S'mores Pieces Cheesecake

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease sides of a 9-inch springform pan; wrap outside of pan with aluminum foil, extending at least 2 inches up sides.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Combine graham cracker crumbs and 2 tablespoons sugar in a small bowl until well combined. Stir in ¼ cup melted butter until mixture resembles sand; press into the bottom and ½ inch up sides of the prepared pan.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes. Cool.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Combine 1 ¼ cups sugar, 6 tablespoons melted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a large bowl; mix in 2 eggs until blended. Stir in 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until incorporated. Spread on crust.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until edges begin to pull away from sides of the\xa0pan, 25 to 30 minutes.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Meanwhile, beat cream cheese, ¾ cup sugar, and 1 tablespoon vanilla extract in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in 3 eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Spoon cheesecake mixture over brownie immediately after removing from the oven. Place cheesecake in a deep baking pan; add enough hot water to come halfway up sides of the pan.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until center is set, 45 to 50 minutes. Transfer springform pan to a wire rack. Run a paring knife around sides of the pan to loosen cake. Cool to room temperature, 30 to 60 minutes. Remove sides of the pan.'}

9. 9

   {'id': 'step_8', 'step': 9, 'text': 'Reserve 2 tablespoons marshmallows and ¼ cup chocolate chips from s'mores baking pieces separately; set aside.'}

10. 10

    {'id': 'step_9', 'step': 10, 'text': 'Place reserved 2 tablespoons marshmallows and 1 tablespoon cream in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on medium (50% power) for 10 seconds; stir. Continue microwaving in 5-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until marshmallows melted and mixture is smooth. Spread over top of cheesecake. Sprinkle remaining s'mores baking pieces over top; press lightly into marshmallow mixture.'}

11. 11

    {'id': 'step_10', 'step': 11, 'text': 'Place reserved ¼ cup chocolate chips and remaining 2 tablespoons cream in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on medium (50% power) for 10 seconds; stir. Continue microwaving in 5-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Drizzle over top of cheesecake.'}

12. 12

    {'id': 'step_11', 'step': 12, 'text': 'Cover cheesecake with plastic wrap; chill in the refrigerator before serving, at least 2 hours.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (12 servings total)