheesecake give this Mini Grasshopper Cheesecakes recipe a try, you will love the sweet minty flavor.
- No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake is rich and creamy and filled with sweet strawberry cheesecake flavor.
- These No-Bake Lime Yogurt Cheesecakes are the perfect blend of tangy flavor.
- Next time, try our Twix Apple Crumble. It is decadent and full of Twix candy bars. So good.
- If you want an amazing treat, try our Homemade Twix Bars. Delicious.
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Twix Cheesecake
Enjoy all the delicious flavors in a Twix Candy Bar in a creamy, luscious cheesecake. A simple cheesecake with decadently delicious results. A luscious dessert with the perfect flavor combination.
Equipment
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
How to prepare the crust
- In a food processor, add the vanilla wafers, pulse until they become crumbs.
- Add the melted butter to the crumbs and pulse until just combined.
- Press the crumbs into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Set aside.
Prepare the cheesecake filling
- In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer with beaters attached, beat the cream cheese and sugar until well blended.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating the mixing after the addition of each egg until each egg is well incorporated.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55 minutes, the center of the cake will just slightly jiggle.
- Remove cheesecake from oven. Run a knife around the edge of the springform pan. Do not remove the cheesecake from the pan. Set the cake on a cooling rack to cool completely. aside to cool.
- Refrigerate cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Remove the cheesecake from the springform pan. Place on a cake plate.
- In a medium-size microwave-safe-bowl combine the caramel bits with 1 Tablespoon heavy cream, microwave in 30-second intervals until smooth and melted. Note 1
- Spread the caramel all over the top of the cheesecake.
- In another medium-size microwave-safe bowl place the chocolate chips and microwave in 30-second intervals until smooth and melted.
- Spoon the chocolate in 8 equal spots around the edge of the cheesecake.
- Cut the mini Twix bars in half and place one half on top of each chocolate spot.
- Optional, you can also stack up leftover Twix in the middle of the cheesecake.
- Pop back in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to set up the chocolate. Slice and serve!
Nutrition
Notes
Be sure to check Variations, Expert Tips, and FAQs above with important tips and questions that can help make a delicious recipe.
Note 1: If you do not use a microwave, use a small saucepan over medium heat to melt the caramel in the heavy cream.
Storage: Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight covered container for up to 3-5 days.
Variations: Use graham crackers instead of vanilla wafers.
If you prefer easy decorating, drizzle the chocolate on the top of the cake.
Don’t worry if your cheesecake cracks, the caramel will hide it.
Recipes written by Everyday Eileen are for information purposes. Eileen Kelly is not a registered dietician or nutritionist. Any nutritional data we provide is an approximation. Actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.
Angela
Omigosh, this has me drooling - this cheesecake recipe looks so amazing!
Eileen xo
Thank you, enjoy the cheesecake