Dessert for 12
Marshmallow Cheesecake
A chocolate biscuit crust holds a marshmallow cream cheese filling that chills until firm, then receives simple Halloween decorations.
Typical price
$5.72for 4 servings
$1.43 per serving$5.72 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: bbcgoodfood.com
- 120 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetDesserts
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chocolate chips and baking chocolate$0.45/oz typical | 11 oz | $4.76Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $1.06Typical price |
| Marshmallows and candy$0.25/oz typical | 6.25 oz | $1.59Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.07Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 18 oz | $7.05Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 7 oz | $1.54Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $17.15 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaSugar and brown sugarSyrups, molasses, powdered sugar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 300 g crème-filled chocolate sandwich biscuits
- 75 g butter melted
- 180 g white mini marshmallows
- 50 ml milk
- 500 g full-fat soft cheese
- 200 ml double cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 egg whites
- 200 g caster sugar
- black writing icing or edible ink pen
Steps
- Crush the biscuits, stir in melted butter, and press the mixture into a 9-inch springform pan.
- Warm the marshmallows and milk in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth, then cool for 10 minutes.
- Beat the soft cheese and vanilla until smooth, then mix in the cooled marshmallow mixture.
- Whip the double cream until thick and fold it into the filling.
- Beat the egg whites and sugar in a heatproof bowl over simmering water until the mixture reaches 160 F and holds firm peaks.
- Fold the cooked egg-white mixture into the filling, spread it over the crust, and chill for 90 minutes.
- Draw Halloween shapes with the writing icing or edible ink pen before cutting.
Swaps
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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