Description
Silky Kit Kat Cheesecake delivers a dreamy chocolate-covered dessert without turning on the oven. Chocolate wafer layers nestled in creamy filling create irresistible indulgence you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 extra-large Kit Kat bars
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, room temperature
- ¾ cup (180 milliliters) heavy whipping cream
- ¾ cup (150 grams) white granulated sugar
Chocolate Components:
- ⅓ cup (40 grams) cocoa powder
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Create a fine, uniform crumb by pulverizing Oreo cookies in a food processor or by placing them in a sealed plastic bag and crushing with a rolling pin until they resemble fine sand.
- Melt unsalted butter (113 grams or ) and thoroughly combine with cookie crumbs until the mixture resembles wet, compact sand that holds together when pressed.
- Transfer the buttery crumb mixture into an 8-inch (20 centimeters) springform pan, pressing firmly and evenly across the bottom to create a compact base.
- Carefully arrange Kit Kat bars vertically around the inner circumference of the pan, ensuring they stand upright and create a decorative border.
- Ensure cream cheese (453 grams or ) is completely softened to room temperature to prevent lumps and achieve a silky smooth texture.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese until light and fluffy, scraping down the sides of the bowl to incorporate all ingredients evenly.
- Gradually incorporate heavy cream (240 milliliters or ), granulated sugar (100 grams or ), unsweetened cocoa powder (30 grams or ), and pure vanilla extract (15 milliliters or ), mixing until the filling becomes completely homogeneous and free of any streaks.
- Gently pour the chocolate cheesecake mixture over the prepared Oreo base, ensuring an even distribution and carefully not disturbing the Kit Kat border.
- Place the assembled cheesecake in the freezer for 2-3 hours, or until the filling is completely set and firm to the touch.
- Remove from freezer approximately 10-15 minutes before serving to allow slight thawing, which will enhance the creamy texture and make slicing easier.
- Slice and serve, revealing the dramatic Kit Kat border and smooth chocolate cheesecake interior.
Notes
- Crush Oreos thoroughly for a solid, compact base that holds together perfectly.
- Use room temperature cream cheese to guarantee a silky-smooth, lump-free filling.
- Line pan edges with Kit Kat bars before pouring filling for a stunning chocolate-bar border.
- Freeze cheesecake completely to achieve the ideal firm texture and easy slicing.
- Scrape mixing bowl sides consistently to blend ingredients uniformly and prevent uneven mixture.
- Thaw dessert slightly before serving to enhance creamy consistency and release maximum flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg