Smore's Cheesecake

This was a request for a nursing school graduation from someone at work. I take a lot of food to work so I can share it- and not eat it all myself! People are used to me taking stuff in and eating it. This cheesecake turned into "cheesegate" as a result. Everyone "helped" the person it was made for - but without asking if they could have some. Oh dear! This was all that was left for her. Oops!

 

S'mores Cheesecake

crust:

1 1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs

1/2 c. brown sugar

1 tsp. vanilla

5 Tbsp. melted butter

3/4 c. chocolate chips

1 c. mini marshmallows

In a small bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, vanilla, and butter until well combined. Press into a greased 9 inch springform pan, going half way up the sides with the crumb mixture. Sprinkle the chocolate chips and marshmallows on the crust, evenly covering it. 

Cheesecake:

4 8 oz. packages cream cheese, softened

1/2 c. sour cream

2 eggs

3/4 c. cream

3/4 c. sugar

2 Tbsp. corn starch

2 tsp. vanilla

In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese with a hand mixer until smooth. Scrape the bottom and sides. Add the corn starch and sugar and beat. Add in eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add in the sour cream, vanilla, and cream; mix well. Scrape bottom and side and beat until very well combined. Pour filling into the springform pan, covering the chocolate chips and marshmallows. Spread out evenly. Bake at 325 degrees for an hour. I put a pan of water in the oven under my cheesecakes as they bake. It helps to keep them moist and not crack. Check for doneness by shaking the pan to make sure the center is set or insert a toothpick about 2 inches from the center to see if it comes out clean. Cool for an hour.

topping:

10 oz. hot fudge ice cream topping

2 c. mini marshmallows

Warm hot fudge topping and spread over the top of the cheesecake. Sprinkle the marshmallows evenly over the fudge topping. Turn on the broiler of your oven. Place the cheesecake in the center of the oven. Leave in for about 30 seconds - watch this carefully! The marshmallows with burn very easily! Remove the cheesecake when the marshmallows are golden brown. Cool completely and refrigerate.