Description
Rich chocolate cheesecake bars with a graham cracker crust, topped with marshmallows for a comforting hot chocolate-inspired dessert.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
16 oz cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup mini marshmallows
1/4 cup chocolate chips for drizzle
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until combined, then press firmly into the bottom of the pan.
Step 3: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
Step 4: Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
Step 5: Mix in sour cream, vanilla extract, and cocoa powder until fully incorporated.
Step 6: Pour cheesecake mixture over the crust and spread evenly.
Step 7: Bake for 30-35 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly.
Step 8: Remove from oven and sprinkle mini marshmallows over the top.
Step 9: Return to oven for 3-5 minutes until marshmallows are lightly toasted.
Step 10: Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Step 11: Melt chocolate chips and drizzle over bars before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 40
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Calories: 280
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Protein: 5g