Pink Snickers Cheesecake (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs (graham crackers or crushed Oreos).
02 - ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted.
03 - 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips.
04 - 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened.
05 - 1 cup powdered sugar.
06 - 1 tsp vanilla extract.
07 - ½ cup heavy cream.
08 - 1 cup chopped Snickers bars (reserve some for garnish, optional).
09 - Pink food coloring (gel or liquid).
10 - Whipped cream (for topping).
11 - M&Ms (for topping).
12 - Chopped Snickers bars (optional, for topping).

# Instructions:

01 - Grind the chocolate cookies into crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a sealed bag and crushing them with a rolling pin.
02 - Combine the crumbs with melted butter and mix well.
03 - Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan.
04 - Chill the crust in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to set.
05 - In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the chocolate chips, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
06 - Remove the saucepan from heat and let the melted chocolate cool slightly.
07 - With an electric mixer, whip the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until smooth and creamy.
08 - Slowly add the cooled chocolate to the cream cheese mixture, beating until well combined.
09 - Gently fold the chopped Snickers bars into the chocolate mixture.
10 - In a small bowl, mix a few drops of pink food coloring into a bit of the chocolate mixture. Stir well.
11 - Add the pink-colored mixture back to the main bowl, mixing after each addition, until the desired shade of pink is achieved.
12 - In another bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks.
13 - Gently fold the whipped cream into the pink chocolate mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
14 - Pour the pink chocolate filling over the chilled crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
15 - Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until completely set.
16 - Once chilled, remove the cheesecake from the pan.
17 - Garnish with whipped cream, colorful M&Ms, and additional chopped Snickers bars if desired.

# Notes:

01 - This no-bake cheesecake is easy to prepare and perfect for parties.
02 - For a more vibrant color, use gel food coloring.
03 - Chill the cheesecake overnight for best results.

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