Viral Tiktok Kit Kat Cheesecake Recipe
This viral Kit Kat Cheesecake has taken Tiktok by storm with its show-stopping appearance and luscious, no-bake layers. Wrapped in a wall of Kit Kat bars and filled with a velvety cheesecake center, it’s an easy crowd-pleaser that tastes as good as it looks.
Equipment
- 9-inch springform pan
- Parchment paper
- Food processor or rolling pin (to crush crackers)
- Mixing bowls (1 chilled)
- hand or stand mixer
- Spatula
Ingredients
Crust
- 22 whole graham crackers
- 2/3 cup unsalted butter melted
- 38 Kit Kat fingers approximately 12 standard packages
Cheesecake Filling
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
Topping
- 8 Kit Kat fingers chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Crush the Base: Use a food processor or rolling pin to turn the graham crackers into crumbs, then combine them with melted butter until evenly coated.
- Line the Pan: Cut parchment paper to fit the base of a 9-inch springform pan. Stand Kit Kat bars upright along the inner edge, logos outward, to create a “chocolate wall.”
- Create the Crust: Pour the graham cracker mixture into the pan and press firmly into an even layer, helping stabilize the Kit Kat border.
- Whip the Cream: Chill a mixing bowl for 10 minutes. Then, whip the heavy cream in it until stiff peaks hold.
- Blend the Filling: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add confectioners’ sugar and mix until fully combined. Fold the whipped cream in gently using a spatula.
- Layer the Cheesecake: Spoon the filling over the crust, smoothing the top. Place in the fridge and let it firm up for a minimum of 5 hours.
- Make the Ganache: Heat heavy cream until hot but not boiling. Pour over chocolate chips and let sit for a minute, then stir until smooth and glossy.
- Decorate the Top: Spread ganache over the cheesecake. Scatter chopped Kit Kat pieces across the top, lightly pressing them into the ganache. Refrigerate for 2 more hours.
- Slice and Serve: Use a serrated knife for clean cuts and serve chilled.
Notes
Storage Tips
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freeze for up to 1 month; defrost in the fridge overnight before serving.
- Skipping the chilled bowl for whipping cream may result in a less stable texture.
- Overmixing when folding in the whipped cream can cause the filling to deflate.
- Make sure to firmly press the crust down to avoid a crumbly base.
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