No Bake S'mores Cheesecake Bars

No Bake S'mores Cheesecake Bars

from momontimeout.com
Dessert
20 min
419 kcal / serving

These easy No Bake S'mores Cheesecake Bars are all you could ask for in a summer treat! Loaded with s'mores flavor without the fire OR baking! Just perfect for those hot summer months!

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cupsgraham cracker crumbs
  • ¼ cupgranulated sugar
  • 8 tbspunsalted butter
  • 24 ozcream cheese (softened)
  • 2 tbspheavy whipping cream
  • 2 cupsminiature marshmallows
  • 1 tspvanilla extract
  • ½ cuppowdered sugar
  • 9 ⅓ ozmilk chocolate bars (6 - 1.55 oz bars)
  • ⅓ cupheavy whipping cream
  • 2 cupsminiature marshmallows

Directions

Graham cracker crust

  1. 1

    Spray a 9-inch baking pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a medium-size bowl and stir with a fork until the butter is fully incorporated.

  3. 3

    Press the crumbs onto the bottom of the prepared pan to create the crust.

  4. 4

    Refrigerate crust for at least 30 minutes

Marshmallow cheesecake

  1. 1

    Beat cream cheese for 2 to 3 minutes on medium-high speed until light and fluffy.

  2. 2

    Add the heavy whipping cream and beat for an additional 2 minutes.

  3. 3

    In a separate bowl, microwave the marshmallows on high heat for 30 seconds. Stir until melted.

  4. 4

    Add the vanilla extract to the marshmallows and stir to combine.

  5. 5

    Add marshmallow and vanilla mixture to the cream cheese mixture and beat until incorporated and smooth.

  6. 6

    Add the powdered sugar and beat until combined.

  7. 7

    Pour the cheesecake filling onto the prepared crust. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until cheesecake is firm.

Milk chocolate ganache

  1. 1

    Break apart chocolate bars and place in a heat-proof container.

  2. 2

    Heat heavy whipping cream to scalding hot and pour over the top of the chocolate.

  3. 3

    Let sit for 3 minutes. Stir until smooth.

  4. 4

    Pour ganache over the top of the chilled cheesecake layer.

  5. 5

    Return to refrigerator and let chill for at least 30 minutes.

  6. 6

    Top with marshmallows and place under broiler for 30 seconds or until marshmallows are golden. You could also use a torch or leave them as is.

  7. 7

    Slice into bars and serve.