Yesterday we celebrated my husband’s birthday, and let me just say when you are a home baker, (especially one with a baking blog!) to say there are high expectations and just a little bit of pressure when it comes to making birthday cakes is an understatement! After much nagging questioning on my part in the days leading up to his birthday, he finally admitted he didn’t really mind what type of cake I made as he wouldn’t be eating much of it anyway – he is ‘in training’ for a big cycling race this weekend. With that in mind, I decided to be a little bit creative and experiment with this Mars Bar and Malteser Cheesecake I had been thinking about for sometime now.
This recipe was inspired by my no-bake Malteser and Mars Bar Slice and as I watched the melted mars bars combine with the creamy cheesecake mixture – I knew I was onto something good. I did consider holding back a little on the Maltesers (mainly so I could eat some!) but decided if there was ever a time to go all out – this was it.
After sharing a video of putting this cheesecake together over on my Facebook page, it became pretty clear that I wasn’t the only one who hoped this recipe turned out. We left the cheesecake safely tucked away in the fridge and went out for an early dinner (as you do with two kids under 3) and when we got home it was time to see how my experiment had gone.
As I nervously removed the tin, I breathed a huge sigh of relief as the cheesecake held its shape. I again held my breath when cutting the very first slice and thankfully a piece of this rich and smooth cheesecake easily slid away.
After a short break to take photos of the cheesecake (as you do) we finally lit a candle and sang happy birthday to the big boy, who after proclaiming he wasn’t interested in eating cake, happily enjoyed two large pieces.
Mars Bar and Malteser Cheesecake
Ingredients
- 200 g of chocolate ripple biscuits 1 pack
- 90 g of butter - melted
- 500 g of cream cheese - softened
- 130 g of thickened cream
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 110 g of caster sugar
- 4 x Mars Bars
- 2 x 155g packs of Maltesers
Instructions
- Line the base of a 22cm springform tin with baking paper and lightly grease the sides. Set aside until needed.
- Process the chocolate ripple biscuits (or similar) until the resemble breadcrumbs. Add the melted butter and stir until combined.
- Pour the biscuit mixture into your prepared tin and use a large metal spoon to cover the base with the mixture and flatten the surface.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, add the softened cream cheese, cream, caster sugar and vanilla extract and mix on a medium to high speed or until the mixture is thick, creamy and smooth.
- Meanwhile, chop the Mars Bars into small pieces and place in a microwave safe bowl. Cook for 30 second spurts (stirring in between each cook) until they have melted.
- Add the melted Mars Bars to your cream cheese mixture and mix on a medium speed to combine. Remove the mixer bowl from the stand and add 1 packet (approx 155g) of Maltesers and gently stir them through.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the biscuit base and top with the remaining Maltesers.
- Place in the fridge to set. Ideally you want to leave this overnight, but is should be ok after 4 hours.
- Remove the set cheesecake from the fridge and serve.
Nutrition
Mars Bar and Malteser Cheesecake Thermomix Instructions
1. Line the base of a 22cm springform tin with baking paper and lightly grease the sides. Set aside until needed.
2. Cut the butter in half and place into your Thermomix bowl. Cook for 2 minutes on 60 degrees speed 3 or until melted.
3. Add the chocolate ripple biscuits and mix for 10 seconds on speed 9. Use your spatula to scrape down the sides and mix again for another 10 seconds on speed 7.
4. Pour the biscuit mixture into your prepared tin and use a large metal spoon to cover the base with the biscuit mixture and flatten the surface.
5. Cut the Mars Bars into quarters and place them in a clean Thermomix bowl. Chop them for 10 seconds on speed 7 before cooking them for 3 minutes, 60 degrees, speed 2 or until melted.
6. Add the vanilla extract, cream cheese, cream and caster sugar to the Thermomix bowl and mix for 30 seconds on speed 5. Scrape down the sides and mix for another 3o seconds on speed 5.
7. Add 155g of Maltesers to the Thermomix bowl and mix for 20 seconds on reverse speed 2.
8. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the biscuit base and top with the remaining Maltesers.
9. Place in the fridge to set. Ideally, you want to leave this overnight, but it should be ok after 4 hours.
10. Remove the set cheesecake from the fridge and serve.
Notes
The above mixing times may vary depending on the softness of your cream cheese and Mars Bars. I suggest using cream cheese and Mars Bars which are both at room temperature and are soft.
This cheesecake is quite soft as it doesn’t contain gelatine. If your cheesecake is too soft or runny when you cut it – pop it back in the fridge to let it set for a bit longer.
If you like this cheesecake, you will LOVE this No Bake Malteser and Mars Bar Slice recipe.
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katrina bowden
I love this recipe but when adding creamit said to add 130grms what is that in cups or mls
laurenm83
Hi Katrina,
I’m so glad you like this recipe. It’s 130ml of cream to add. i hope you enjoy it 🙂
Bec @ The Plumbette
Oh my word! That cheesecake looks amazing!!! I think we need to have a get together ASAP so you can make this for our next catch up! X
laurenm83
Sounds like a great plan to me Bec!
peregrinationgourmande
That’s a great birthday cake. And i konw what you’re talking about… usually i’m never happy with my celebration baking productions! But it seems that everyone elses like them! haha
xx cathy
laurenm83
Thanks Cathy, you’ve got to love being a perfectionist 🙂
Kim @landofzonkt
Yum! How just incredibly delicious does this look… So could do a slice right now! Yum yum yum .
laurenm83
Thanks Kim!
Karin @ Calm to Conniption
I am sooo the best wife in the world with this recipe! Thanks for sharing and linking up!
laurenm83
haha, glad I could help! Thanks for hosting x
Frena
Hi Laurenm
The cake was so nice thanks for linking.
Dannielle@Zamamabakes
This cheesecake looks AMAZING Lauren.
Love how you were told not much would be eaten on the Birthday Boy’s part and than he enjoyed 2 large slices! You are definitely on a winner there!
Not having to muck around with gelatine makes it all the more inviting to make, mind you, you had me at maltesers.
Glad you had a great time celebrating!
laurenm83
Thanks Dannielle, we were all pretty happy with how it turned out! I agree no gelatine is always a bonus, it scares me a little for some reason.
Laura
hi you say to add cream what cream do you add?
laurenm83
Hi Laura, I used thickened cream. Sorry about that, I’ve just updated the ingredients list.
Have a great day 🙂
Liz
When you say thickened cream. Do you mean extra thick cream that doesn’t need whipping?
Lauren
Hi Liz, You need to use cream which has a consistency which is thicker than pouring cream but not the same as dolloped cream – it still needs to be whipped.
Alison
Hey Lauren. Now I’m confused. When you say that the cream needs to be whipped, do you mean along with the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla extract or prior to adding to be mixed in this step? Cheers!
Lauren
Hi Alison, you don’t need to whip the cream first, just add it to the mix along with the rest of the ingredients 🙂
Ashlea @ Glamour Coastal Living
Oh my…I made a forrero rocher cheesecake the other week. But this has got me craving cheesecake again, I think this is on my ‘to make’ list 🙂 O m g…. I am drooling 😛 x A
laurenm83
Ooh I love the sound of your cheesecake, Ferrero Rocher’s are my favourite!
Malinda @mybrownpaperpackages
Ha ha ha – cannot stop laughing. This happened in my house just last week for my hubbys birthday and yes, everything was paused while I took photos of the cake! Ha – such is the life of a blogger.
I’m sure if he knew about this cake before he put in his request he probably would have enjoyed this. Maybe I should save it for his next birthday.
laurenm83
You’ve got to love the life of a blogger! My husband has certainly learnt the hard way before cutting into anything or stealing a piece of treats he finds in the fridge!
Sammie @ The Annoyed Thyroid
I loved the video and I love the look of this cake. This cake would make any birthday truly happy! Mmmmm, mars-teaser magic!
laurenm83
Thanks lovely, I was a bit surprised with how many people liked the video! I think this comes pretty close to being his best birthday – and after we were in the Bahamas for his 30th that is sure saying something!