Description
Indulgent s’mores cheesecake pudding cups blend campfire nostalgia with creamy dessert perfection. Graham cracker crumbles, chocolate ganache, and marshmallow topping create a delightful treat you’ll savor to the last spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 package (8 ounces/226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 box (3.9 ounces/110 grams) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1 cup whipped topping (such as Cool Whip), thawed
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
- 3 tbsps butter, melted
- 4–6 whole graham crackers (for garnish)
- Toasted marshmallows
- Extra whipped topping
Instructions
- Crust Construction: Pulverize graham crackers and blend with melted butter, pressing the mixture firmly into individual serving cups to create a sturdy, crisp foundation that anchors the dessert’s flavor profile.
- Cheesecake Layer: Whip cream cheese and powdered sugar until silky, folding in whipped topping to craft a light, creamy cheesecake stratum that will nestle atop the graham cracker base with luxurious smoothness.
- Chocolate Infusion: Whisk chocolate pudding mix with cold milk, stirring energetically until the mixture transforms into a velvety, rich chocolate layer that will cascade elegantly over the cheesecake foundation.
- Decorative Finishing: Scatter miniature marshmallows and chocolate chips across the pudding surface, strategically positioning a graham cracker fragment for textural contrast and visual intrigue. For an elevated presentation, torch marshmallows to achieve a golden, caramelized exterior or crown with a billowing dollop of whipped topping.
- Chilling and Setting: Refrigerate the assembled desserts for at least one hour, allowing the layers to meld, flavors to intensify, and the entire creation to solidify into a decadent, harmonious treat ready to delight the senses.
Notes
- Achieve Crisp Crust: Press graham cracker mixture firmly and evenly to prevent crumbling and ensure a sturdy base for layering.
- Control Texture Consistency: Whip cream cheese and whipped topping gently to maintain a light, airy texture without deflating the mixture.
- Prevent Pudding Lumps: Whisk chocolate pudding mix thoroughly and consistently to eliminate any potential clumps, creating a smooth chocolate layer.
- Chill for Perfect Fusion: Refrigerate for at least an hour to allow flavors to meld and layers to set, enhancing overall taste and structural integrity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg