S'MORE CHEESECAKE

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This luscious dessert is just as wonderfully tasty as the campfire snack that inspired it. It's a great way to savor a summer classic anytime of year. Our 4-year-old daughter likes it so much that she's requested it for her next birthday! -Robin Andrews, Cary, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 36 squares)
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup miniature marshmallows
TOPPING:
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom and 1-3/4 in. up the sides of a greased 10-in. springform pan; set aside. , In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, milk and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low just until combined. Stir in chocolate chips and marshmallows. Pour over crust. Place on a baking sheet., Bake at 325° 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 in a heavy saucepan or microwave; stir until smooth. Drizzle over marshmallows. , Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 486 calories, Fat 27g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 292mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.