S’mores Cheesecake Cups (Printable Version)
Chocolate cheesecake cups with graham crust and toasted marshmallow topping. Perfect for parties and family dessert.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Crust
01 - 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
→ Cheesecake Filling
04 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
05 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 1/4 cup sour cream
08 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled
→ Topping
10 - 12 large marshmallows
11 - 1 ounce milk chocolate, chopped
12 - Extra crushed graham crackers
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line each cavity of a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
02 - Stir together graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until the mixture is evenly moistened. Distribute about 1 tablespoon into each muffin liner and press firmly to form an even layer. Bake for 5 minutes, then remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.
03 - Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese and sugar until completely smooth. Blend in the egg, sour cream, and vanilla extract just until combined. Gently fold in the cooled, melted semi-sweet chocolate.
04 - Evenly spoon the cheesecake filling onto each crust, smoothing the tops. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until centers are just set. Remove from the oven and cool to room temperature.
05 - Transfer cooled cups to the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours to set.
06 - Place one marshmallow on each chilled cheesecake cup. Toast for 1 to 2 minutes under a broiler on high, or use a kitchen torch until marshmallows are browned and slightly blistered.
07 - Drizzle with melted milk chocolate and sprinkle with extra graham cracker crumbs if desired. Serve immediately while marshmallows are warm.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Uses simple pantry and fridge staples for fuss-free prep
- Ready in under three hours with hardly any hands-on time
- No need for a water bath or springform pan
- Fun to make with kids and delivers a big wow with minimal effort
02 -
- High in creamy protein from the dairy
- Perfect make-ahead dessert that looks impressive
- Each cup is portion controlled and kid-friendly
03 -
- Soften your cream cheese fully or risk a lumpy batter Even thirty seconds in the microwave on low helps
- Let chocolate cool before adding so it does not seize or curdle the filling
- Watch marshmallows closely under the broiler as they brown fast and can go from golden to burnt in no time
- I always keep a kitchen torch handy for extra precision when toasting the marshmallow