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No Bake Candy Crust Cheesecake

Sep 9, 2016 · 22 Comments

Cookies and candy are layered to form a thick, sweet crust under a lightly whipped cheesecake topping for the ultimate sweet treat!

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Just a few days ago, I was talking to my brother about one of our favorite subjects – food. We drifted briefly down a predictable avenue of memories, talking about recipes from our childhood, from old holiday favorites, to the more obscure ‘one off’ items that either of us could only vaguely remember. Of course, it was the big, family classics that stood most prominently in both our minds.

The conversation drifted to my site, and he remarked “You know Cath, you can never go wrong going back to the classics.” Without knowing it, he actually struck on a core item. The idea of ‘returning to the classics’ is a perennial topic in both fashion and cooking, and one that I’ve often practiced here. In both industries, artists and chefs strive to be ‘ahead of their time’ in a constant struggle against the confines of the present, and quite often that takes the form of putting a new spin on an old favorite.

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Though this maybe an old habit from my days reading Plato, I will first explain how I define ‘classic.’ For me, a ‘classic’ is something of merit that withstands the decaying effect of time. This could be a work of art that doesn’t fade alongside the other fashions of its day, or a movie that continually renews its love affair with successive generations of viewers. It could also be a recipe that finds itself passed down through the years – albeit in varying incarnations.

For example, the Byzantines gave us koptoplakous, which in turn transformed into today’s beloved baklava. They also gave us tetyromenous, which we would recognize today as tiropita – a Greek phyllo pastry prepared with eggs and cheese.

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Over the years, while I love experimenting – it’s the lifeblood of what we do here – I’ve also learned to have a far greater appreciation for culinary ‘classics’ than I might otherwise have. They provide a reliable source of inspiration, and a sort of failsafe for entertaining guests.

That is essentially the story behind today’s cheesecake. I had a few bags of M&M’s® and TWIX® left over from my recent posts, and I wanted to use them in a less-than-expected way. Naturally, with the fall almost upon us, I decided to use one of my family’s absolute favorite cool-weather deserts – Classic No-Bake Cheesecake, but with a decadent candy twist.

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For the crust, too, I deviated. While I usually like a graham cracker or chocolate cookie crust, I decided instead to use crushed spiced cookies, which I enhanced with crushed TWIX® bars and M&M’s® Peanut Butter. This gives the crust a rich, buttery texture, with a candy-sweet flavor.

From there, I used a standard cheesecake base of cream cheese and condensed milk, to which I added lemon zest and vanilla.

After combing the two as shown below, I let that solidify in the fridge for about eight hours, and I was done. The end result, however, was a delicious and unexpected twist on a family favorite, and one that I couldn’t have been happier with.

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No Bake Candy Crust Cheesecake

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15 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

    For Crust:
  • 1½ cups spiced cookies, crushed
  • 1 stick butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup TWIX®, crushed
  • 1/2 cup M&M’s® Peanut Butter candies, crushed
  • For Filling:
  • 1 (8 oz) package of cream cheese
  • 1/2 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. In a food processor, crush spiced cookies with butter. Press the crumb crust into the bottom of a 7" springform pan.
  2. Again the food processor, crush the TWIX® candies. Press the TWIX® over the crumb crust. Set aside.
  3. Chop the M&M’s® Peanut Butter candies in the food processor as well. Press the layer of M&M’s® over the TWIX®.
  4. Finally, blend cream cheese, condensed milk, lemon zest and vanilla until smooth. Pour the mixture over the crust.
  5. Place clingfilm over the cake and place in the refrigerator for 6-8 hours or overnight.
  6. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Prep Time does NOT include Inactive Prep Time.

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Comments

  1. Heather Kinnaird says

    09/09/2016 at 2:45 pm

    I love revisiting the classics, and cheesecake is one of the greats! that candy layer is calling my name :)
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  2. cheri says

    09/09/2016 at 6:33 pm

    Love the classics Catherine. I know that my family would love this updated candy crusted cheesecake, a real keeper!
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  3. Emily says

    09/09/2016 at 9:32 pm

    These seems like the perfect cheesecake to make with kids! I love that it is no-bake and includes my fave candies!
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  4. Chiara says

    09/09/2016 at 9:42 pm

    what a lovely cheesecake Catherine, can't wait to try !xoxo
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  5. swathi says

    09/09/2016 at 10:32 pm

    Love this Cheesecake, Tamy and catherine, my kids will love it.
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  6. Jayne says

    10/09/2016 at 12:03 am

    This recipe looks like a lot of fun!! One the kids will love I think!
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  7. Manju | Cooking Curries says

    10/09/2016 at 1:03 am

    Whoa! That looks awesome! I'll have a slice please.
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  8. Big Daddy Dave says

    10/09/2016 at 1:15 am

    Catherine, This no bake candy crust cheesecake would satisfy my wife's sweet tooth in so many ways! Wow! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
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  9. Noor says

    10/09/2016 at 8:50 am

    Oh my. Them different layers of deliciousness... this is one gorgeous pie.
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  10. claudia says

    10/09/2016 at 12:42 pm

    gorgeous
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  11. Camilla says

    10/09/2016 at 2:30 pm

    Fabulous fun cheesecake which I know my family would love:-)
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  12. Tina says

    12/09/2016 at 10:54 am

    This looks great. I love how you are sharing a family classic, but with a twist to make it your own.
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  13. Amy Stafford says

    12/09/2016 at 11:21 am

    You can never go wrong with the classics. They stand the test of time for a reason. This cheesecake looks lovely Catherine, and I love that you and your brother reminisce about food. :)
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  14. [email protected]'s Recipes says

    12/09/2016 at 12:23 pm

    That's a beautiful cheesecake! I love that thick crust.
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  15. Marye says

    12/09/2016 at 12:30 pm

    I LOVE cheesecake, and that candy crust? Yes please!!
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  16. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

    12/09/2016 at 6:30 pm

    I love your unexpected twist while taking "the classics" down a differently delicious path! Yum!
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  17. Allison - Celebrating Sweets says

    12/09/2016 at 6:45 pm

    Oh my! This sounds amazing. That crust is unbelievable!
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  18. gloria says

    12/09/2016 at 10:11 pm

    This look absolutely beautiful Catherine !!! Hugs !
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  19. Shashi at RunninSrilankan says

    13/09/2016 at 3:16 pm

    Dear Catherine - I agree with your brother and you, "you can never go wrong going back to the classics" - and what an exemplary doctored up version of a classic recipe this one is! I so love all that candy in that spiced cookie crust - and that filling is simply scrumptious! A lovely treat to end a day/week with!
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  20. Platter Talk says

    13/09/2016 at 6:18 pm

    This is a delicious looking. May I please have a bite? Thanks.
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  21. Pat C.Wilson says

    19/09/2016 at 6:17 pm

    Hi Catherine, i'm glad to see a recipe of no bake cake. i always love this healthy way. it's a good idea for our family's picnic this weekend. thanks so much for sharing. :)
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  22. Sabrina Zaragoza says

    09/10/2016 at 3:20 am

    Cheesecake, cheesecake, my favourite cake. Thanks for sharing this, This cake looks lovely, really really lovely.
    Reply

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