Mini Smores Cheesecake Recipe
Who loves smores? If you’re a fan of all things smores, this Smores Cheesecake recipe is calling your name! This literally tastes like a Cheesecake Factory cheesecake but in mini form! It’s time to treat yourself to this smores cheesecake recipe asap!
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Why Make Smores Cheesecake Bites?
These mini cheesecake bites are simple and topped with chocolate ganache! Does it get any better than that? I don’t think so – and I’m hoping you’ll agree!
The next time that you’re craving smores, you don’t have to light a fire to get that taste and flavor. It can be as simple as making personal cheesecakes for everyone to enjoy whenever they want!
These little cheesecakes would be great for a summer dessert or even for birthday party fun! There’s no time like the present to make these mini sweet treats!
What Are Smores?
Smores are a combination of chocolate, marshmallows, and graham crackers. They’re usually popular when camping and made around the campfire, but you can make them easily in any type of dessert.
Do I Have To Make Homemade Cheesecake Crust?
Nope, not at all. I love making the crust because it’s delicious and easy to do, but you can easily buy the mini crusts at the store or experiment and use something else.
I think that using mini phyllo dough would be yummy as well.
Recipe Ingredients
Graham Cracker Crust
- Ground Graham Crackers: Provides the classic base for the cheesecake, adding a crunchy texture and familiar graham flavor.
- Sugar: Adds sweetness to the crust, enhancing the graham cracker’s natural taste.
- Unsalted Sweet Cream Butter, melted: Binds the crust together and gives it a rich, buttery flavor.
S’mores Cheesecake
- Cream Cheese: The main ingredient for a smooth and creamy cheesecake base.
- Sugar: Sweetens the cheesecake filling, balancing the tanginess of the cream cheese.
- Sour Cream: Adds a slight tang and creaminess, making the cheesecake extra rich.
- Pure Vanilla Bean Paste: Infuses the cheesecake with a deep, natural vanilla flavor, enhancing the overall taste.
- Eggs: Helps bind the ingredients together, giving the cheesecake structure.
- Nestle Toll House Hot Fudge Sundae Baking Pieces: Adds a burst of chocolate flavor and texture reminiscent of s’mores.
Chocolate Ganache
- Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips: Creates a rich and smooth ganache with a deep chocolate flavor.
- Heavy Whipping Cream: Adds creaminess and ensures the ganache has a silky texture.
Topping
Sugar Waffle Cone Pieces: Provides a crunchy texture and a hint of sweetness, reminiscent of the graham cracker base.
Whipped Cream: Adds a light, airy finishing touch, balancing the richness of the cheesecake.
How To Make Smores Cheesecake Bites
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees and line the cupcake/muffin pan with the cupcake liners
Using a medium bowl, whisk the graham cracker, sugar, and melted butter until a wet sandlike mixture forms
Scoop 1 ½ tbsp of graham cracker crust into the cupcake liners and press into an even bottom using a flat bottom glass or measuring cup
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 5 minutes
Remove and allow to cool completely
Preheat the oven to 350
Using a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until combined and smooth Beat in the sour cream and vanilla until combined and smooth
One egg at a time, beat until combined
Fold in the 1 ½ C of the chocolate and marshmallow mix
Fill the cupcake liners about ¾ almost full and bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until the cupcakes are set. It’s okay if there is a slight jiggle in the center!
Remove and allow to cool on the counter until room temp before moving to the fridge overnight
Using a small pot, bring the heavy whipping cream to a simmer and pour over the ½ C chocolate chips and let sit for 1 minute before whisking until smooth
Spoon 1 tablespoon of ganache onto the top of the cheesecakes
Top with whipped cream, the nestle sundae mix, and a broken piece of sugar waffle cone Enjoy!
Can I freeze cheesecake?
Yes, you can freeze cheesecake! Just be sure to store it in the airtight container and keep it in the fridge.
You can thaw it out quickly by moving it to the fridge from the freezer and giving it an hour or so.
Can I make other flavors of cheesecake?
You bet! You can easily change up the flavor of the cheesecake by just changing up the toppings. Add some cherries on top for cherry cheesecake, or leave them plain. So many options.
Smores Mini Cheesecake Recipe
This mini cheesecake recipe is the best way to make a sweet treat!
Ingredients
Graham cracker crust
- 1 ¼ C ground graham crackers
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 5 tbsp unsalted sweet cream butter, melted
Smore Cheesecake
- 2 - 8oz cream cheese, softened
- ⅔ c sugar
- ¼ c sour cream
- 1 tsp pure vanilla bean paste
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ C Nestle Toll House hot fudge sundae baking pieces (chocolate pieces only)
Chocolate Ganache
- ½ C semi sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ C heavy whipping cream
Topping
- Fresh whipped cream
- Sugar waffle cone pieces
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees and line the cupcake/muffin pan with the cupcake liners
Using a medium bowl, whisk the graham cracker, sugar and melted butter until a wet sandlike mixture forms
Scoop 1 ½ tbsp of graham cracker crust into the cupcake liners and press into a even bottom using a flat bottom glass or measuring cup
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 5 minutes
Remove and allow to cool completely
Preheat the oven to 350
Using a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until combined and smooth Beat in the sour cream and vanilla until combined and smooth
One egg at a time, beat until combined
Fold in the 1 ½ C of the chocolate and marshmallow mix
Fill the cupcake liners about ¾ almost full and bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until the cupcakes are set. It’s okay if there is a slight jiggle in the center!
Remove and allow to cool on the counter until room temp before moving to the fridge overnight
Using a small pot, bring the heavy whipping cream to a simmer and pour over the ½ C chocolate chips and let sit for 1 minute before whisking until smooth
Spoon 1 tablespoon of ganache onto the top of the cheesecakes
Top with whipped cream, the nestle sundae mix, and a broken piece of sugar waffle cone
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