Snickers Cheesecake

(Courtesy of mrfood.com)

Ingredients:
4 (2.07 oz.) Snickers candy bars, coarsely chopped, divided
1 (9 inch) graham cracker pie crust
2 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 c. frozen whipped topping, thawed

Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spread 1/2 c. chopped candy in bottom of pie crust. Set aside.

In a large bowl, with an electric beater on medium speed, beat cream cheese and sugar for 2 minutes, or until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla and continue beating until thoroughly combined.

Reserve 1/2 c. of candy for garnish and stir remaining chopped candy into cream cheese mixture; mix well and pour into crust.

Bake 30 to 35 minutes, until almost set in center. Chill, cover loosely at least 4 hours or overnight.

When ready to serve, garnish with whipped topping and reserved candy pieces.