An incredibly entertaining and decadent take on two American classics: the cheesecake and S'mores. This S'mores Cheesecake with Bailey's Fudge Sauce is an easy and fun recipe for anyone to make.
Back when I was in college and had just broke up with my first live-in boyfriend, I became obsessed with baking. There was one site in particular I used to frequently visit for inspiration and recipes. Sadly, I cannot remember the name of the website nor can I find out since I bookmarked the site on a computer that is long gone. One recipe I found there that I've been dying to create since was a S'mores Cheesecake.
For years, I would buy most of the ingredients, but forget others. It just did not seem as though it was meant to be. I read that recipe over and over again, I practically had it memorized. When I decided to start this blog, I knew enough was enough and began my mission to make this cheesecake. I went out, bought everything I needed, and marched right back home to start baking. I created this recipe based off of what I remember from the original recipe, with an added touch of my personality.
The original recipe did not have any fudge, just pieces of melted chocolate. I decided I needed to use fudge. and it needed to be my Bailey's Irish Cream Hot Fudge. Of course, if you are planning on sharing this with children, you can always opt for melted chocolate or regular hot fudge!
What you may realize about this recipe, and my S'mores Stuffed Cookies , is that I like cinnamon in my S'mores. Trust me, it's a necessity. It really takes your S'mores to the next level. Don't forget the cinnamon.
This recipe is great with regular marshmallows, but I feel like the cheesecake holds the marshmallow flavor much better with vegan marshmallows. If you have the chance, try it. To help let the marshmallows shine, it is important to go light on the chocolate, which is why I only drizzle the hot fudge and use a minimal amount of mini chocolate morsels. The Hershey's on top usually end up being just decoration or eaten on it's own because a smidge of chocolate in the cheesecake is really all you need.
Just a light drizzling of fudge in the cheesecake
The best part of the entire cheesecake is the marshmallow topping. Those roasted marshmallows get so nice and toasty and really bring everything together. If you are low on marshmallows, I would even recommend skipping the marshmallows in the cheesecake batter and just leaving them for the topping.
Perfect, tasty roasted marshmallows
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S’Mores Cheesecake with Bailey’s Irish Cream Hot Fudge
An incredibly entertaining and decadent take on two American classics: the cheesecake and S'mores. This S'mores Cheesecake with Bailey's Fudge Sauce is an easy and fun recipe for anyone to make.
Ingredients
- 1 box (3 packages) approx. honey graham crackers
- ¼ cup (50 g), plus ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar divided
- ¼ cup (50 g) packed brown sugar
- ¾ cup (86 g) melted butter
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 16 oz (480 g) cream cheese room temperature
- 12 oz (340 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 3 large eggs
- 1 package (16 oz) mini marshmallows
- ½ cup (approximately) Bailey's Hot Fudge
- 2 bars Hershey's chocolate (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- In a medium bowl, crush two packages of graham crackers until they resemble a fine powder. Mix in the ¼ cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon. Pack the mixture in a 12 inch springform pan to form the crust. Place a layer of marshmallows over the crust if desired.
- In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, condensed milk and ½ cup granulated sugar until fully mixed.
- Add in the eggs and vanilla extract and mix until just incorporated. Fold in mini marshmallows if desired.
- Pour about ⅓ of the mixture into the springform pan over the crust. Drizzle some of the fudge over the mixture. Add in another ⅓ of the cream cheese mixture then repeat the drizzling. Repeat again with the remaining cream cheese.
- Bake for about 45 minutes or until set. You will know the cheesecake is nearly set when the middle is still jiggly but the outer part of the cheesecake is more firm.
- Add a layer of marshmallows on top of the cheesecake and bake for another 5 minutes. If the marshmallows are not roasted enough for you, put on the broiler, but keep a watchful eye as the marshmallows burn quickly!
- Allow the cheesecake to cool completely, preferably in the refrigerator overnight or at least 4 hours.
- Take half of the last package of graham crackers and roughly crumble
- Add pieces of the Hershey's chocolate to the top of the cheesecake if desired. Add the graham cracker crumbs to the topping. Drizzle the remaining hot fudge over the entire cheesecake.
Notes
*Adapted recipe
Angie Nelson says
Oh my goodness! What are you doing to me? I can feel my blood sugar spiking from over here...though I don't think I'd mind. 😉
Alyssa // Runway Chef says
OMG! I may have just drooled on my keyboard! Definitely pinning this! Found you via SITS....All your recipes look so tasty, I'm definitely coming back!
Kita says
I can't come over here anymore you are making me rethink my piece of a diet lol this looks so good pinning now for me to bake when I lose some weight. Stopping over from SITS
Amanda says
Yum that looks SOOOOO good but it's so not what I need to be eating right now. Thanks for posting the recipe maybe for a special occasion! Found you via SITSlove!
Char says
Oh my goodness gracious s'mores cheesecake with bailey's irish cream hot fudge.... I'm off to pin this right now. Thanks for sharing.
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aimee fauci says
Had to pin this.... thanks.
Kristi says
Drooling!! I love s'mores and bailey's so this is definitely a winner in my book!!
Joanie @ ZagLeft says
Goodness, this looks amazing! Pinning this to make later! Stopping by from the SITS group!
Adrienne says
OMG! I want this right now! This looks amazing! I love your blog, will be coming back later!
Holly @ My Plant-Based Family says
Seriously, this looks absolutely sinful and I WANT IT! I have a weakness for treats like this and have a hard time resisting such decadent desserts. No, I would not share!
Amanda says
I do not blame you - I had a hard time sharing too!
AJ says
OMG, Amanda! I just licked my monitor.
Amanda says
I can't wait until Willy Wonka's dream of being able to reach through your monitor and grabbing the food to try becomes a reality. Someday....someday! 😉
Alissa | CleverCompass.com says
Oh my gosh! That looks so ridiculously delicious. I can't wait to make it.
Suzanne says
Holy cow! That looks amazing! I'm not much of a cook/baker, but I think that looks too good to pass up! Cross your fingers I can get it to look like yours! lol!
Amanda says
I have never been much for presentation. I used to always think "Hey, as long as it tastes good, who cares what it looks like?" but of course for the blog I have to make it look good. As long as you take your time with it, I am sure it will come out beautifully!
Wendy Bottrell says
Looks good however I live gluten, wheat and grain free so this would not be something I could eat! Best Regards, Wendy (Visiting from Sits)
Lauren @ Fun, Fit and Fabulous! says
Oh my goodness! That looks too good for words. Smores are some of my favorite foods, so this looks amazing! - Lauren #sitsblogging
Angela @Little Apple Tree says
This is the sexiest cheesecake I've seen in a LONG time! It looks and sounds absolutely amazing! Really, really wish that I wasn't low-carbing!
Heather @floridafitnessmom says
Shut the front door! Holy cow these sound delicious! Amazing recipe!!! Thanks for sharing! <3 from #SITS
Roni Faida says
See now…you know you are wrong. That picture looks too good and I'm snowed in and can't go buy the ingredients I need to make it. Grrrrr… (hee hee, kidding, I love this post). #SITSBlogging
akaleistar says
That looks incredibly delicious!
Rachel Keeth // Lavender & Honey says
This looks amazing, I want to try it so badly!
Alexa says
Holy fat jeans batman! This looks incredible! Pinned! #SITSblogging
Dena says
I'm gaining weight just reading this! Wow! I am so going to have to make this! #SITSBlogging
Xiomara @ Parkesdale says
OMG. I need this in my life...like right now! Pinning for sure. #SITSBlogging
The Apartment Manager's Blog says
That. Looks. Amazing!
Amy Ruiz says
Wow, that cheesecake looks awesome! The recipe seems pretty easy to follow too. I might just have to try that when I'm feeling adventurous and craving cheesecake.
Darrica Jackson says
O. M. G. I think I just died. That looks so good. Drooling as I type! I def will be trying that! #SITSBlogging
[email protected] is How I Cook says
Well. Whatever you remembered about that recipe you remembered very well. Very well indeed. My oh my, you took my eye.
Tenns @ New Mama Diaries says
I mean this is just beyond...DELICIOUS looking! 🙂 Definitely pinning!
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Aisha Holley says
Any my diet is ruined! Lol! I would love to try making this someday. Looks amazingly good. #SITSBlogging
Amee @ didsomeonesaychocolate.com says
I have been obsessed with all things s’mores lately. Seriously obsessed. So this recipe and your pictures immediately caught my eye. I’m pinning this right this second. I’m thinking this might be my birthday cake this year! Thanks for sharing! Stopping by from #SITSblogging
Regan says
Oh my word! I just gained 5 pounds reading this post. This looks AMAZING
Angela @ The Southern Fried Bride says
So nice to come across you and your blog through SITS! Thank you for the inspiration in this blog post.
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anne says
That looks decadent! Going to have to add that to the pins. #SITSBlogging
Alyssa says
Wow, this looks really delicious! Thank you for the recipe.
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Marie Rossiter says
Ok, this isn't good. I'm sitting here lusting after/drooling over this beautiful culinary creation while I should be at my Weight Watchers meeting! Oh, the sad irony! LOL Seriously, that is a gorgeous treat there! Glad I found you through #SITSblogging
darcie says
that looks terrible! HA HA HA! OMG that looks soo amazing! you have a real talent!
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Heather says
That looks so ridiculously yummy, and I don't even like cheesecake!
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Heather says
That looks so ridiculously yummy, and I don't even like cheesecake!
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Alexis says
I know this is just a variation on what everyone else is saying, but, OH MY GOD. Totally wiping the drool off my keyboard now.
Also, I love the name of your blog! Very glad to have found you through SITS. Adding you to my regular reads!
Jennifer Loyd says
I would eat this with my eyes closed and savor every bite while singing yummmmmmmmm!
Kyomm (Vow. Move. Live) says
Goodness me.. is this real life.. pinning this so I can one day allow myself to enjoy these yummy carbs without gaining weight #SITSBlogging
Alecia says
This looks sooo good! I absolutely love cheesecake so I will have to try this one out for sure! Thank you for sharing. Found you through SITS.
Shalunya says
This sounds divine! I love that it's not just a recipe but it's a recipe with a story. GREAT blog. Thanks for sharing. #SITSBlogging
Colleen @ MommieDaze says
Oh, wow! That looks so good. 'Smores and cheesecake together, it's too good to be true! #SITSBlogging
Albion says
Oh. My. Word. I am asking for this for my birthday. I am drooling!! #SITSBlogging
Emmy says
I think I could drool over your pictures all day! Seriously looks so good. Thanks for all the little tips for making this. Stopping by from #Sitsblogging
Danielle says
WOW...this looks absolutely addicting! I could really go for this ANY DAY! Thanks a bunch for sharing. #SITSChallenge
Alma @ A Conquered Mess says
I'm currently trying to eat healthier but my goodness, this might just make me have a cheat day. I love chocolate and this cheesecake looks scrumptious! I've pinned it. #SITSBlogging
Amanda says
OMG this looks so stinking good!! I need to try it!!
Amanda // Happily Ever After
Christine says
I'd probably use something other than Hershey's chocolate, but WHOA! Sometimes I miss America and your pictures are the exact reason why!
Amanda says
Try it with a good dark chocolate. I am not a dark chocolate kind of gal, but I made this again using some dark chocolate I found at Whole Foods and it was crazy good! By the way, you are very lucky. I miss traveling a lot - and especially being in Europe!
Kiren says
I went to make this and noticed it doesn't state the size of pan to use, nor the temperature for baking... 🙂 You also comment on skipping the marshmallows in the cheesecake batter, but that step is not in the recipe.
Amanda says
D'oh! I obviously wrote this in the middle of the night and didn't proofread. I will fix up the recipe asap, but for now I will tell you to bake at 325 degrees and I used a 12 inch spring form pan. Also, you can add marshmallows to the cheesecake mixture prior to pouring it in the pan (as well as line the bottom of the crust with a layer of marshmallows. Please let me know if I am missing anything else, I feel like such a dope!
Kiren says
Thanks! I went ahead and guessed with 350 and a 10" pan, no marshmallows in the mixture. We'll see how it turned out tomorrow. 🙂 Looks and smells delicious!
Amanda says
That should work okay. With the higher temp, but smaller pan, it timing should just about even about to be nearly the same give or take a few minutes. Please let me know how it turns out tomorrow!!
Kiren says
It was delicious! I'll have to try it with marshmallows in the cheesecake next time and probably with a bit less crust (it was a little on the thick side) for the smaller pan.
Christina Hunter says
I just put this bad boy in the oven. Noted I only have 9" pans so it will be a tiny bit thick, but I'm making it for Christmas Party for the morning. I'll come back and tell you how much everyone loved it because just looking at it made me fall in love.
Amanda says
Oh man! I am SO excited to see how it turns out for you! Btw, I never heard of anyone complaining over a thick cheesecake before 😉
Christina Hunter says
Everyone absolutely loved it! Especially the kids, which there were 6 of. The adults also loved it but couldn't eat more than one piece, aha.
I'm planning on making another one for my boyfriend's family since this one turned out so well! Thank you for this amazing recipe, and I hope you have a Happy Holiday!
Amanda says
Yay! I'm so glad to hear it! I don't blame them, it is pretty rich. Happy holidays to you as well! xxx