Description
Romantic s’mores recipe elevates classic campfire treat with gourmet chocolate and homemade marshmallows. Dark chocolate and raspberry ganache create an indulgent dessert perfect for intimate Valentine’s celebrations. Sweet memories await.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 graham crackers (split into 16 squares)
- 8 heart-shaped marshmallows (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 oz (113 g) pink or red candy melts (or white chocolate tinted with food coloring)
- 4 oz (113 g) milk or dark chocolate
- Valentines-themed sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Chocolate Preparation: Melt milk or dark chocolate and pink/red candy melts in separate microwave-safe containers, stirring every 20 seconds until smooth and fully liquefied.
- Cracker Coating: Dip graham cracker squares into the melted chocolates, creating an artistic pattern of alternating colors. Immediately sprinkle Valentine’s themed decorative elements over the wet chocolate surface, ensuring they adhere perfectly.
- Marshmallow Transformation: Caramelize heart-shaped marshmallows using a kitchen torch, gas flame, or broiler, carefully monitoring to achieve a golden-brown exterior without burning. Watch for subtle color changes and slight puffing that indicates optimal toasting.
- Assembly: Position the toasted marshmallow between two chocolate-coated graham crackers, gently pressing to create a cohesive valentine’s s’more sandwich. Ensure the marshmallow remains centered and the crackers are evenly aligned.
- Serving: Present the s’mores immediately while still warm, allowing the chocolate to maintain its glossy finish and marshmallow its gooey texture. Invite your valentine to savor this personalized, romantic dessert that blends visual appeal with decadent flavors.
Notes
- Chocolate Melting Mastery: Use low microwave power and stir frequently to prevent chocolate from burning or seizing, ensuring smooth, glossy texture without unwanted lumps.
- Sprinkle Strategic Placement: Apply decorative sprinkles immediately after coating graham crackers while chocolate remains wet, allowing maximum adherence and visual appeal.
- Marshmallow Torching Technique: Watch marshmallows closely during caramelization to achieve golden-brown color without scorching; rotate continuously for even browning and prevent bitter burnt taste.
- Temperature Timing: Serve s’mores immediately after assembling to experience optimal gooey marshmallow consistency and maintain crisp chocolate coating’s elegant texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg