Candy Bar Cheesecake

14 ingredients
16 steps

Ingredients

  • 3/4 c. graham cracker crumbs
  • 2/3 c. finely chopped walnuts
  • 2 Tbsp. sugar
  • 4 Tbsp. oleo, melted
  • 8 oz. (five 1.65 oz.) Hershey bars
  • 4 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. cocoa
  • dash of salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 c. sour cream
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • Sour Cream Topping
  • chopped nuts

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine crumbs, walnuts, 2 tablespoons sugar and oleo; mix well.
  2. 2
    Firmly press mixture into bottom and sides of an 8-inch spring-form pan.
  3. 3
    Break candy into several pieces; melt in double boiler or microwave.
  4. 4
    Set aside.
  5. 5
    Beat cream cheese with electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  6. 6
    Combine 3/4 cup sugar, cocoa and salt; gradually add to cream cheese, mixing well.
  7. 7
    Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  8. 8
    Add melted chocolate; beat until blended.
  9. 9
    Stir in sour cream and vanilla, blending well.
  10. 10
    Pour into prepared pan.
  11. 11
    Bake at 325° for 40 minutes.
  12. 12
    Turn off oven; let cheesecake stand in closed oven 30 minutes.
  13. 13
    Let cool at room temperature, then chill.
  14. 14
    Remove sides of spring-form pan; spread Sour Cream Topping and sprinkle with walnuts.
  15. 15
    Yield:
  16. 16
    1 (8-inch) cheesecake.

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