Description
A rich and creamy cheesecake inspired by classic campfire flavors, featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, smooth vanilla filling, silky chocolate ganache, and golden toasted marshmallows on top.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 200 grams)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200 grams), divided
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (113 grams), melted
- 24 ounces cream cheese (680 grams), softened
- 1 cup sour cream (240 grams)
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips (170 grams)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (120 milliliters)
- 2 cups mini marshmallows (about 100 grams)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (163 degrees Celsius) and lightly grease a springform pan.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup of the sugar, and melted butter until combined and resembling wet sand.
- Press the crust mixture firmly into the bottom of the springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then allow to cool slightly.
- Beat cream cheese with the remaining 3/4 cup sugar until smooth. Add sour cream and vanilla extract and mix well. Add eggs one at a time on low speed, mixing just until incorporated.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust. Place the springform pan inside a roasting pan and add hot water halfway up the sides to create a water bath.
- Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, until the center is slightly jiggly but set around the edges. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside with the door slightly open for 1 hour.
- Heat chocolate chips and heavy cream together until smooth to form a ganache. Spread evenly over the cooled cheesecake.
- Top with mini marshmallows and place under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes, watching closely, until marshmallows are golden.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for a smooth filling without lumps.
- Do not overmix after adding the eggs to prevent cracks.
- Chill thoroughly before slicing for clean cuts and best texture.
- Watch the marshmallows carefully under the broiler as they brown quickly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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