By Lindy Van Schalkwyk, last updated on January 25, 2023
Our Galaxy caramel cheesecake recipe is filled with rich vanilla, chocolate, and caramel flavors. This blend creates a luscious and decadent dessert!
And did we mention that it is a no-bake cheesecake recipe? This means that it requires even less work and time to make than your average baked cheesecake. So, read on to learn how we make this extraordinarily flavorful dessert from scratch!
What You Need To Make This Delicious No-Bake Galaxy Caramel Cheesecake Recipe
Ingredients for the crust
- 2 cups digestive biscuits or Graham crackers
- 1/3 cup caster sugar
- 8 tablespoons salted butter, melted
Ingredients for the filling
- 24 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened at room temperature
- 3/4 cup caster sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, room temperature
- 5 ounces Galaxy Caramel chocolate bars, chopped
Ingredients for the toppings
- Caramel sauce
- Chocolate sauce
- Whipped cream
- Galaxy Caramel buttons
- Galaxy Caramel pieces
Equipment
- 10-inch springform cake pan
- Non-stick baking paper
- Non-stick cooking spray
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Food processor, optional
- Mixing bowls
- Electric or hand mixer
- Rubber or silicone spatula
- Plastic or saran wrap
- Offset palette knife, optional
- Cake stand or serving board
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Make the cheesecake crust
To start, line a springform cake pan with non-stick baking paper at the bottom. Then, spray the sides with non-stick baking spray. Set it aside.
Next, start making the cheesecake crust. Place the biscuits or crackers inside a food processor. Pulse it until you have a uniform fine crumb. Then, add the caster sugar and melted butter. Mix until you have a uniform wet crumb mixture.
Step 2: Set the cheesecake crust
Press the fine crumbs into the lined cheesecake pan. Use the back of a flat measuring cup or glass to level the crumbs and pack them in tightly.
You can create a slight edge around the side of the pan if you’d like. But, it isn’t necessary. Then, set the crust inside the fridge to harden for about 30 minutes.
Step 3: Make the no-bake cheesecake batter
To start, place the cream cheese, caster sugar, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl. Beat the ingredients until the sugar starts to dissolve and the mixture becomes fluffy. You should also have a lump-free cream cheese base.
Then, add the heavy cream and whip the mixture on high. Keep mixing until the cheesecake batter becomes fluffy and can hold its shape.
Finally, fold in the chopped Galaxy caramel bar and make sure it’s well distributed.
Step 4: Set the cheesecake
The next step in this Galaxy caramel cheesecake recipe is to pour the batter into your set cheesecake crust. Then, wrap the entire pan with plastic or saran wrap.
Place the cheesecake inside the fridge and allow it to set for at least 6 hours. Preferably, it should be set overnight (10 hours).
Step 5: Remove the cheesecake from the pan
Once your cheesecake has been set, you can remove it from the pan. Smooth the outside with a slightly heated palette knife to create a beautifully smooth surface.
Place the cheesecake on a serving board or cake stand.
Step 6: Decorate your cheesecake
You can play around with how you decorate this Galaxy caramel cheesecake recipe. We like to drizzle a generous amount of caramel and chocolate sauce over the surface. Then, top the cheesecake with whipped cream and Galaxy chocolate buttons and pieces.
You can create any decorative details that you’d like.
Expert Tips And Tricks
- You can make your own chocolate sauce using melted Galaxy chocolate bars. It is incredibly easy but takes more time and effort.
- The same goes for the caramel sauce. There are loads of easy recipes out there. But again, they require extra effort and work.
- If you’d like, you can actually make this recipe completely vegan. Galaxy chocolate has vegan options. Then, you just need to substitute the cream cheese, heavy cream, butter, and whipped cream with vegan alternatives.
- Always use room-temperature ingredients when making a cheesecake batter. This will ensure you have a lump-free mixture that isn’t overmixed. The ingredients will blend together effortlessly.
- To properly remove the cheesecake from the pan, first, separate it from the sides. You can use a slightly heated thin knife blade. Remove the side of the springform pan. Next, loosen the cheesecake crust from the base of the pan. Use two large palette knives or spatulas to lift the cheesecake off the base and transfer it to the serving board.
Preparations Times And Servings
| Preparation Times | Setting Times | Servings |
| 25 minutes | 6 hours | 8-10 |
Wrapping Things Up
We hope you enjoyed this Galaxy caramel cheesecake recipe as much as we did! It is incredibly easy to make and has a rich flavor and incredibly chocolatey soft texture. It will be perfect for any occasion that requires a little bit more class than your average vanilla cheesecake.
Feel free to share this recipe along to your fellow cheesecake lovers. And, let us know what you think about it in the comments below!
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Decadent & Luscious Galaxy Caramel Cheesecake Recipe
Equipment
- 10-inch springform cake pan
- Non-stick baking paper
- Non-stick cooking spray
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Food processor, optional
- Mixing bowls
- Electric or hand mixer
- Rubber or silicone spatula
- Plastic or saran wrap
- Offset palette knife, optional
- Cake stand or serving board
Ingredients
Ingredients for the crust
- 2 cups digestive biscuits or Graham crackers
- 1/3 cup caster sugar
- 8 tablespoons salted butter, melted
Ingredients for the filling
- 24 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened at room temperature
- 3/4 cup caster sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, room temperature
- 5 ounces Galaxy Caramel chocolate bars, chopped
Ingredients for the toppings
- Caramel sauce
- Chocolate sauce
- Whipped cream
- Galaxy Caramel buttons
- Galaxy Caramel pieces
Instructions
- Make the cheesecake crustTo start, line a springform cake pan with non-stick baking paper at the bottom. Then, spray the sides with non-stick baking spray. Set it aside.Next, start making the cheesecake crust. Place the biscuits or crackers inside a food processor. Pulse it until you have a uniform fine crumb. Then, add the caster sugar and melted butter. Mix until you have a uniform wet crumb mixture.2 cups digestive biscuits or Graham crackers, 1/3 cup caster sugar, 8 tablespoons salted butter, melted
- Set the cheesecake crustPress the fine crumbs into the lined cheesecake pan. Use the back of a flat measuring cup or glass to level the crumbs and pack them in tightly.You can create a slight edge around the side of the pan if you'd like. But, it isn't necessary. Then, set the crust inside the fridge to harden for about 30 minutes.
- Make the no-bake cheesecake batterTo start, place the cream cheese, caster sugar, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl. Beat the ingredients until the sugar starts to dissolve and the mixture becomes fluffy. You should also have a lump-free cream cheese base.Then, add the heavy cream and whip the mixture on high. Keep mixing until the cheesecake batter becomes fluffy and can hold its shape.Finally, fold in the chopped Galaxy caramel bar and make sure it's well distributed.24 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened at room temperature, 3/4 cup caster sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, room temperature, 5 ounces Galaxy Caramel chocolate bars, chopped
- Set the cheesecakeThe next step in this Galaxy caramel cheesecake recipe is to pour the batter into your set cheesecake crust. Then, wrap the entire pan with plastic or saran wrap.Place the cheesecake inside the fridge and allow it to set for at least 6 hours. Preferably, it should be set overnight (10 hours).
- Remove the cheesecake from the panOnce your cheesecake has been set, you can remove it from the pan. Smooth the outside with a slightly heated palette knife to create a beautifully smooth surface.Place the cheesecake on a serving board or cake stand.
- Decorate your cheesecakeYou can play around with how you decorate this Galaxy caramel cheesecake recipe. We like to drizzle a generous amount of caramel and chocolate sauce over the surface. Then, top the cheesecake with whipped cream and Galaxy chocolate buttons and pieces.You can create any decorative details that you'd like.Caramel sauce, Chocolate sauce, Whipped cream, Galaxy Caramel buttons, Galaxy Caramel pieces
Notes
Lindy Van Schalkwyk is a culinary specialist with a background in Advanced Cooking, Advanced Pâtisserie, Media Communications and Nutrition. She has gained invaluable experience in the culinary industry having worked in some of the top restaurants in Africa in 2016 and 2017. Her expertise in nutrition has enabled her to develop recipes for special dietary needs. In 2018, Lindy began working in the Food Media industry, focusing on recipe development, recipe writing, food writing and food styling.