Perfectly Toasted Smores Dip Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How to get the chocolate to melt on smores? ›

“The best tip I have is that it's all in the setup: Make sure your graham cracker is already split in half, make sure your chocolate is sitting on top of one side to immediately melt together with the toasted marshmallow,” she says. “Beyond that, it's the rotation of the marshmallow.

However, there are a few types of chocolate that are popular choices for s'mores: Milk chocolate is a classic choice for s'mores. It has a sweet and creamy flavor that complements marshmallows and graham crackers. Dark chocolate is a must for those who prefer a richer and less sweet flavor.

Use a Melting Block

Just find a small scrap of wood near your campsite and place it at the end of your fire away from the flame. This will make the wood scrap nice and hot, so all you have to do is place your graham cracker topped with chocolate on the wood.

Any brand seems to do just fine in these desserts that start with a package of graham crackers. In this test, however, we found that there was only one graham we wanted in our s'mores: Honey Maid. These crackers impressed all of us with their nice honey flavor and mild sweetness.

Adding butter or oil increases the fat content of the melted chocolate, making it smoother and easier to work with. Perfectly melted chocolate will be smooth, silky, and have a shiny finish, says KitchenSeer. If your chocolate is too thick or clumpy, you may be able to save it with some room temperature butter.

Use a very low heat on the stovetop and stir frequently. If using the microwave, stop to stir more frequently, every 15 seconds. Add a tablespoon of shortening. It helps thin out the chocolate a bit and prevents it from seizing up.

And if you plan to melt the marshmallows to include in a recipe like Rice Krispie treats, you'll have no issues with these Jet-Puffed mallows. They puff up big in the microwave but melt down to be smooth and sticky—just what you want for these types of recipes.

Krembo, or Creambo (Hebrew: קרמבו, a contraction meaning literally "Cream-in-it"), is the name of a chocolate-coated marshmallow treat that is popular in Israel, especially in the winter as an alternative to ice-cream.

IMPORTANT: Some people may be concerned that Sterno isn't safe to use to roast s'mores, but according to the company, it is perfectly safe to roast food. Sterno ethanol gel burns safe and clean and is endorsed by Green Restaurant Association.

In a nonstick pot, melt the marshmallows over medium low heat, stirring until smooth. Immediately spread the marshmallows out into the prepared pan. Dust the tops with icing sugar and let set for 20-30 minutes.

What to replace graham crackers with for S Mores? ›

What should I use for s'mores besides graham crackers? Some people like other types of plain cookies like oatmeal, or chocolate chip or try crispy granola bars! You could use a marshmallow rice crispy treat, major sweetness but fun!

Although they taste the same as traditional graham crackers and can be used in all the same recipes, the ingredient list for Honey Maid Wafers doesn't contain any graham flour.

CHOCOLATE. Creative chocolate options might be my favorite part of hosting a s'mores party! Almost any candy bar can work it's way into a s'more! Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are a great option, I love Ghirardelli Squares with a variety of fillings, Butterfinger cups, dark chocolate and white chocolate.

To thin melted chocolate, add a small amount of neutral oil, like vegetable oil or cocoa butter, stirring gently until it reaches the desired consistency. Melt slowly to avoid overheating, and keep water out to prevent the chocolate from seizing.

Adding a tablespoon of coconut oil or vegetable oil while microwaving helps the chocolate melt more smoothly and makes it the perfect consistency for dipping! The caveat here is that once cool, the chocolate won't set up quite as hard as it did to begin with due to the added fat content.