S’more Cheesecake

This luscious dessert is just as wonderfully tasty as the campfire snack that inspired it. It's a great way to savor a summer classic anytime of year. Our 4-year-old daughter likes it so much that she's requested it for her next birthday!

S’more Cheesecake

Average Rating: 4.777777

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 45 min. + chilling
YIELD: 12 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 36 squares)
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted

  • FILLING:
  • 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup miniature marshmallows

  • TOPPING:
  • 1 cup miniature marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon shortening

Instructions

  • 1. In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom and 1-3/4 in. up the sides of a greased 10-in. springform pan; set aside.
  • 2. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, milk and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low just until combined. Stir in chocolate chips and marshmallows. Pour over crust. Place on a baking sheet.
  • 3. Bake at 325° for 40-45 minutes or until center is almost set. Sprinkle with marshmallows. Bake 4-6 minutes longer or until marshmallows are puffed.
  • 4. Meanwhile, melt chocolate chips and shortening in a heavy saucepan or microwave; stir until smooth. Drizzle over marshmallows.
  • 5. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 486 calories, 27g fat (15g saturated fat), 106mg cholesterol, 292mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (44g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein.