Pink M&M Snickers Cheesecake: The Ultimate Celebration Dessert

Instructions

Follow these steps to build a flawless cheesecake with perfect texture, no cracks, and beautifully incorporated candy layers.

1. Prepare the Crust

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).

  2. In a bowl, mix:

    • graham crumbs

    • sugar

    • melted butter

    • cocoa powder (optional)

  3. Stir until mixture resembles wet sand.

  4. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.

  5. Bake crust for 8 minutes, then set aside to cool.

2. Make the Cheesecake Filling

➤ Cream the Base

  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese for 2 minutes until totally smooth.

  2. Add sugar; beat another minute. Smoothness is key.

➤ Add Liquids

  1. Mix in sour cream, lemon juice, and vanilla.

  2. Beat only until combined—avoid overmixing.

➤ Add Thickener & Eggs

  1. Add cornstarch and blend lightly.

  2. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed.

➤ Fold in Candy

  1. Fold in chopped Snickers and Pink M&Ms with a spatula.

➤ Optional Pink Swirl

  1. Remove ½ cup batter, dye pink, and swirl into main batter for a pink marble effect.

3. Bake the Cheesecake

  1. Pour filling onto pre-baked crust.

  2. Wrap the outside of the pan with foil and place in a water bath (large pan half-filled with hot water).

  3. Bake 55–65 minutes or until edges are set but center jiggles slightly.

  4. Turn off oven, crack door open, and let cheesecake rest inside for 1 hour.

Cooling & Chilling

  1. Remove from oven, cool to room temperature.

  2. Refrigerate at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

4. Add the Toppings

Once chilled:

  1. Pipe or spread whipped cream around edges.

  2. Add Pink M&Ms on top.

  3. Arrange Snickers chunks in patterns or pile them in the center.

  4. Drizzle warm caramel and/or melted chocolate.

  5. Add more M&Ms for color contrast.

Your Pink M&M Snickers Cheesecake is ready to shine!

How to Prepare the Recipe – In-Depth Guide

To help you master every detail, here is a deeper explanation of each step.

⭐ Creating the Perfect Crust

A tight crust prevents cracking and gives the cheesecake structure. Press the crust firmly using:

  • the bottom of a measuring cup

  • a spoon

  • your fingers

Pre-baking it ensures it stays crisp and does not absorb moisture from the filling.

⭐ The Science of Smooth Filling

Cream cheese must be:

  • full-fat

  • softened at room temperature

  • well-beaten

Otherwise, your batter may have lumps.

Adding sour cream increases creaminess and helps the batter stay silky.

Cornstarch prevents cracking and makes the cheesecake set beautifully.

⭐ Candy in Cheesecake: How to Prevent Sinking

To prevent Snickers and M&Ms from sinking:

  • Chop candies into small pieces

  • Toss them lightly in 1 tbsp flour before adding

  • Fold gently just before pouring

  • Avoid overmixing

⭐ Baking Without Cracks

The water bath (bain-marie) adds moisture so the cheesecake bakes evenly.

The slow cool-down (1 hour in the turned-off oven) prevents rapid temperature changes that cause cracks.

⭐ Chilling for the Perfect Texture

The magic happens in the fridge.
The cheesecake becomes:

  • dense

  • creamy

  • sliceable

  • cold

  • firm

4–12 hours is ideal.

Expert Tips

 1. Use gel food coloring, not liquid

Gel gives vibrant pink without thinning the batter.

 2. Mix candy at the end

This keeps the batter smooth and prevents color bleeding.

3. Don’t open the oven while baking

This can collapse the center.

 4. Chill completely before slicing

Warm cheesecake cannot hold its shape.

 5. For clean cuts

Use a hot knife and wipe between slices.

Variations

You can customize this cheesecake in many delicious ways:

Pink Valentine’s Version

Add pink sprinkles
Replace Snickers with chocolate hearts
Use strawberry extract instead of vanilla

Strawberry Snickers Cheesecake

Swirl strawberry jam inside
Use strawberry M&Ms
Top with fresh berries

Triple Chocolate Version

Chocolate crust
Add melted chocolate into batter
Use chocolate M&Ms and Snickers

Caramel Explosion

Add ½ cup caramel into batter
Add caramel swirl on top
Extra caramel drizzle
Salt flakes (optional)

Mini Cheesecake Version

Use a cupcake pan
Bake 18–20 minutes
Add mini Snickers on top

Perfect for parties!

Storage Instructions

Refrigeration

Store covered for up to 5 days.

Freezing

Freeze slices up to 2 months.
Thaw overnight in fridge.

Calories (Per Slice)

Approximate for 12 slices:

  • Calories: 520–650

  • Fat: 32–40g

  • Carbs: 55–68g

  • Protein: 8–10g

Calories vary depending on the amount of candy used.

Final Thoughts

This Pink M&M Snickers Cheesecake is a festive dessert that looks spectacular and tastes even better. With its blend of chocolate, caramel, peanuts, creamy cheesecake, and sweet pops of pink, it’s a dessert that will impress everyone who tries it.