No Bake S'mores Cheesecake is the ultimate summer dessert with creamy, gooey marshmallow cheesecake adorned with rich, decadent chocolate ganache in a classic graham cracker crust. No need to start a campfire to enjoy s'mores!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword No Bake S'mores Cheesecake
Prep Time 20 minutesminutes
Setting Time 2 hourshours
Total Time 2 hourshours20 minutesminutes
Servings 12slices
Calories 537kcal
Author Michelle
Ingredients
For the Graham Cracker Crust
13-14full sized graham crackers(makes about 1.5-2 cups crumbs)
Marshmallows and crushed graham crackersfor garnish
Instructions
For the Crust
Line a 9-inch cake pan. Set aside.
Place graham crackers in a food processor and process until they're fine crumbs.
Add sugar and melted butter in the food processor with the graham cracker crumbs and process again until combined.
Pour graham cracker mixture into a lined 9-inch pie or cake pan. Spread evenly and press the crumbs down with a flat-bottomed glass to flatten into a crust.
Put the crust in the freezer while preparing the cheesecake filling.
For the Marshmallow Cheesecake Filling
In a large bowl, whip cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
In a separate large microwave-safe mixing bowl, soften the marshmallows by microwaving for 30-45 seconds. (They will be puffed up and soft.)
Add cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla to softened marshmallows and beat to combine.
Add whipped cream and beat again to combine.
Remove the crust from the freezer, and pour the filling onto the crust. Spread evenly. Place in the refrigerator while preparing the ganache.
For the Ganache Topping
Place very finely chopped chocolate in a large bowl. Set aside.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat cream until steaming but not boiling, stirring often.
Gradually add the hot cream to the bowl of chocolate, and whisk until the mixture is smooth.
Allow the chocolate mixture to cool, about 10 minutes.
To Assemble
Pour ganache over chocolate and spread evenly or swirl into cheesecake.
Garnish with marshmallows and crushed graham crackers.
Cover and let set completely in the refrigerator, about 2 hours.
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Notes
Don't replace marshmallows with marshmallow creme. It will not set as well.
Should chill for at least 2 hours. It's best to chill even longer for about 8 hours or overnight to make sure it's completely set.
DO NOT try to set the cheesecake in the freezer. It will ruin the texture. I promise the extra wait will be worth it!
Storage: Cover and store leftover cheesecake in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Freezer Directions: Allow the cheesecake to set for at least the 2 full hours. After it sets in the refrigerator, wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator, then slice and serve.