Air Fryer Smore’s Cheesecake
This Air Fryer Smore’s Cheesecake is layers of graham cracker crust, rich chocolate cheesecake, and fluffy marshmallow filling. It’s a decedent dessert that has all the flavor of our favorite campfire treat but none of the mess. . If you love smore’s, then this is a must try! Enjoy!
If you are looking for a twist on a classic dessert recipe, then this is the recipe for you. This easy air fryer dessert recipe will have your friends and family asking you to make it time and time again.
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❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This recipe is one that you won’t want to miss! Here is a list of features that make it unique:
- The process for making this dish is simple yet creative, allowing for maximum taste with minimal effort.
- It’s sweet, rich and so comforting! Even kids love it.
- The result is an eye-catching presentation that will wow your dinner guests.
🛒Ingredients
This ingredient list may seem a little long but don’t be intimidated because you most likely already have most of these ingredients on hand. And, those that you don’t have on hand, you can quickly pick them up at your local grocery store.
- graham cracker crumbs
- butter
- cream cheese
- granulated sugar
- flour
- mini marshmallows
- heavy whipping cream
- vanilla extract
- egg
- cocoa powder
- semi-sweet chocolate chips
See the recipe card below for quantities.
🔪 How to Make Air Fryer Smores Cheesecake
It may seem like there are a lot of instructions to make this smores recipe, however it really doesn’t take a lot of effort, so don’t allow the steps to stop you from making this sweet treat.
Step 1: Make the crust
Add graham crackers into a food processor and pulse until you get 1 ½ cups crumbs. Add in melted butter and pulse until combined. Pour the crumbs into the bottom of the springform and use the back of a spoon or your hand to press the crumbs down to form the crust. Bring the crumbs up the sides about 1 inch. Place the springform in your air fryer and set to 350 for 8 minutes.
Step 2: Beat the cream cheese for the marshmallow layer
In the bowl of a stand mixer equipped with a paddle attachment, cream the cream cheese for 3-4 minutes until smooth. Add in the sugar, flour, and vanilla and mix until combined.
Step 3: Melt the marshmallows and add to the cream cheese
In a medium microwave safe bowl, add the marshmallows and heavy cream and heat on 30 second increments until melted and smooth. Add the melted marshmallows and vanilla to the cream cheese mixture and mix until combined. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl. Mix for an additional 1 minute.
Step 4: Finish the marshmallow layer
Add the egg in last and mix until JUST combined. Be careful not to overmix. Pour the marshmallow layer over the top of the baked crust and smooth.
Step 5: Start the chocolate cheesecake layer
In the bowl of a stand mixer equipped with a paddle attachment, cream the cream cheese for 3-4 minutes until smooth. Add in the sugar, flour, and cocoa powder and mix until combined.
Step 6: Melt the chocolate chips
In a medium microwave safe bowl, add the chocolate chips and heavy cream and heat on 30 second increments until melted and smooth. Add the melted chocolate into the cream cheese mixture and mix until just combined and smooth. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl and mix for an additional minute.
Step 7: Finish the chocolate layer
Add the egg in last and mix until JUST combined. Be careful not to overmix. Carefully spoon the chocolate layer over the top of the marshmallow layer and smooth.
Step 8: Air fry the cheesecake
Cover the top of the springform pan tightly with aluminum foil and place in the air fryer on 300 degrees/F for 40 minutes. The cheesecake is done when the outsides are set but the center SLIGHTLY jiggles. It should resemble gelatin or pudding. If needed, add the cheesecake back in for 3-4 minutes. Keep in mind the cheesecake will set up as it cools overnight.
Step 9: Cool the cheesecake
Once the timer is up, allow the cheesecake to cool slowly by turning off the air fryer, but leave the cheesecake in the fryer basket for about 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, remove form the air fryer and let the cheesecake cool to room temperature.
Step 10: Chill the cheesecake
Once the cheesecake is cool, transfer to the refrigerator to set for at least 6 hours but overnight is recommended to set completely.
Step 11: Make the chocolate ganache
Once the cheesecake is set and you are ready to serve, make the ganache by adding the chocolate and heavy cream into a small microwave safe bowl and heat on 30 second increments until melted and smooth. Pour over top chilled cheesecake.
Step 12: Garnish the cheesecake
Top the ganache with mini marshmallows and use a small kitchen torch to brown the tops of the marshmallows. Sprinkle with crushed graham crackers and serve immediately. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
📝Variations
Do you want to change up this recipe and make it your own? Here are some ways that you can do that!
- Nuts – If you like a little crunch in your cheesecake mix in some chopped walnuts and pecans.
- Chocolate – Use chocolate graham crackers for an extra chocolate flavor in this recipe.
If you love Smore’s then next time you may want to give these Frozen Smore’s Bars a try!
🥄 Equipment
You only need a few basic kitchen tools to help you make this delicious air fryer dessert recipe. Gather these tools and get ready to enjoy this tasty dessert.
- eletric mixer
- 7 inch springform pan
- mixing bowls
- air fryer – 6 quart or larger
- food processor
🥫 Storage
Storage – Store these cheesecake in the fridge for up to five week. Make sure to keep it in an airtight container or cake plate to protect it.
Freezing – You could freeze this cheesecake in a freezer-safe container for up to three months.
💭 Tips
- You will need a large air fryer to make this recipe so that your springform pan will fit in. Check that the pan fits before you start to make this recipe.
- Once you add the eggs to your cheesecake layers, make sure to not overmix. You want to mix until just combined.
- The cheesecake will still jiggle some when you remove it from air fryer. Don’t worry it will firm up some in the fridge.
⁉️ FAQ
Do you have questions about this Air Fryer Smore’s Cheesecake recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
No, you will not need a water bath to make this easy air fryer dessert recipe.
Yes, so once you add the eggs, be careful to mix until just combined and not longer than that.
Absolutely, you can freeze slices or the entire cheesecake for up to three months.
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Air Fryer Smore’s Cheesecake
Equipment
- Electric mixer
- 7-inch springform pan
- mixing bowls
- air fryer – 6 quart or larger
- Food processor
- kitchen torch
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 4 Tablespoons butter melted
Marshmallow Layer
- 12 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
Chocolate Layer
- 12 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 Tablespoon heavy whipping cream
- 1 egg
Toppings
- ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
- mini marshmallows `
- graham crackers crushed
Instructions
Crust
- Prepare a 7-inch spring from pan by spraying generously with non-stick spray. Make sure that the pan will fit in your Air fryer FIRST!
- Add graham crackers into a food processor and pulse until you get 1 ½ cups crumbs. Add in melted butter and pulse until combined.
- Pour the crumbs into the bottom of the springform and use the back of a spoon or your hand to press the crumbs down to form the crust. Bring the crumbs up the sides about 1 inch.
- Place the springform in your air fryer and set to 350 for 8 minutes.
Marshmallow Layer
- In the bowl of a stand mixer equipped with a paddle attachment, cream the cream cheese for 3-4 minutes until smooth.
- Add in the sugar, flour, and vanilla and mix until combined.
- In a medium microwave safe bowl, add the marshmallows and heavy cream and heat on 30 second increments until melted and smooth.
- Add the melted marshmallows and vanilla to the cream cheese mixture and mix until combined. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl. Mix for an additional 1 minute.
- Add the egg in last and mix until JUST combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Pour the marshmallow layer over the top of the baked crust and smooth.
Chocolate Layer
- In the bowl of a stand mixer equipped with a paddle attachment, cream the cream cheese for 3-4 minutes until smooth.
- Add in the sugar, flour, and cocoa powder and mix until combined.
- In a medium microwave safe bowl, add the chocolate chips and heavy cream and heat on 30 second increments until melted and smooth.
- Add the melted chocolate into the cream cheese mixture and mix until just combined and smooth. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl and mix for an additional minute.
- Add the egg in last and mix until JUST combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Carefully spoon the chocolate layer over the top of the marshmallow layer and smooth.
Baking
- Cover the top of the springform pan tightly with aluminum foil and place in the air fryer on 300 degrees/F for 40 minutes. The cheesecake is done when the outsides are set but the center SLIGHTLY jiggles. It should resemble Jell-O. If needed, add the cheesecake back in for 3-4 minutes. Keep in mind the cheesecake will set up as it cools overnight.
- Once the timer is up, allow the cheesecake to cool slowly by turning off the air fryer, but leave the cheesecake in the fryer basket for about 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, remove form the air fryer and let the cheesecake cool to room temperature.
- Once the cheesecake is cool, transfer to the refrigerator to set for at least 6 hours but overnight is recommended to set completely.
- Once the cheesecake is set and you are ready to serve, make the ganache by adding the chocolate and heavy cream into a small microwave safe bowl and heat on 30 second increments until melted and smooth. Pour over top chilled cheesecake.
- Top the ganache with mini marshmallows and use a small kitchen torch to brown the tops of the marshmallows. Sprinkle with crushed graham crackers and serve immediately.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
