T G I Friday's One Hour in the Candy Store

Dive into a world of pure, sugar-coated delight with T G I Friday's One Hour in the Candy Store—a no-bake dessert that transforms your childhood candy cravings into a vibrant, shareable treat! Starting with a buttery chocolate sandwich cookie crust, this cheesecake-inspired creation is layered with a velvety cream cheese filling lightened by whipped cream. But the real magic happens on top: a whimsical medley of mini marshmallows, colorful candy-coated chocolates, gummy candies, and sprinkles, all drizzled in luscious caramel and chocolate sauces. Perfect for parties or satisfying a major sweet tooth, this easy-to-make dessert (ready in just one hour) is equal parts fun, decadent, and visually stunning. Unleash your inner kid in a candy store with every slice!

Nutriscore Rating: 34/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 20 pieces chocolate sandwich cookies
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 0.75 cups granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1.25 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup mini marshmallows
• 1 cup colorful candy-coated chocolates
• 0.5 cups gummy candies
• 0.25 cups caramel sauce
• 0.25 cups chocolate sauce
• 0.25 cups sprinkles

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

In a food processor, crush the chocolate sandwich cookies into fine crumbs.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, mix the cookie crumbs with the melted butter until evenly combined.

Step 4

Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form a firm crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then let it cool completely.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth and creamy.

Step 6

Add the vanilla extract and continue mixing until well combined.

Step 7

In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.

Step 8

Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the cooled cookie crust and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 9

Refrigerate the cheesecake for 2 hours to set, or until firm.

Step 10

Once the cheesecake is set, top it with mini marshmallows, candy-coated chocolates, and gummy candies for a colorful candy store effect.

Step 11

Drizzle caramel and chocolate sauces over the top for added sweetness and visual appeal.

Step 12

Sprinkle with your favorite sprinkles to complete the look.

Step 13

Slice and serve immediately for a fun, candy-filled dessert experience!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2265.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	9285.0

Total Fat 528.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 267.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 997.2mg	0%
Sodium 4853.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1094.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.3g	0%
Total Sugars 782.7g
Protein 71.7g	0%

Vitamin D 3.2IU	0%
Calcium 832.8mg	0%
Iron 28.4mg	0%
Potassium 2131.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.5%

Protein: 3.0%

Carbs: 46.5%