S'mores Icebox Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 cups whipped cream
• 1 cup marshmallow cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup mini marshmallows
• ½ cup chocolate chips
• Extra graham cracker crumbs for garnish

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined and crumbly. The mixture should resemble wet sand and hold together when pressed.
2. In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, continuing to mix until fully incorporated and creamy without lumps.
3. Fold in the whipped cream, marshmallow cream, and vanilla extract into the cream cheese mixture. Stir gently until the mixture is smooth and fluffy, ensuring all ingredients are well blended but without deflating the whipped cream.
4. Prepare a 9x13-inch baking dish by spraying it lightly with cooking spray or lining it with parchment paper for easier removal. Spread a layer of the graham cracker mixture on the bottom, pressing down firmly to create a solid base.
5. Pour half of the cream cheese filling over the graham cracker layer, smoothing it out evenly with a spatula to ensure an even distribution.
6. Add another layer of the graham cracker mixture, followed by the remaining cream cheese filling. Smooth the top layer for a beautiful finish, and then finish with a final layer of graham cracker crumbs on top, pressing down gently.
7. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the layers to set properly and the flavors to meld beautifully.
8. Before serving, top with mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, and sprinkle with extra graham cracker crumbs for added texture and visual appeal.
9. Slice into squares and serve chilled.