Not just for breaks, Kitkats are also for desserts as this cheesecake proves! No baking required, this is a very easy get-ahead dessert that is sure to be a hit with friends and family.
200g (7oz) milk chocolate Kitkats, plus extra to garnish
100g (3 ½oz) butter
2Tbsp. golden syrup
FOR THE FILLING
300ml (10 fl oz (½ pint)) double cream
500g (1lb 2oz) full fat cream cheese
125g (4oz) icing sugar
1tsp. vanilla extract
TO DECORATE
Assorted Kitkats, to decorate - try to get a mixture of colours and regular as well as chunky
Directions
Step 1
Turn the base of a 20.5cm (8in) round springform tin upside down (so the lip of the base is underneath the tin). Lightly grease and line the base and sides with baking parchment.
Step 2
Whizz the Kit Kats in a food processor until they form crumbs. Melt the butter with the syrup, add the Kit Kats and stir to combine. Tip in to the lined tin and press into the base of the prepared tin with the back of a spoon and chill until needed.
Step 3
Once the base is set, make the topping. In a large bowl, beat the cream, cream cheese, icing sugar and vanilla together with an electric hand whisk until smooth.
Step 4
Tip the cheesecake mixture into the tin and spread to level. Chill in the fridge for at least 6hr or ideally overnight.
Step 5
When ready to serve, remove cheesecake from tin and transfer to a serving plate. Peel off parchment paper. Arrange the assorted Kitkats on top and sprinkle with a little extra crushed Kitkat.
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