Description
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs: These provide the base for your cheesecake, adding a crunchy texture that contrasts beautifully with the creamy filling.
- 1/3 cup melted butter: The butter helps to bind the graham cracker crumbs together, ensuring a sturdy and delicious crust.
- 1/4 cup sugar: A touch of sweetness is added to the crust, enhancing the flavors and balancing the richness of the cheesecake.
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened: This is the heart of your cheesecake, providing a creamy, rich flavor that forms the foundation of the filling.
- 1 cup marshmallow fluff: This ingredient introduces a light and airy texture, making the cheesecake wonderfully fluffy and sweet.
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar: Used for sweetness, the powdered sugar blends easily into the filling without adding grittiness.
- 1 tsp vanilla extract: Vanilla enhances the flavors of the other ingredients, contributing to the overall deliciousness of the cheesecake.
- 1 1/2 cups whipped cream: Whipped cream adds lightness and volume to the filling, ensuring a soft and fluffy texture in every bite.
- Mini marshmallows (for topping): These are a decorative and tasty addition, providing visual appeal and extra sweetness on top of your cheesecake.
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 1/3 cup melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated with butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. This will be the base for your cheesecake.
- Make the filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat together 8 oz softened cream cheese, 1 cup marshmallow fluff, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla extract using an electric mixer. Beat until the mixture is creamy and smooth, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Fold in the whipped cream: Gently fold 1 1/2 cups whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. Use a spatula to combine the ingredients without deflating the whipped cream too much. The mixture should be light and fluffy.
- Assemble the cheesecake: Spread the creamy filling evenly over the prepared graham cracker crust. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Refrigerate: Cover the cheesecake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) to allow it to set. The longer you refrigerate, the firmer the cheesecake will be.
- Add the topping: Just before serving, remove the cheesecake from the refrigerator and top it with mini marshmallows. You can toast them lightly with a kitchen torch for a fun twist!