How to Make a S'mores Cheesecake

S'mores are sweet treats long associated with warm summer and cool fall nights spent around campfires. Its is unclear who invented the first s'more, but the basic ingredients have been around since the late 19th century. You need three things to build a s'more: graham crackers, marshmallows and solid chocolate. When looking to create a distinctive cheesecake with s'more flavor, all you need to do is join the key elements with a traditional filling recipe.

Tips and Warnings

• As an alternative, you can use a chocolate cookie pie crust to enhance the flavor. If you prefer to make your own crust, mix 2 cups crushed graham crackers with 1/4 cup melted butter and 3 tbsp. brown sugar. Press the mixture into the bottom of a baking or pie pan and bake the crust in the oven until it browns, or approximately 15 minutes. If you prefer to not add the toppings to the cheesecake batter before baking, you can add the marshmallows, crackers and chocolate after baking the dessert. Place the ingredients on top of the cooked cake and use a handheld cooking torch to melt them together.

Things You'll Need

• 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 8 oz. marshmallow cream
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp. vanilla extract
• 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup chocolate chunks
• 1 graham cracker pie crust
• 1/2 cup miniature marshmallows
• 1/4 cup chopped graham crackers

References

• FoodNetwork.com; S'mores Cheesecake Bars; Aaron McCargo Jr.; 2011
• Kraft Foods; S'Mores Cheesecake Squares; 2011
• Girl Scouts of Western Washington; S'mores Amour; Katie Baron; 2004