It's SO cold here. So very cold. I was shivering the other day and I looked at the thermostat and it said 68 degrees, and I thought to myself, "Uh, isn't that pretty warm?" I asked around, and it turns out - it is. So now I think there's something wrong with me. I'm always cold. I'm never the person who gets hot. I was perfectly comfortable (even cold!) in Las Vegas in the summer. I think I read once that people who are always cold have poor circulation. But I work out and don't sit around too much.
Maybe there's something I could take to have better circulation? I bought some gummie vitamins the other day and have been popping a few of those every day. It's hard to stop at just two because those things are delicious. I have to remind myself they're not candy.
Okay, and here's another thing that's wrong with me. I wait tables at a restaurant, and lately we've had a lot of senior citizens passing through. These elderly men, I can't tell you how much I admire their taste in fashion. You think I'm joking, but I'm not. They wear the trendiest flannel plaid shirts! I love them... they're so vintage, and I want to tear them off their backs and scamper off with them. And a lot of them wear these soft brown pants... that's not a good description. I don't know what kind of pants they are, but they. are. cool. Don't get me started on elderly man-hats. Aaaamazing!
Well, we should talk about the cheesecake bars now. But first I wanted to tell you about this appetizer contest I entered on Food2.com. My recipe is White Cheddar & Bacon Mac & Cheese Bites and they are so good! Seriously. They are little bites of white cheddar mac & cheese topped with bacon, crumbled up white cheddar crackers, and melted butter. They are perfect for parties and holiday gatherings. The winner of the contest wins a trip for two to New York City, and you know how much I love New York! If you want to skip on over there and vote for my recipe (you have to be on Facebook), I would love and appreciate it. Although, I'm not sure if voting really plays a part in the decision of the winner... I'm confused. I read through the rules and it seems like a panel of judges pick the winner. But some votes couldn't hurt, right?
All right, really, now it's time to talk about the S'mores Cheesecake Bars. These are good, too! A graham cracker crust is topped with mixed up cream cheese, marshmallow cream, and milk chocolate. Then the bars are topped with mini marshmallows and broiled until toasty.
Printable Recipe
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
3 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup marshmallow cream
2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
4 ounces milk chocolate, melted
1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with foil; coat with cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, stir together graham cracker crumbs, sugar and melted butter until well combined; pat into bottom of baking dish. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
In a medium bowl, using a mixer on medium speed, beat together cream cheese and marshmallow cream until fluffy - about 1 minute. Beat in cocoa powder, vanilla and eggs until combined - about 1 minute. Stir in melted chocolate until combined. Pour filling over crust, and bake for 25-30 minutes or until set, and no longer wobbly. Remove from oven.
Preheat oven broiler. Evenly top cheesecake with mini marshmallows. Broil for a few seconds until marshmallows start to brown. Cool on a wire rack (drizzle with additional melted chocolate, if desired). Place in the refrigerator or freezer until well chilled - about an hour or two. Lift out foil from dish and slice cheesecake into bars.
Makes 12 big bars
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