Description
Indulgent Pink Dream No-Bake M&M Caramel Cheesecake delivers a whimsical dessert experience straight from childhood memories. Sweet layers of creamy cheesecake and playful candy create a delightful treat you’ll instantly adore.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Base:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Filling:
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping:
- 1 cup M&M candies (pink/mixed colors)
- 1/3 cup caramel sauce
- 1/4 cup pink chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs, ensuring a uniform texture for a solid foundation.
- Blend melted butter and sugar with graham cracker crumbs until mixture resembles wet sand.
- Press crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, creating an even, compact layer.
- Refrigerate crust for 15 minutes to set and stabilize the base.
- In a large mixing bowl, whip cream cheese until smooth and creamy, eliminating any lumps.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar, mixing until fully integrated and silky.
- Fold in heavy cream and vanilla extract, gently blending to maintain a light, airy consistency.
- Drizzle caramel sauce into the cream cheese mixture, creating delicate swirls throughout.
- Pour filling over chilled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula for an even surface.
- Chill cheesecake in refrigerator for minimum 4 hours or overnight until completely set.
- Before serving, scatter M&M candies across the top in a decorative pattern.
- Drizzle additional caramel sauce in elegant zigzag lines over the candies.
- Sprinkle pink chocolate chips and rainbow sprinkles as final garnish.
- Release springform pan and slice into servings, ensuring clean cuts.
Notes
- Crust Perfection: Press graham cracker mixture tightly to prevent crumbling and create a sturdy base for the cheesecake.
- Cream Cheese Smoothness: Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature and whip thoroughly to eliminate lumps, creating a silky-smooth texture.
- Chilling Strategy: Allow ample refrigeration time for the cheesecake to set completely, enhancing flavor and structural integrity.
- Decorative Variations: Experiment with different candy toppings or color schemes to personalize the dessert for various occasions or preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 44 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg