Introduction
If you’re craving a dessert that hits all the sweet spots—creamy, crunchy, caramel‑soaked—this butterfinger caramel cheesecake delivers. Imagine a chocolatey cookie crust, silky cheesecake filling studded with crunchy Butterfinger candy pieces, and a luscious caramel drizzle on top. It’s the kind of dessert that causes happy gasps at first bite. I first cobbled together a version of this for a family gathering… and it vanished within minutes.
Why You’ll Love This Dessert
Candy‑crunch texture meets creamy cheesecake
The interplay of the crisp candy pieces amid the smooth cheesecake creates an irresistible textural contrast—every forkful has crunch and melt. For example, one version notes “chunks of Butterfinger candy bars are generously scattered throughout the velvety cheesecake.”
Caramel drizzle elevates it to dessert royalty
The final touch of warm or room‑temperature caramel sauce brings richness, moisture and visual drama: drips down the sides, garnished with candy pieces—pure dessert theatre.
Ingredients
Crust
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2 1/2 cups chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs (or chocolate‑grahams)
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3 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
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1 Tbsp granulated sugar (optional for extra sweetness)
