Classic Cheesecake

Pin It I love a good piece of decadent cheesecake.  This is my favorite cheesecake recipe.  It turns ou perfect everytime.  Believe me, after many failed attempts at making cheesecake, this recipe wins hands down.

Classic Cheesecake
12 chocolate graham cracker, finely crushed (can use regular graham crackers if you want)
1/2 stick butter, melted
4 pkg cream cheese, softened
4 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 T vanilla

1. Preheat oven to 325.
2. Mix crushed grahams and butter.  Press mixture into the bottom of a 10-inch sprig form pan.
3. Cream sugar and cream cheese until smooth.
4.Add eggs on at a time until well blended.
5. Pour mxture over crust.
6. Bake for 60-65 minutes or until center is almost set.
7. Run a knife along the endge to loosen.  Cool completely in pan before serving.

No Bake S'mores Bars

Pin It Craving the gooey, melty, messiness of a s'more, but don't have access to a fire?  I have the treat for you.  These bars are easy, fast and taste just like the campfire favorite.  Great for after school snacks or lunch boxes.  This recipe makes an 8x8 pan, but if you double it you can make a 9 x 13 pan.

No Bake S'Mores Bars
3 3/4 cups mini marshmallows, divided
2 T butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
4 cups Golden Grahams cereal
3/4 cup milk chocolate chips, divided

1. Put 3 cups of marshmallows and butter in a microwave safe bowl.  Microwave for 1 minute, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted.
2. Stir in vanilla then add cereal and coat well.
3. Mix in 1/2 cup of marshmallows and 1/2 cup of chocolate chips.
4. Press into a well greased 8x8 pan.
5. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup of marshmallows and chocolate chips on top.
6. Allow to cool before cutting (place in fridge if you are really hungry)