S’mores No-Bake Cheesecake- inspired by the famous campfire treat. Made with marshmallow cream, graham cracker crust. & a rich chocolate ganache.

S’mores No Bake Cheesecake

My family loves roasting marshmallows then crafting them into S’mores. Such an easy and fun dessert to make for all ages. My kids could literally eat these every night in the summer. And then one of them “suggested” I make it into a cheesecake I couldn’t resist. Such a fantastic idea. But here is the thing, I didn’t want to be by the oven in the summer heat, so I went the direction of a no-bake cheesecake which was even better. And so easy too!

S'mores No Bake Cheesecake- inspired by the famous campfire treat. Made with marshmallow cream, graham cracker crust. & a rich chocolate ganache.

While I love cheesecake, I honestly can say that no-bake recipes are my favorite. Cold, creamy and you can add almost any of your favorite toppings or ingredients. Like I did today using my favorite ganache, marshmallows and graham crackers. Mainly ganache. Please note that this cheesecake is best made with regular cream cheese, the fat-free just doesn’t hold its form as well with the marshmallow cream.

S'mores No Bake Cheesecake- inspired by the famous campfire treat. Made with marshmallow cream, graham cracker crust. & a rich chocolate ganache.

No need to light up the fire for this summer treat, but you could sure reminisce about some of your favorite camping moments while enjoying a piece.
Enjoy! XOXO San

How do you make S’mores No-Bake Cheesecake?

Graham Cracker Crust
  • Add 2 packages of graham crackers to a food processor and chop until they are coarse crumbs.

  • Pour 1 1/2  cups of crumbs into medium mixing bowl, add melted butter and mix together until it starts to stick together. Stir in sugar if you are using.

  • Press into the bottom of 9×13 or spring-form pan. Set in the fridge until ready to use.

Marshmallow Cheesecake
  • Beat cream cheese, sugar, and marshmallow crème in large bowl until smooth. Stir in Cool Whip and miniature marshmallows until they are well combined
  • Spread over prepared crust. Chill and set in refrigerator while you prepare chocolate cheesecake layer.

Chocolate Cheesecake
  • In a small mixing bowl or large glass measuring cup, melt chocolate in microwave for 1 minute. Stir until completely melted, if it needs more time, microwave for another 30 seconds. Set aside and let it cool to room temp.
  • Beat cream cheese, sugar, and chocolate in medium mixing bowl until smooth. Now stir in Cool Whip until mixture is well combined; spread over marshmallow layer.

  • Spread the remaining 1 cup of graham crackers crumb evenly on top of chocolate cheesecake layer, press in a bit so that the crumbs stick. Place in the refrigerator while you prepare the ganache.

Chocolate Ganache
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat bring heavy cream to a rolling boil. Once it has started to boil remove from heat and add chocolate chips. Let it sit for 2-3 minutes, then stir chocolate and cream together until smooth, add vanilla.
  • Pour 1/2 of the ganache over the cheesecake, on top of the last graham cracker crust layer. You can pour it all on the cheesecake, but I like to serve it as a dip for fruit and animal crackers.

  • Chill cheesecake in fridge until filling is firm, about 1 hour.

  • Serve once it is set. Enjoy!

Like this recipe? Check out my No Bake S’mores Bites. Looking for more delicious cheesecake recipes? Try these Fresh Raspberry Cheesecake, and Fudge Brownie No-Bake Cheesecake.

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S’mores No Bake Cheesecake

Prep: 30 minutes
Total: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 16
Calories: 391 kcal
S'mores No Bake Cheesecake- inspired by the famous campfire treat. Made with marshmallow cream, graham cracker crust. & a rich chocolate ganache.

Ingredients
 

Graham Cracker Crust

  • 1 1/2 cups graham crackers 2 packages
  • 6 tablespoons butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons sugar optional

Chocolate Ganache

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Ghirardelli 60% Cocoa Chocolate Chips
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Marshmallow Cheesecake

  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
  • 8 ounce container Cool Whip
  • 7 ounce container marshmallow creme
  • 1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows

Chocolate Cheesecake

  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
  • 8 ounce container Cool Whip
  • 1/2 cups Ghirardelli chocolate chips
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Graham Cracker Crust

  • Add 2 packages of graham crackers to a food processor and chop until they are coarse crumbs.
  • Pour 1 1/2  cups of crumbs into medium mixing bowl, add melted butter and mix together until it starts to stick together. Stir in sugar if you are using.
  • Press into the bottom of 9x13 or spring-form pan. Set in the fridge until ready to use.

Marshmallow Cheesecake

  • Beat cream cheese, sugar, and marshmallow crème in large bowl until smooth. Stir in Cool Whip and miniature marshmallows until they are well combined
  • Spread over prepared crust. Chill and set in refrigerator while you prepare chocolate cheesecake layer.

Chocolate Cheesecake

  • In a small mixing bowl or large glass measuring cup, melt chocolate in microwave for 1 minute. Stir until completely melted, if it needs more time, microwave for another 30 seconds. Set aside and let it cool to room temp.
  • Beat cream cheese, sugar, and chocolate in medium mixing bowl until smooth. Now stir in Cool Whip until mixture is well combined; spread over marshmallow layer.
  • Spread the remaining 1 cup of graham crackers crumb evenly on top of chocolate cheesecake layer, press in a bit so that the crumbs stick. Place in the refrigerator while you prepare the ganache.

Chocolate Ganache

  • In a small sauce pan over medium heat bring heavy cream to a rolling boil. Once it has started to boil remove from heat and add chocolate chips. Let it sit for 2-3 minutes, then stir chocolate and cream together until smooth, add vanilla.
  • Pour 1/2 of the ganache over the cheesecake, on top of the last graham cracker crust layer. You can pour it all on the cheesecake, but I like to serve it as a dip for fruit and animal crackers.
  • Chill cheesecake in fridge until filling is firm, about 1 hour.
  • Serve once it is set. Enjoy!

Notes

You can make this into a 9x13 or a 10 in round springform pan, like pictured.
Calories: 391kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 4gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 266mgPotassium: 162mgSugar: 37gVitamin A: 570IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 114mgIron: 0.5mg
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52 Comments

  1. Your pictures are awesome!! I love the flame in the background! And no-bake?! Done! I’m making this on Saturday for a family cookout and I can’t wait. Maybe I’ll have to make a trial run first 🙂 Thanks lady!

  2. This looks so beautiful, almost too pretty to eat…almost 🙂 Thanks for sharing at the Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop. “Triple the love” coming your way!
    Blessings,
    Shari

  3. This looks so good! I may have to make it for tomorrow’s festivities. Most that attend our barbecues are too full for dessert, but this will definitely be one they’ll want to take home for later.

    While reading through the recipe, I noticed that your directions for the marshmallow layer indicate to “Beat cream cheese, sugar, chocolate, and marshmallow crème in large bowl until smooth”, but there’s no chocolate listed in your ingredients list for the marshmallow layer.

  4. This is amazing! This would be great for any summer party…I wonder if the adults would even get any! The kids would be going crazy for it! I am so glad you linked it up with us at Foodie Fridays! I’m going to add it to my Facebook page for Sunday!

    1. 5 stars
      I made this EXCELLENT RECIPE ABOUT 6 YEARS AGO FOR MY FAMILY ON THANKSGIVING DAY AND EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM TOLD ME THAT IT WAS THE BEST DESERT THAT THEY HAD EVER HAD! I MUST AGREE! IT IS ABSOLUTELY MAGNIFICENT! I also had added chocolate Graham Crackers between layers & crumbled on top along with the honey Graham Crackers and then drizzled a small portion of chocolate on top with a few mini marshmallows as well!!! IT WAS A DEFINITE SUCCESS!!! NOW I AM MAKING THIS AGAIN TONIGHT FOR MY 2 YOUNGEST ADULT CHILDREN WHOM ARE VERY EXCITED TO TRY IT!!! GOD BLESS YOU AND US ALL!!!

  5. I love cheesecake and s’mores, and in the summer I adore anything “no bake”. I was a bit intimidated by the list of ingredients until I read the instructions. Easy Peasy.

  6. We had 20 people at our 4th of July barbecue, and this was a hit with everyone that tried it. People were asking for seconds. Hubby says it’s his second favorite cheesecake, only because his favorite is traditional New York style (with no toppings or flavors).
    I made this in a disposable foil pan for convenience, using premade Graham crusts (because they were cheaper). This made enough to fill a 9x12x3 to the top plus a regular pie tin.

    Will definitely make this again!

  7. Wow. Just Wow. I a,=m such a HUGE fan of anything smore’s! I just ate a smore’s sundae last night Lol. I will def be trying this!! Thank you for linking up to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party. I have pinned your post to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest board.

  8. I saw this recipe on Pinterest and had to make it, I just finished assembling all the layers and it’s chilling in the fridge right now. I can’t WAIT to try it, it took a while to make all the filling but it’s worth it 😀 I will make it again for sure!!!

    1. You could make homemade whip cream, but that won’t hold the exact same, but if you made it from heavy whipping cream and sugar, it would be okay. xo San

  9. Hi Sandra, this dessert looks fantastic and can’t wait to make it. 2 questions, what size containers of cool whip do you use and in the marshmallow cheesecake layer it says to add chocolate but I don’t see it listed in the recipe. Maybe I’m missing it?

    1. Linda – thanks for the questions. I used just the standard size, not the extra large size. Thanks for catching that, ignore that part. I updated the recipe. Thanks again! xo San

  10. For the chocolate cheesecake, the recipe indicates 1/2 cup of chocolate chips….what kind? Semi-sweet, milk chocolate?

  11. I was going to make this cheesecake but when it says “beat cream cheese and….” I don’t know how much cream cheese to use.

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