Description
A dramatic no‑bake cheesecake encased in upright Kit Kat bars, on a graham cracker crust, filled with creamy cheesecake and topped with glossy dark chocolate ganache and chopped Kit Kats.
Ingredients
Crust:
22 graham crackers, finely crushed
⅔ cup unsalted butter, melted
38 Kit Kat fingers (about 9–10 standard bars)
Filling:
2 cups heavy cream
2 (8‑oz) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners’ sugar
Topping:
8 Kit Kat fingers, chopped
½ cup heavy cream
1 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Crush graham crackers and mix with melted butter until evenly moistened.
- Line a 9‑inch springform pan with parchment. Stand Kit Kat fingers tightly around the edge, logos facing out.
- Press the crust mixture into the center of the pan, forming a firm base.
- Chill mixing bowl, then whip 2 cups heavy cream to stiff peaks; set aside.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth, add sugar, mix until combined; fold in whipped cream gently to form filling.
- Spoon filling into pan atop crust, smoothing surface; refrigerate for 5 hours to set.
- Meanwhile chop 8 Kit Kat fingers for garnish.
- Heat ½ cup heavy cream until hot and pour over chocolate chips; stir to create smooth ganache.
- Pour ganache over chilled cheesecake and scatter chopped Kit Kats on top; press gently and chill another 2 hours.
- Run a serrated knife under hot water and wipe dry between cuts to slice cleanly; serve chilled.
Notes
- Ensure whipped cream is very firm before folding to keep cheesecake stable.
- Trim Kit Kat fingers if needed to ensure an even border.
- Use vanilla, espresso powder, or peanut butter to flavor the filling.
- Assemble crust and filling ahead—add ganache on serving day for best appearance.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 42 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
