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    Home ยป Recipes ยป No Bake Desserts

    Sโ€™mores Cheesecake Dessert Shooters

    Updated: Oct 12, 2016 โ€ข Published: Jun 22, 2016 by Sam Merritt โ€ข 20 Comments

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    Sweet marshmallow cheesecake layered over milk chocolate ganache and a graham cracker crust.  Topped with graham cracker crumbs and a toasted marshmallow, no campfire required!

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    I jinxed everything.

    Evidently, by mentioning the fact that I was excited for less traffic on my way to work this summer, I jinxed it.  Instead of less traffic, I got way, way more.

    Monday was supposed to be the first easy-breezy traffic day, but insteadโ€ฆ. there was a water main break on one of the main roads parallel to the route that I take.  Detouring traffic has been pouring non-stop into the highway and clogging up the ramps, and itโ€™s taken me well over a (quite miserable) hour to get to work every day so far.  Not at all what I was hoping for.

    When Iโ€™m stuck in traffic, I try to think of only positive things โ€” like all of the episodes of Walking Dead I have to binge on this weekend, the 3 new books lined up for me on my Kindle, and, most recently, these sweet sโ€™mores dessert shooters that I have waiting for me in the fridge.

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    In case you havenโ€™t gathered by the half dozen or so dessert shooters currently taking up real estate on my site, Iโ€™m a big fan of these miniature treats, sold in shot glasses.  With campfire season upon us, I wanted to pay homage to one of my favorite, messiest outdoor treats.  And of course, I added cheesecake.

    For the graham crackers, thereโ€™s a slightly sweetened graham cracker crust at the bottom of each shooter.

    For the chocolate, a milk chocolate ganache that takes only minutes to melt together on your stovetop.

    Then โ€” for the marshmallow โ€” A sweet marshmallow cheesecake, made with marshmallow fluff and whipped cream and topped with a toasted marshmallow (or, if you donโ€™t have a campfire or culinary torch handy, just a regular marshmallow).

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    These little guys are sweet.  Almost to the point where I worried that they were too sweet, but my troupe of taste-testers assured me that they were perfect and that they should not under any circumstances be changed.

    So, I left the recipe as it was, but I strongly encourage you to do a lot of taste testing as youโ€™re making the cheesecake (great excuse to swipe a few extra spoonfuls, right?).

    The recipe calls for 12 oz of Cool Whip (1 and a half 8 oz container), but once youโ€™ve added the cool whip and stirred it well, make sure to do some sampling (if you can manage such a thing ๐Ÿ˜‰ ).  If it seems too sweet, go ahead and add up to the remaining half of the Cool Whip.  This will make the cheesecake lighter and less rich (and will probably get you a few extra servings out of the deal).

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    Enjoy (and does anyone know how long it takes to fix a water main break? Please tell me less than a week.)!

    S'mores dessert shooters

    S'mores Cheesecake Dessert Shooters

    I use these 2 oz plastic shot glasses from Amazon
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Servings: 24 shooters
    Calories: 249kcal
    Author: Sam Merritt

    Ingredients

    Crust

    • ยฝ cup graham cracker crumbs
    • 1 Tbsp sugar
    • 2 Tbsp butter melted

    Milk Chocolate

    • 1 ยฝ cups milk chocolate chips
    • ยพ cups heavy cream

    Marshmallow Cheesecake

    • 12 oz cream cheese
    • 14 oz marshmallow fluff
    • โ…“ cup powdered sugar
    • 12-16 oz cool whip*
    • 24 Marshmallows for topping**

    Instructions

    • Set out 24 plastic 2 oz shot glasses

    Crust

    • Using a fork, combine graham cracker crumbs and sugar. Stir in melted butter.
      ยฝ cup graham cracker crumbs, 1 Tbsp sugar, 2 Tbsp butter
    • Measure out approximately 1 ยฝ tsp of the graham cracker crumb mixture into the bottom of each shot glass and lightly tamp down. Set prepared shotglasses ยฝaside and make your cheesecake filling.

    Milk Chocolate Ganache

    • In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stir together milk chocolate chips and heavy cream until melted. Remove from heat and allow to cool at least 15 minutes and until chocolate is not hot to the touch (you don't want to melt your shot glasses).
      1 ยฝ cups milk chocolate chips, ยพ cups heavy cream
    • Layer 1-2 Tbsp of chocolate over the graham cracker crumbs.
    • Place dessert shooters in the fridge so that the ganache can harden as you prepare your cheesecake layer.

    Marshmallow Cheesecake

    • In KitchenAid or with electric mixer, beat together cream cheese and marshmallow fluff until completely combined.
      12 oz cream cheese, 14 oz marshmallow fluff
    • Stir in powdered sugar.
      โ…“ cup powdered sugar
    • Add cool whip and beat on medium-low speed until smooth. Be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
      12-16 oz cool whip*
    • Scrape the cheesecake mixture into a large ziploc bag. Snip off one corner and pipe the cheesecake filling on top of the milk chocolate ganache.
    • Top with marshmallow (toasted or not) just before serving.
      24 Marshmallows
    • Keep leftovers refrigerated in an airtight container.
    • Enjoy!

    Notes

    *12 oz is 1 and a half small containers of cool whip. With most recipes, measurements are critical, but for this one you have a lot of leeway with the amount of whipped cream that you use. Use one full 8 oz container and roughly ยฝ of the second. Also, this marshmallow filling is very sweet, so do a lot of taste testing and if it is too sweet, add up to the remaining 4 oz of cool whip.
    **If you are going to add marshmallows on top or toast them, do it immediately before serving, as they get a bit stale and hard in the refrigerator.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1shooter | Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 92mg | Potassium: 44mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 379IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered an estimate only. Actual nutritional content will vary based upon brands used, measuring methods, cooking method, portion sizes, and more.

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      Comments

      1. Sue

        May 25, 2022 at 3:04 pm

        5 stars
        These little shooters are fabulous. I made them for friends last weekend and they all went crazy for them.

        Reply
        • Emily @ Sugar Spun Run

          May 25, 2022 at 3:20 pm

          Weโ€™re so glad they were a hit! Thanks for making our recipe, Sue ๐Ÿ˜Š

          Reply
      2. Jenna

        August 08, 2020 at 6:34 pm

        Can they sit in the fridge un covered already done for several days?

        Reply
        • Sam

          August 09, 2020 at 10:49 am

          I donโ€™t think I would recommend uncovered, because the refrigerator tends to dry things out. I stick mine in a large plastic container that has a lid on it. ๐Ÿ™‚

          Reply
          • Jenna

            August 11, 2020 at 10:08 am

            Okay! Thanks Sam! One more thing โ€ฆHow long will they last?

          • Sam

            August 12, 2020 at 8:03 pm

            If they are covered so they donโ€™t dry out they could be good for a week. ๐Ÿ™‚

      3. Seema

        November 25, 2019 at 7:41 pm

        These look awesome! Can they be made ahead and kept in the fridge? Minus the garnish of marshmallows, of course. Thanks!

        Reply
        • Sugar Spun Run

          November 25, 2019 at 8:05 pm

          Hello, Seema! Yes, that will be fine. I hope that you enjoy the dessert shooters! ๐Ÿ™‚

          Reply
          • Milagros

            April 25, 2022 at 11:17 pm

            Good Evening,

            Iโ€™m a little confused with the powdered sugar measurements. Is it 1/3 and 3/4 cup of powdered sugar?

            Thank you!

          • Sam

            April 26, 2022 at 3:15 pm

            Hi Milagros! Iโ€™m so sorry about the confusion, the correct amount is 1/3 cup and I have updated the recipe to reflect that. I hope that helps!

      4. Susan

        March 13, 2019 at 9:08 am

        I was going to make these for a graduation party how long can they sit out unrefrigerated

        Reply
        • Sam

          March 13, 2019 at 11:12 pm

          Hi Susan! They should be ok for several hours as long as it is not a very humid environment. ๐Ÿ™‚

          Reply
      5. Alexandra

        July 21, 2016 at 6:06 pm

        These look amazingggg โ€“ I had no idea marshmallow cheescake was even a thing! And I love the toasted marshmallows on top! Perfect finishing touch. ๐Ÿ˜‰

        Reply
        • Sam

          July 21, 2016 at 6:07 pm

          Thanks so much Alexandra!! ๐Ÿ™‚

          Reply
      6. Alaina @ A Not So Quiet Kitchen

        June 24, 2016 at 3:10 pm

        I love the mini desserts! So adorable and fun, perfect for a party! These look so delicious!

        Reply
        • Sam

          June 25, 2016 at 10:12 pm

          Thank you, Alaina!

          Reply
      7. Puja Darshan

        June 23, 2016 at 9:48 am

        Yummy treat for any time of the dayโ€ฆ

        Reply
        • Sam

          June 23, 2016 at 4:45 pm

          Thanks, Puja!

          Reply
      8. Medha @ Whisk & Shout

        June 22, 2016 at 9:48 pm

        These shooters look awesome! Love those toasty marshmallows on to ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
        • Sam

          June 23, 2016 at 4:47 pm

          Thank you, Medha! ๐Ÿ™‚

          Reply
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