Mini Toasted S’more Cheesecakes
Two bite deluxe s’more camp fire treats. Chocolate cheesecake with a graham cracker crust, topped off with homemade marshmallow frosting. For the finishing touch, a sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs or a light toasting.
I have incredible news… it’s finally warmed up again! I mean… the sun was out, the birds were chirping, we even played outside over the weekend! It was fantastic. Of course, we’re still experiencing thunderstorms every night, which is making any swim time difficult as it only cools off the water overnight. We really need a good heat wave so we can enjoy swimming again… even if just in the kiddie pool, but I have my hopes set for the big pool sooner than later.
I swear if I lived near the ocean I’d have been in already. The water may be cold up here but there’s just something different about the ocean than a pool. Don’t get me wrong though, warm water is always better. Oh, and by near I don’t mean the same state kind of near because we already have that… I mean like ocean front property – okay a girl can dream. I should start playing the lottery to make that dream come true. Someone has to win, so why not me? ;)
Clearly I’m not over the whole s’mores thing just yet. I actually made these a few weeks ago, but I was on a serious kick then. One after another and no this isn’t the last s’more treat I have for you. I just can’t help it. I mean chocolate plus marshmallow plus the ever important graham. It’s just plain delicious. And this version won’t disappoint one bit. Creamy chocolate cheesecake on top of a graham cracker crust, topped off with homemade marshmallow frosting. Ahhhhmazing. Oh wait… even better, these babies are finished off with your choice of graham cracker crumbs or a quick toasting from a handy dandy kitchen torch. Which btw if you don’t have one, you need because they’re SO much fun.
If you don’t have a mini cheesecake pan, you still have time to order one through Amazon Prime for the coming weekend – or one day shipping if you’re even more impatient… or let’s just call it too eager to wait. ;)
Yep… you need these delicious s’more cheesecakes in your life! That’s a fact.
Want more Summer treats? Try these out:
S’more ice cream
Perfect s’more cookies
Lemon shortbread tartlets
S’mores Rice Krispie treats
Orange creamsicle ice cream
York peppermint patty ice cream
Mini Toasted S'more Cheesecakes
Ingredients
Crust:
- 1 C graham cracker crumbs, roughly 6 full sheets
- 1/2 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Filling:
- 12 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 C granulated sugar
- 3 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
Frosting:
- 2 large egg whites
- 1/2 C granulated sugar
- 1/8 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Equipment
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a mini cheesecake pan.
- Crush or blend graham crackers into fine crumbs. Blend with sugar and melted butter. Use a small cookie scoop to divide mixture evenly among prepared pan. Press down to create a firm and even crust. Bake for 5 minutes.
- Reduce oven temperature to 325°F.
- Beat cream cheese with sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in cocoa powder and salt. Add vanilla and egg, mixing until just combined. Do not over mix. Using a medium cookie scoop, divide filling mixture evenly among cheesecake pan cavities. Fill roughly 3/4 full or 1 1/4 medium scoops. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until set.
- Cool completely in pan prior to chilling.
- When cheesecakes are chilled completely, remove cheesecakes from the pan carefully, removing the bottom disc. Begin preparing frosting. Add egg whites, sugar and cream of tartar to a metal stand mixer bowl over simmering water. Whisk for several minutes or until sugar is dissolved and whites are warm. Move metal bowl to mixer, beat on low increasing to high until mixture is stiff and glossy, roughly 5 minutes. Add vanilla, mixing in well. Transfer to a piping bag with desired tip, pipe onto chilled cheesecakes.
- Optional finishes: sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs or use a kitchen torch to toast the marshmallow frosting.
- Store leftover cheesecakes in the refrigerator.
Notes
This post contains affiliate links.
What is it about S’mores? I am obsessed with the flavors too right now. I love these little cheesecakes. Chocolate isn’t usually my thing (I’m more of a vanilla girl) but chocolate cheesecake is seriously delicious.
S’mores are just plain irresistible!
I LOVE (l-o-v-e) love love love s’mores! S’more anything, too. S’more cookies, s’more brownies, s’more CHEESECAKE! These are so fun, Rachel. Mini food tastes better! I need to go order a mini cheesecake pan now. :)
Thanks so much Sally! Now I need some s’mores brownies… lol
Haha, I posted a s’mores treat today too – it’s that time of year! I made a huge s’mores cheesecake a few years ago but I love the idea of these minis. So cute!
Thanks so much Tracey!
I think I’ve died and gone to heaven!
Haha! Thanks for the sweet compliment.
You are so right, I do need these!
See! Told you ;)
Stunning! Your photos are beautiful! Plus these things are adorable and I can only imagine how delicious the taste! YUM!
Thanks so much! And they’re ridiculously tasty.
I love that these are bite sized!!
It means you can have that much more ;)
Love all your adorable mini cheesecakes. These are so fun!
Thanks Rachel! :)
These are too cute! Yum!
Thanks Leah!
I’m not a huge fan of cheesecake but these made me want to try it out again just for the heck of it.
They’re totally worth it! :)
Love these SO much, Rachel. :) Happy week of 4th!
Thanks so much, Sandy! Enjoy your holiday week! :)
There is no such thing as too much S’mores! Keep this kick going, because I’m loving these Rachel. You’re the mini cheese cake queen!
I think I need a sash and crown like Ali lol jK Thanks girl! :)
Love these…I’m adamant about one thing with any s’more dessert and that is that there has to be some browned marshmallow and this is perfect. Perfectly cute too!
I totally agree! :)
Whoa, I have no words….just wow
Haha! I’m hoping that’s a good thing ;)
You’re right, I do need these in my life! They’re so cute!!
You absolutely do! And thanks :)
All I can say is Wow! Oh Wow!!!
S’mores are my absolute weakness!! I could eat a bazillion of these guys!! Gorgeous photos, Rachel!
Thanks Lauren!
If you want to talk about hot weather? Seattle is a blistering 90 degree’s today! And since I don’t have a kiddie pool, I’ll be camped out in front of the fan most of the day with these cheesecakes right next to me. They look delicious!
It’s so odd to hear about Seattle being hot because that’s totally not the norm. You can definitely send the heat this way!
Rachel, these look incredible. Mini cheesecakes are my favorite way to eat cheesecake, and the fact that its a s’more recipe makes it so much more appealing. These need to happen soon!
Thanks Marcie! It’s definitely a fun twist :)
Wooo for the sun being back out – it was here as well!! The first hint of warmth we’ve had in weeks! And it’s absolutely fine that you haven’t gotten over S’mores just yet, keep these amazing recipes coming – just love S’mores!
Don’t hate me when more s’mores recipes appear ;)
Too cute! I would gobble them right up!
Thanks so much Marie!
I seriously love all your mini cheesecakes. And of course you had to go and make these! Why didnt you invite me over for these?! LOL, and I need that cheesecake pan!
You need to move closer!
So CUTE! Smores anything is good in my book!
Oh I am so in love with these!! Such a great way to experience the s’mores flavors!
Thanks so much Stephanie! Have a fantastic holiday week :)
These are the cutest things ever! Pinning!
Thanks Cathy! :)
OMG. These are incredible, Rachel! I’ve never seen anything like it!
the omg made me smile – thanks! :)
mmm cheesecake + s’mores just sound irresistible!!
They really are… doubly so with that frosting omg
Yeah – I could go for some oceanfront property! Love these cheesecakes!
Seriously! I’m going to figure out a way to make that happen somehow
How adorable are these!! And oh my goodness, I hear you on the thunderstorms. We had them all weekend and forecast says we’ll continue to have them every day this week!
I’m so sick of the rain. I can handle brief thunderstorms or even overnight – no problem but mother nature needs to stop ruining summer days
Wow, everything about these in amazing! These look so delicious, I wish I could reach through the screen and grab one.
I wish I could hand you some! :)
I’m so sad, it went from being a sunny 85 to (for the past week) a rainy and a cool 70-ish. BUT man OHHHH man are these cheesecakes sound amazing Rachel! These definitely would cheer me up… easily!
I might even be able to put up with a warm rain but yeah… cold and summer just don’t go well together.
These mini cheesecakes look amazing, Rachel! A kitchen torch does sound like fun…and a little dangerous haha. But hey, what’s fun without a little danger?
It’s surprisingly fun! Trust me. :)
This sounds fantastic! S’more and cheesecake in one dessert. Nom… I am dying to try them.
These are perfect! I can’t wait to try them:) is a mini cheesecake pan much different than a mini muffin pan?
There are 2 very important differences between the two pans. A cheesecake pan has removable discs that act as the bottom of the pan, they allow the cheesecakes to be easily removed – unlike with a muffin pan that has a solid bottom. That is the most important difference but the other one is that a cheesecake pan has straight (90 degree) sides, whereas a muffin pan has angled sides.
Thanks so much:) I guess it’s off to amazon;)
No problem! It’s definitely the best pan for mini cheesecakes :)
These are so awesome I may faint.
I’m jumping for joy right now :)
I’ll never be over s’mores! These are fantastic. And ugh, the heat. I’ll switch with you!
You have me totally convinced I need those cheesecakes and that fun kitchen torch :-) I’m loving all the s’mores goodies!!!
Yum yum! Would love to make these today but I don’t have the mini cheesecake pan. Can I make it as a standard cheesecake?
I’d recommend using a muffin pan with liners, as that is the closest thing to the mini cheesecake pan.
These are awesome! I love smores and love cheesecake – I must have these!!
Rachel, these are some serious mini cheesecakes. I’m going to crave them until I make them. There’s no getting over s’mores.
I love seeing variations on s’mores :) such a delicious treat!
Thanks Brandy!
These look… Amazing.
Just found this recipe and it looks amazing! Would these hold up okay if I baked one day, chilled overnight and then frosted the next day prior to putting them out ? Thanks! Can’t wait to try them.
That is actually how I suggest making them so it would work fine. Day 1: make and chill. Day 2: frost and either serve or chill. Even after frosting they will still stand up in the refrigerator well. Enjoy!
Hi… These look delish! I was wondering if it would taste ok with premade marshmallow fluff on top?
I wouldn’t recommend it as that’s far sweeter and stickier.
Thank goodness I have a mini cheesecake pan. I love it so much and will love it even more after making these. I wish I had not put my torch in storage when I was packing (deciding on what to put in storage and what to move to my temporary living situation was tough). Good thing they make ovens with broilers.
Haha! Broiler to the rescue! ;)
Do you have any experience with storing these in the freezer after they’ve been torched? I’m wondering how they’d hold up…
I haven’t personally frozen them, so I don’t know how they would do in the freezer. Supposedly you can freeze meringue pies, so it’s worth a shot!
I bought all the ingredients to try this but I’d really like to make it in a regular cheesecake pan instead of minis. How would you alter it? Thanks in advance!!
This recipe is specifically written for mini cheesecakes. The amounts and cook time will not be the same as they would be for a full size cheesecake. If you don’t have a mini cheesecake pan, I’d suggest using a muffin pan with paper liners.
So adorable! Love these! Pretty much anything s’mores flavored, I’m into!
Thanks Eden!