Is there anyone who doesn't love s'mores? I know I do — that combination of crispy graham cracker, rich chocolate and charred, gooey marshmallow is completely irresistible.
So it goes without saying that I love pretty much anything s'mores-related too…I mean, have you TRIED S'mores Oreos??!?
Now that summer's here, I've been wanting to turn this beloved campfire treat into a popsicle — and I think I've come up with the perfect recipe!
While some s'mores-inspired treats blend all of the components together, I knew that I wanted to keep them separate. I wanted to be able to taste the chocolate, the graham cracker and the marshmallow — just like a real s'more.
And these pops nail it.
Layers of vanilla ice cream (though feel free to substitute chocolate), graham cracker crust and charred mini marshmallows are frozen up into a pop, and coated in a rich chocolate shell.
These would make a great finish to any outdoor celebration this summer — no campfire needed!
S'mores Popsicles
Makes 10
Ingredients
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (packaged, or processed from 6 standard size graham crackers)
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened
- Magic Shell (either store bought or homemade)
Directions
- Place the marshmallows in a single layer on an unlined baking sheet. Char the tops either under the broiler or with a kitchen torch or wand lighter. Place the tray in the freezer for 15 minutes (can be done in advance; keep frozen till ready to use).
- In a small bowl combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter and sugar.
- Fill each popsicle mold one-quarter to one-third of the way up with the ice cream. Freeze for 30 minutes and insert popsicle sticks. Freeze till solid.
- Fill the molds the rest of the way with alternating layers of marshmallows, graham mixture and ice cream. Freeze till solid.
- Line a baking sheet with foil and place in the freezer. Working with one pop at a time, dip each into the magic shell. When the shell turns from glossy to matte, place on your prepared baking sheet; store in the freezer till ready to serve.
Images by Sheri Silver