Irresistible Marshmallow Delight

This cake with marshmallows is a very light version of a cheesecake I learned from a friend in Japan. It is a perfect recipe for people looking for something sweet to top off a meal.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
3 hrs
Total Time:
3 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • ½(10.5 ounce) packagemarshmallows

  • ½cupmilk

  • 1(8 ounce) packagecream cheese, softened

  • 1largeegg yolk

  • ½lemon, juiced

  • 1cupheavy cream

  • 1(9 inch)prepared graham cracker crust

Cooking Directions

  1. Combine marshmallows and milk in a saucepan on low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until marshmallows are melted and mixture starts to boil. Remove from heat.

  2. Beat cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Stir in egg yolk. Fold in 1/3 of the melted marshmallow mixture, then quickly fold in remaining marshmallow until no streaks remain. Stir in lemon juice.

  3. Beat cream in a medium bowl until soft peaks form. Fold into cream cheese-marshmallow mixture until no streaks remain. Spread into graham crust and chill in the refrigerator for 3 hours before serving.

Editor’s Note:

This recipe contains raw egg. We recommend that pregnant women, young children, older adults, and the immunocompromised do not consume raw egg. Learn more about egg safety from our article, How to Make Your Eggs Safe.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories404
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
28g
36%
Saturated Fat
15g
74%
Cholesterol
98mg
33%
Sodium
266mg
12%
Total Carbohydrate
35g
13%
Dietary Fiber
1g
3%
Total Sugars
22g
Protein
5g
Vitamin C
5mg
27%
Calcium
72mg
6%
Iron
1mg
6%
Potassium
115mg
2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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