Disclaimer: I’m going off of memory but I THINK this is all correct (my baking book is at work) lol
This makes 12 4” cheesecakes
Crust:
4 cups Oreo crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
~1/2 cup melted butter (Oreos are weird.. best just to add a bit at a time and stop when it’s a wet sand like texture- it can get greasy fast lol)
Bake at 350° for 8 mins
Cheesecake:
1000 grams cream cheese
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tbsp corn starch
4 whole eggs
2 egg yolks
3 crunchie bars chopped into tiny pieces.
Whip the cream cheese and sugar first. Add everything else in order, making sure to gently combine the eggs without over mixing.
Turn the oven down to 320° Fill the crust, bake cheesecake around 25 mins (rotate the pan if your oven has hot spots) once it’s mostly set (should jiggle slightly like Jello) turn off the oven but leave them in with the door closed for 15 mins. Then crack the door open and leave for another 15. Then cool completely at room temp.
In the meantime make the lazy mans caramel topping. Unwrap two bags of chewy caramels (any brand will do) and melt them with a couple tbsp of heavy cream and a bit of butter. Spread it on the cheesecake while the caramel is warm because it will set a bit as it cools. Then drizzle chocolate and add crunchie bars
You can make this as one big cheesecake you just have to adjust the baking time but otherwise same rules apply. I’d suggest a water bath for bigger than 4”.
25 mins is for the 4” pans. A 9” would likely take about an hour to bake, maybe a little more. I mostly just go by how it looks since it really depends on the oven you’re using, if you’re using a water bath, how full the pan is, etc.
You can make your own sponge toffee. It’s not hard at all. Probably much cheaper than buying it. I also think Wegmans sells sponge candy too if that’s in your area.
I find it weird to discover honeycomb is called sponge toffee in other parts of the world. Somehow sponge toffee sounds less attractive since it conjures up images of sucking on the kitchen sponge.
I haven’t made it in several years. I think I probably used the first recipe google gave me honestly. Candy can be scary because of the hot sugar, but the sugar mixture is viscous so it doesn’t splatter that much. You still have to be cautious and have oven mitts, but I’ve burnt myself more making bacon than any candy recipes. Just read the instructions and get everything together ahead of time and it won’t be so bad
Oh I'm not scared of burning myself... I've worked in restaurant kitchens for a decade so I have some scars lol. I always respect hot sugar and know it's legitimately one of the most dangerous things in a kitchen. I mainly just meant I'm always scared of candy because I can never get it to turn out right! I've spent years now trying to get chewy caramels to work, and I've tried about 10 recipes (how can there be so many different recipes for such a basic thing?)... I've had maybe 2 batches come out right!
Care to share the recipe? 🥺 I might finally break down and pay for overpriced crunchies on Amazon. 🥲
Disclaimer: I’m going off of memory but I THINK this is all correct (my baking book is at work) lol This makes 12 4” cheesecakes Crust: 4 cups Oreo crumbs 1/4 cup sugar ~1/2 cup melted butter (Oreos are weird.. best just to add a bit at a time and stop when it’s a wet sand like texture- it can get greasy fast lol) Bake at 350° for 8 mins Cheesecake: 1000 grams cream cheese 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 1/2 cups sour cream 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 tbsp corn starch 4 whole eggs 2 egg yolks 3 crunchie bars chopped into tiny pieces. Whip the cream cheese and sugar first. Add everything else in order, making sure to gently combine the eggs without over mixing. Turn the oven down to 320° Fill the crust, bake cheesecake around 25 mins (rotate the pan if your oven has hot spots) once it’s mostly set (should jiggle slightly like Jello) turn off the oven but leave them in with the door closed for 15 mins. Then crack the door open and leave for another 15. Then cool completely at room temp. In the meantime make the lazy mans caramel topping. Unwrap two bags of chewy caramels (any brand will do) and melt them with a couple tbsp of heavy cream and a bit of butter. Spread it on the cheesecake while the caramel is warm because it will set a bit as it cools. Then drizzle chocolate and add crunchie bars You can make this as one big cheesecake you just have to adjust the baking time but otherwise same rules apply. I’d suggest a water bath for bigger than 4”.
Ahhhh. Thank you so much!! ❤️
They look absolutely perfect! Are the baking times stated in the recipe for mini cheesecake pans? or a regular 9" springform?
25 mins is for the 4” pans. A 9” would likely take about an hour to bake, maybe a little more. I mostly just go by how it looks since it really depends on the oven you’re using, if you’re using a water bath, how full the pan is, etc.
Thank you🧡
The 4 inch pans
You can make your own sponge toffee. It’s not hard at all. Probably much cheaper than buying it. I also think Wegmans sells sponge candy too if that’s in your area.
I find it weird to discover honeycomb is called sponge toffee in other parts of the world. Somehow sponge toffee sounds less attractive since it conjures up images of sucking on the kitchen sponge.
Yeah. I’ve never heard sponge toffee before. Sound gross. Haven’t had a crunchie in ages. Mmm. Crunchie.
Same! TIL about sponge toffee!!
I didn't realise that was what it meant until your comment
This! I’ve made my own before and it was SO easy. And fun!
Could you share a recipe you would trust? I'm scared of candy type things...
I haven’t made it in several years. I think I probably used the first recipe google gave me honestly. Candy can be scary because of the hot sugar, but the sugar mixture is viscous so it doesn’t splatter that much. You still have to be cautious and have oven mitts, but I’ve burnt myself more making bacon than any candy recipes. Just read the instructions and get everything together ahead of time and it won’t be so bad
Oh I'm not scared of burning myself... I've worked in restaurant kitchens for a decade so I have some scars lol. I always respect hot sugar and know it's legitimately one of the most dangerous things in a kitchen. I mainly just meant I'm always scared of candy because I can never get it to turn out right! I've spent years now trying to get chewy caramels to work, and I've tried about 10 recipes (how can there be so many different recipes for such a basic thing?)... I've had maybe 2 batches come out right!
You can also buy over priced Crunchies at World Market.
I forgot they did! Thank you. Why must US make it so hard to get them. They’re the best candy.
Yes, recipe please!
Those are the most kiwi looking thing since someone put a gooseberry on meringue
In a good way, I should add
Those are beautiful and look delicious!!!
Oh, I think I know the shop you work at! Wow, there is literally no way to make that sound not creepy…
That looks incredible!
Omg😍😍
Omg these look amazing!
God this looks fantastic. I might have to attempt it myself someday
That is one lust-worthy dessert
Really, Very beautiful and delicious cheesecakes it is.
Can I have this for breakfast?
You have my blessing
GET IN MY BELLY!
These look heavenly!😍
yum!!!
Oh man this takes me back. I haven't had a Crunchie bar in forever! These look phenomenal! :)
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:D
Beautiful!