Looking down, you see a round cheesecake with a glistening layer of torched meringue on top, adorned with pieces of honeyed graham crackers. The intricate swirls of the toasted meringue contrast beautifully with the specks of crushed graham on top. Cut into it, and you reveal dense layers of creamy, dark chocolate cheesecake and a graham cracker crust, an symphony of beige, brown and rich dark hues.

Dark Chocolate S'mores Cheesecake

Name: Dark Chocolate S'mores Cheesecake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: graham crackers, 1.5 cups finely crushed; unsalted butter, 1/2 cup melted; cream cheese, 3 packs softened to room temperature; dark chocolate, 200g melted and cooled; sugar, 1 cup none; vanilla extract, 1 tsp none; large eggs, 3 at room temperature; marshmallow fluff, 2 cups none; salt, a pinch none

Category Dessert

Prep 30 minutes

Cook 60 minutes

Style American

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: August 10, 2024

This S'mores Day, let's elevate the classic campfire treat and turn it into a sophisticated, decadent dessert! Introducing our S'mores Cheesecake, infused with the flavors of toasted marshmallow, graham crackers, and rich dark chocolate. A toasted marshmallow layer on top adds a beautiful textural contrast and enhances the iconic S'mores flavor.

Ingredients (for 10)

Graham crackers - 1.5 cups - finely crushed
Unsalted butter - 1/2 cup - melted
Cream cheese - 3 packs - softened to room temperature
Dark chocolate - 200g - melted and cooled
Sugar - 1 cup - none
Vanilla extract - 1 tsp - none
Large eggs - 3 - at room temperature
Marshmallow fluff - 2 cups - none
Salt - a pinch - none

Preparation

Step 1 - 🕰️🔥🌡️

Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
Step 2 - 🥣🔨🍪

Mix the crushed graham crackers and melted butter, press this mixture into a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust. Bake it for 10 minutes.
Step 3 - 🧀🥚🍫

Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy. Slowly add in eggs until just blended, then fold in the cooled, melted dark chocolate.
Step 4 - 🥧⏲️🔥

Pour the filling mixture onto the prepared crust and bake for 50 minutes or until lightly brown and set.
Step 5 - 🍰☁️🔥

Let the cheesecake cool, then evenly spread marshmallow fluff on top. Toast the marshmallow layer until golden brown using a blow torch or the grill function in your oven.
Step 6 - 🍰❄️⏲️

Let it chill in the fridge for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight, before serving.

Additional

There's a fun variation for those loving the campfire vibe - try adding a splash of bourbon into the cheesecake batter for a boozy twist! And of course, kids could definitely help out with crushing the graham crackers and spreading the marshmallow fluff. History tidbit: Although the origin of S'mores is unclear, the first published recipe was found in a 1927 publication called Tramping and Trailing with the Girl Scouts. Did you know that August 10 is officially recognized as National S'mores Day in the United States?