Description
Creamy s’mores cheesecake brings campfire nostalgia to dessert lovers with its graham cracker crust, rich chocolate layers, and pillowy marshmallow topping. Indulgent flavors blend seamlessly, promising a sweet escape that satisfies classic comfort cravings you won’t soon forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Base
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling
- 3 (8 ounces/226 grams) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
Instructions
- Craft the graham cracker foundation by blending crumbs with melted butter and sugar, pressing firmly into a springform pan’s base. Bake the crust for 10 minutes at 325°F, allowing it to cool completely while preparing subsequent layers.
- Create a silky cheesecake mixture by thoroughly combining cream cheese and sugar until ultra-smooth. Gently incorporate vanilla extract, then introduce eggs individually, mixing minimally to maintain a delicate texture. Softly fold in sour cream and heavy cream until fully integrated.
- Transfer the velvety cheesecake mixture atop the cooled crust, ensuring an even distribution. Bake for approximately 50-55 minutes, watching for a slightly wobbly center that indicates perfect doneness. After baking, leave the cheesecake inside the oven with the door slightly ajar for one hour to prevent surface cracking.
- Arrange mini marshmallows generously across the cheesecake’s surface. Using a kitchen torch, caramelize the marshmallows until they achieve a golden, toasted appearance with appealing caramel hints.
- Produce a luxurious chocolate drizzle by melting chocolate chips with heavy cream in short microwave intervals, stirring between each heating cycle until achieving a glossy, smooth consistency. Elegantly cascade the molten chocolate over the toasted marshmallow layer.
- Refrigerate the completed dessert for a minimum of four hours, preferably overnight, to allow flavors to meld and texture to set perfectly. When ready, slice and serve this decadent s’mores-inspired cheesecake.
Notes
- Let the cheesecake cool gradually in the oven with the door slightly ajar to reduce sudden temperature changes that cause surface cracks.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until silky, then add eggs one at a time on low speed to maintain a creamy, lump-free texture.
- Use a kitchen torch for precise golden browning, or carefully broil in the oven, watching closely to avoid burning.
- This dessert can be prepared a day in advance, allowing flavors to meld and making party planning easier.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg