All the best of the s’mores you’ve loved since childhood…..with the delicious additions of cheesecake and Nutella! Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks?
One of my only memories of camping as a child was when I was around 5 years old and my parents took our family of 6 on a camping trip around the state. Since I was so young, my memories are vague, but the 3 things I remember for sure are whistles, grapes, and Oreos. Whistles because that’s what my parents got each of us for the trip….and grapes & Oreos because that’s what got us through the night!
I’m not sure which night it was (the first? the last?) but one night of our trip was a rainy disaster. We had just gotten to the camp site when it started to rain, and the rain didn’t stop until sometime the next morning. Somewhere in the chaos of pitching the tent and unloading the sleeping bags and finding buckets to catch the drips (our tent definitely had a few leaks)….my parents had the wherewithal to find food for their 4 now ravenous kids. Granted, the only food they were able to find was grapes, Oreos, and a pitcher of lemonade, but it was enough to get us through the night!
Maybe that night explains why one camping trip is all I remember taking. (After that, my parents said forget it!!) Too bad, because camping is so fun! Not that I’ve ever taken my kids camping…(hey, I’m not crazy!) But I have been camping since childhood, and I know that there’s nothing better than sitting around a campfire late at night, talking, laughing, roasting marshmallows, and, of course, eating s’mores!
We’ve been tossing around the idea of a summer camping trip (someday)….but until we work up the nerve, I’ve decided to start making a different type of s’mores – s’mores in a jar! And not just s’mores, but Nutella cheesecake s’mores – the kind that make you forget about all the other s’mores you’ve ever had. Not that it’s hard to do when your parents have never taken you camping….(sorry kids!) But not so sorry, because this is one delicious little treat, made purely out of guilt. So I guess what I really should be saying is, “You’re welcome.” (Did I hear a “thank you?”)
Nutella S'mores Cheesecake Cups
Ingredients
- 1 1/8 c. graham cracker crumbs
- 6 Tbsp. butter melted
- 1 1/8 c. Nutella
- 1/2 c. mini chocolate chips
- 12 oz. 1 1/2 bricks cream cheese
- 1 1/2 c. marshmallow fluff
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 3 graham crackers broken in half
- 6 wide-mouth half pint mason jars
Instructions
- Add 3 Tbsp. graham cracker crumbs and 1 Tbsp butter to each mason jar. Microwave 30 seconds or until butter is melted; stir and press down to form the crust.
- Top crust with 3 Tbsp. Nutella and 1 Tbsp. mini chocolate chips.
- In a separate bowl, mix cream cheese, marshmallow fluff, and vanilla extract with a hand mixer 2 minutes. Divide evenly into mason jars, approx. 1/3 cup in each.
- Top each jar with 1/2 graham cracker, broken in pieces, and leftover chocolate chips.
Be sure to check out some of my other delicious summer treats!
Angela LeMoine says
OMG!!!! These look sinfully delicious!!!!!
Angela
http://lemoinefamilykitchen.blogspot.com
Natashalh says
This looks so totally awesome! Pinning!!
Natashalh
Betty Daniels says
I do have a memory of at least one other camping trip we took. You were the youngest at the time. You were so young that you were crawling around the campsite. What mom wouldn’t love that! I also remember someone losing a toothbrush in the dirt that trip.
These s’mores look very civilized and delicious. ☺
Tanya-Lemonsforlulu.com says
I am not a big fan of camping. We’ve only taken the kids once and unfortunately for me, they loved it! So we’ll have to go again I suppose. Maybe I could just make this and the whole family would be completely satisfied!
Lisa Longley says
Looks so yummy Cath!
Eric Pepple says
Those definitely sound ridiculously delicious! Definitely want to try 🙂
Happy Blogging!
Happy Valley Chow
Julie Evink says
Wow this looks fantastic. S’mores are the highlight of my summer! And I’m not a big fan of camping either. My hubby wanted to when we got married and I said only in a camper with running water and electricity!!
Jen Nikolaus says
I am SO NOT a camper but I LOVE s’mores!!! And Nutella?! Sold. I can’t wait to try these. Guaranteed my boys will devour them. Thanks for sharing Cathy!
~Jen @ YummyHealthyEasy.com
Jocelyn says
What an awesome idea to combine Nutella, S’mores, and cheesecake!!! They look great!
Krista Rollins says
OMG!!! Drooling and licking the screen over here. Love the combination of Nutella, cheesecake, and s’mores. Probably the most perfect combination ever! Pinning this now and making soon! 🙂
krista @ joyfulhealthyeats
Julie says
NOM NOM NOM. These look wonderful, Cathy! Pinning and sharing on social media. Thank you so much for sharing at Marvelous Mondays!
Julie @ This Gal Cooks
Shannon Hawk says
Yum!! These look like a great dessert! What’s not to like? I can’t wait to try these!
Jacqueline H says
These look amazing! Pinning this for sure. Saw these on inspiration monday.
Jackie
http://www.delectablydomestic.com
Julie Corbisiero says
Hi this recipe looks so yummy! I saw it on cupcake-n-bake.
Julie from julieslifestyle.blogspot.com
Cynthia Landrie says
I am not sure what I like better, the dessert or that it is in a little Ball jar! I have fallen in love with these types of little desserts.
Thank you for linking to the In and Out of the Kitchen Party! See you next week!
Cynthia at http://FeedingBig.com
Samantha @ Five Heart Home says
These look ridiculously divine! Found you via BruCrew Life’s Time to Sparkle. Definitely pinning this one…thanks so much for the recipe!
Carrie R says
I need to make these asap! I have been on such a S’mores kick lately too. 😉 Thank you for sharing at Marvelous Mondays this week!
Abby Lawson says
Ooh those look so incredibly good! And perfect for summer, too! I popped over from Lil’ Luna–thanks for sharing!
~Abby =)
Nicky @ Pink Recipe Box says
What a fabulous idea! Pinning and can’t wait to try 🙂
Cynthia Landrie says
Thanks for linking to the In and Out of the Kitchen link party! I am hoping you won’t mind that I will share your link and photo in a post that will go live on Thursday.
Cynthia at http://FeedingBig.com
Laura says
Yum, these look delicious!
hopeallie says
This looks AMAZING! Yum. Pinning this for future reference!
Allison
Maria says
Ohhh these look just heavenly!!!!! All the layers look so delicious!!!! YUM!!!
Ellen Woj-evah says
I love!! that you put them in Mason Jars. I am a jar and bottle fanatic! (o-0)
Tara and Devin says
These look divine!!! Can’t wait to try them! Pinning them now in pinterest!
Cindy Eikenberg, Little Miss Celebration says
Hi Kathy! These look so delicious and love that they are in Mason jars! Thank you so much for sharing at Best of the Weekend! We love having you join us and will be pinning to our party board. Have a fantastic weekend and hope to see you next weekend! Cindy@littlemisscelebration.com
Marcie FlavortheMoments says
These look so outrageously good! I love s’mores, and was just thinking I needed to do a riff on one with Nutella. I love rich and creamy layered desserts like this.
Ruthie Knudsen says
Adorable and I’m sure delicious… perfect for summer gatherings! I’m so glad you came to share at Super Saturday Show & Tell last week… this week I’m co-hosting a HUGE bash with 2 other bloggers! Come on over http://www.whatscookingwithruthie.com and share again! xoxo~ Ruthie
Heather SettingforFour says
Mmmmmm!! I love nutella – these look amazing! pinned!
Julie says
Oh my, these look yummy! I love the little jars you serve them in, too!
Jamie+@+Love+Bakes+Good+Cakes says
I’m not a fan of camping either – unless it involves a hotel!! LOL. I do love me some s’mores though!!
Deb @ Cooking on the Front Burner says
I love individual desserts! And s’mores are one of my favorites! Great recipe Cathy!!