Description
Sweet layers of graham cracker, chocolate, and marshmallow dance in this s’mores cheesecake pudding cups recipe, creating a delightful dessert that brings campfire memories to your table. Creamy, rich, and irresistibly indulgent, you will savor each spoonful of this classic American treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 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
Crust and Base Ingredients:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Topping and Garnish Ingredients:
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
- 46 whole graham crackers (for garnish)
- Optional: toasted marshmallows or extra whipped topping for garnish
Instructions
- Craft a sturdy foundation by blending graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, then gently press the mixture into the base of individual serving vessels, creating a crisp, buttery platform.
- Whip cream cheese with powdered sugar until silky smooth, then delicately fold in whipped topping to create a luxurious, airy cheesecake layer that glides effortlessly over the graham cracker base.
- Prepare chocolate pudding by whisking the mix with cold milk, allowing it to transform into a rich, velvety texture that will cascade smoothly atop the cheesecake foundation.
- Embellish each pudding cup with a playful sprinkle of mini marshmallows and chocolate chips, introducing delightful textural contrast. Enhance the visual appeal by nestling a fractured graham cracker shard into the layers.
- For those seeking an elevated touch, crown the dessert with a golden-kissed marshmallow or a billowy dollop of whipped cream, adding a final flourish of decadence.
- Refrigerate the assembled cups for a minimum of one hour, allowing the flavors to harmonize and the layers to set into a perfectly chilled, indulgent dessert experience.
Notes
- Swap graham cracker crumbs with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed gluten-free cookies for a celiac-friendly version.
- Use low-fat cream cheese and sugar-free pudding mix to create a lighter, more diet-conscious dessert that doesn’t compromise on taste.
- Toast marshmallows quickly with a kitchen torch for a professional campfire-like finish that adds depth and caramelized flavor to the dessert.
- Prepare components ahead of time and assemble just before serving to maintain the perfect texture and prevent soggy graham cracker base.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg