Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 sleeve (9 cookies) graham crackers
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the cheesecake:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled
Marshmallow frosting:
- 2 egg whites
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 Hershey’s bar, broken into pieces
Directions
For the crust:
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Thoroughly grease a mini cheesecake pan. Place the graham crackers in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Add in the melted butter and pulse until moistened. Divide the mixture among the cavities of the cheesecake pan, about 1 heaping tablespoon in each. Firmly press into the bottom of each cavity (a shot glass or other small object makes easy work of this). Set aside.
For the cheesecake:
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In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese and sugar on medium-high speed until creamy and well combined. Add in the vanilla and cream and continue beating until well combined and thickened. Pour in the melted chocolate. Divide the mixture among each cavity and cover with plastic wrap.
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Chill until firm, at least 4 hours or overnight.
For the frosting:
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Place the egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar in the heatproof bowl of an electric mixer. Set over a saucepan of simmering water. Whisk constantly until the sugar is dissolved and the whites are warm to the touch, 3 to 4 minutes.
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Transfer the bowl to an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Start beating on low speed then gradually increase to high, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add in the vanilla and beat until combined. Remove to a piping bag fitted with a plain open tip, such as the Ateco #808. Pipe a dollop onto each cheesecake.
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If desired, use a kitchen torch to lightly toast the marshmallow. Garnish with a piece of Hershey’s bar. Return to the fridge until ready to serve. Cheesecakes are best served the day they are made, but may be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Just wondering how many Graham Cracker crumbs one package comes out to? Is it 2 cups? Or is there a gram measurement? Packages vary and would love another measurement if possible.
Thanks!
Melissa
Each sleeve is about 1 cup, but I haven’t weighed them so I can’t say gram measurement for sure! That’s coming from the 14.4 oz package of Honey Maid Graham Crackers. Hope this helps!
If you could also include measurements in metric system for accurate, it would be a lot easier for someone like me, who isn’t familiar with cup measurement.
And i really appreciate your hard works.You bring new items and its all free. I have learned many small details that are crucial for baking than i do from classes. Lastly, sorry for extra work but if it’s too much work plz don’t mind me. Thank you & good days to u.
#from Nepal
Please post gram weight of graham cookies because in my country different size and packets are available so I’m not sure what size or packet I’ll use.
Thanks love from Pakistan
Oh these s’mores mini cheese cakes look awesome! Just wondering ….what kind of cheesecake pan do you use? Mini muffin pan they wouldn’t come out so nice.
Could you show me a pic of mini cheesecake pans and does it need to be greased?
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When your recipe calls for heavy cream, what kind do you use and what % fat
You have a wonderful website and have quickly become my go to for mini cheesecakes, my family has loved all of the recipes I have tried. One comment on this recipe, I tried to cheat the first time, and used the jar of marshmallow cream, it didn’t pipe on as well, was not aesthetically pleasing, and the marshmallow was a little heavier and sweeter. It is worth the time and effort to make the recipe provided.
That will be helpful to others who are thinking about trying that, thanks for sharing!
Could you use marshmallow fluff for the topping? TIA 🙂
Can i get a PDF of the cheesecake recipe
If I were going to make these in mason jar lids, instead of a mini cheesecake pan, how would you adjust the recipe?
Hi! These look so delicious! would it be possible to make these ahead and freeze them?
The cheesecakes themselves should freeze just fine, but I’d hold off on freezing them with the marshmallow topping because that won’t freeze well.
Excelen
They’re so cute!! Could you use jarred marshmallow crème?
If I’m making ahead (Wednesday night – make, Friday night -serve) should I just make the cake tonight and do the frosting on Friday? Wondering the best way to get ahead of the dessert prep. Thanks!
Yes! That would work best.
I tried this recipe, and although it was easy and tasty, mine didn’t set firm, even overnight. Do you think that substituting half&half for the heavy cream would’ve caused this? I was hoping to cut down on the calories and heavy cream is expensive in my town.
Yes, it’s very likely the half & half caused it to be more watery 🙁
Wow! These looks really amazing! A view of heaven! I love it! It’s tasty and it’s no bake! They are just so mouthwatering!
These looks so tasty and easy. I have been looking for a no bake cheese cake. Also this looks so perfect for summer. I can`t wait to make these.
These wouldn’t last 5 minutes in my house!!!
These are so adorable, and they look so yummy! 🙂 I live in Phoenix too, and can definitely sympathize with not wanting to heat up the oven during the summer! These are the perfect solution! Pinned!
I dutifully raise my hand for no-bake cheesecake, Tessa.. I love them and they are just so easy to put together…Loved ur cute cheesecakes.. thanks for sharing
Hi, I don’t have cream of tartar here in Brazil. CAN I substitue it? This looks delicious!
Love how you made s’mores into a cheesecake! Perfect for summer days where you want a treat but don’t want to turn o the oven!
This looks SO delicious! Definitely have to give this a shot sometime this summer! Sounds like the perfect dessert for July 4th to me.
Yes, please post more no bake recipes! Any idea how this would work in a full size pan?
oh em gee…… seriously adorable! I can so relate to no oven in the heat! LOVE!!
These look seriously, ridiculously, AMAZING!
These are so cute! I love that dollop of marshmallow on top!
What adorable little cheesecakes! These sound delicious, love how easy they are too 🙂