S'mores Cheesecake Bars

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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.

S'mores Cheesecake Bars (Recipe by Me)
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