Description
Marshmallow Cheesecake melts together creamy richness with sweet pillowy marshmallow magic that makes dessert lovers swoon. Silky smooth and perfectly balanced, this simple treat delivers pure comfort straight from my kitchen to your fork.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (8 oz / 226g) cream cheese
- 1 cup (240 ml) marshmallow cream
- 1 cup (240 ml) whipped topping
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 graham cracker crust
Flavor Enhancers:
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Toppings:
- Whipped topping
- Mini marshmallows
- White frosting
- Shaved chocolate
Instructions
- Remove 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese from refrigerator. Let sit at room temperature for 30-40 minutes until completely soft and pliable.
- Place softened cream cheese and 1 cup (240 ml) marshmallow cream into large mixing bowl. Beat with electric mixer at medium speed for 2-3 minutes until mixture becomes completely smooth and free of lumps.
- Gently incorporate 1 cup (240 ml) thawed whipped topping into cream cheese mixture. Use silicone spatula and fold carefully to maintain light, airy texture.
- Add ½ teaspoon vanilla extract if desired. Stir briefly to distribute evenly throughout filling.
- Transfer entire mixture into prepared graham cracker crust. Use offset spatula to spread filling evenly, ensuring smooth surface with no air pockets.
- Cover cheesecake loosely with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for minimum 4 hours, preferably overnight, at 40°F (4°C) to allow filling to set completely.
- Before serving, decorate with optional toppings like mini marshmallows, additional whipped cream, or delicate white chocolate shavings.
- Slice cheesecake with clean, sharp knife warmed under hot water. Clean knife between each cut for neat presentation.
Notes
- Softening cream cheese is essential for a smooth, lump-free cheesecake filling, so let it sit at room temperature or gently warm in the microwave.
- Fold the whipped topping carefully to maintain the light, airy texture that makes this cheesecake special.
- For a gluten-free version, swap the graham cracker crust with a nut-based or gluten-free cookie crust to accommodate dietary needs.
- Chilling the cheesecake overnight allows the flavors to meld and the texture to set perfectly, creating a more delicious dessert.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cheesecakes
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg