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S’mores Cheesecake Bars - A Campfire Classic Meets Creamy Dessert

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • For the crust:
  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • Pinch of salt
  • For the cheesecake layer:
  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (or 2 teaspoons flour)
  • Pinch of salt
  • For the s’mores topping:
  • 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
  • 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped (or chocolate chips)
  • 1–2 graham crackers, roughly broken for sprinkling
  • Equipment: 8- or 9-inch square baking pan, parchment paper, mixing bowls, electric mixer, spatula

Method
 

  1. Prep the pan: Line your pan with parchment, leaving overhang for easy lifting. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Make the crust: Stir graham crumbs, sugar, melted butter, and a pinch of salt until the mixture looks like wet sand. Press firmly into an even layer in the pan. Bake for 8–10 minutes until set. Cool slightly.
  3. Beat the cheesecake: In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Mix in sour cream, vanilla, cornstarch, and salt. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low just until combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Bake the cheesecake layer: Pour filling over the crust. Smooth the top. Bake 22–28 minutes, until edges are set and the center still has a slight jiggle.
  5. Cool, then add topping: Let the pan cool on a rack for 15 minutes. Sprinkle chocolate and mini marshmallows evenly over the warm cheesecake.
  6. Toast the topping: Return to the oven for 3–5 minutes, just until marshmallows puff and turn golden. For deeper color, broil 20–60 seconds, watching closely.
  7. Chill to set: Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate at least 3 hours (overnight is best). Lift out with parchment and cut into bars with a sharp knife, wiping between cuts.