No Bake S'Mores Cheesecake
Tags: Dessert
Yield: 12
- 2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1/2 cup chocolate chopped
- 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon vanilla plus 1 teaspoon
- 24 oz light cream cheese 3 packages
- 1 1/4 cup powdered icing sugar
- 1 1/2 cups + 3 tbsp heavy cream 35%
- 3 large egg whites
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and butter. Line a 9″ Springform pan with parchment paper (snapping it between the outer ring and the bottom so that it sticks out the edges). Press crumbs firmly into the bottom of the pan. *See NOTES for option to bake crust*
- In a small bowl, combine chocolate and 3 tablespoons cream. Microwave on high for 15 seconds at a time, stirring each time, until melted. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
- In a medium bowl, toss marshmallows with 1 teaspoon vanilla. Microwave for 20 seconds and stir until smooth, heating again for another 10 seconds if necessary. Set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
- With an electric mixer, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add 1½ cups cream and beat on high for 3-4 minutes, until fluffy.
- Add in cooled chocolate mixture and melted marshmallows and beat until smooth and combined. Pour over graham cracker crust and refrigerate at least 6 hours or until set.
- Marshmallow CreamPlace about 1″ of water into a small pot and bring to a simmer on the stove. Place a larger glass bowl over top, so that it’s not touching the water. Add the egg whites, sugar and cream of tartar and whisk until combined.
- Continue heating and whisking until sugar is dissolved and egg mixture is warm but not hot.
- Beat with an electric mixer until cooled to room temperature and soft peaks form — this can take some time, just be patient. It may take 5-8 minutes.
- Remove outer ring of the Springform pan and pipe or spread marshmallow cream over top. Use a kitchen torch to toast marshmallow if desired (optional).
- OPTIONAL: Bake the crust at 350 degrees for 10 minutes if desired — this only ensures that it will be firmer and less crumbly.
