S'MORE CHEESECAKE

S'more Cheesecake image

Provided by Peggy Lynn

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 36 squares)
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter (NOTE, If the mixture seems dry when making any cheesecake I add additional butter to ensure it is mo) or 1/2 cup margarine, melted
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 eggs
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup miniature marshmallow
1 cup miniature marshmallow
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in the butter.
Press onto the bottom and 1-3/4 inches up the sides of a greased 10-inch springform pan;set aside.
In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese,milk and vanilla until smooth.
Add eggs; beat on low until just combined.
Stir in chocolate chips and marshmallows.
Pour over crust.
Bake at 325°F for 40-45 minutes or until center is almost set.
Sprinkle with marshmallows.
Bake 4-6 minutes longer or until marshmallows are puffed.
Meanwhile, melt chocolate chips and shortening--this can be done in a small saucepan over low heat or in the microwave checking every thirty seconds or so-til smooth.
Drizzle over marshmallows.
Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
Carefully run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen; cool for one hour longer.
Refrigerate overnight.
Remove sides of pan.