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Gourmet S'mores

Gourmet S’mores

Homemade graham crackers, artisanal marshmallows, and rich chocolate ganache come together for a truly indulgent twist on a campfire classic.

  • Total Time: 5 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12-16 S'mores 1x

Ingredients

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Graham Crackers:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Marshmallows:

  • 3 packets of unflavored gelatin
  • 1 cup cold water (divided)
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Chocolate:

  • 8 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • Optional: 1 tsp espresso powder (for a rich flavor boost)

Instructions

Graham Crackers:

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. Add Butter: Cut the cold butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, milk, and vanilla extract. Add this mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
  5. Roll and Cut Dough: Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into squares or rectangles using a knife or cookie cutter. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack.

Marshmallows:

  1. Prepare Gelatin: In the bowl of a stand mixer, sprinkle the gelatin over 1/2 cup of cold water. Let it sit to bloom.
  2. Heat Sugar Mixture: In a medium saucepan, combine the remaining 1/2 cup of water, granulated sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves, then increase the heat to high. Cook until the mixture reaches 240°F (115°C) on a candy thermometer.
  3. Mix and Combine: With the mixer on low speed, slowly pour the hot sugar mixture into the gelatin. Gradually increase the mixer speed to high and whip for about 10-12 minutes until the mixture becomes thick and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract in the last minute of whipping.
  4. Set Marshmallows: Dust a baking dish with powdered sugar. Pour the marshmallow mixture into the dish, smooth the top, and dust with more powdered sugar. Let it set for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  5. Cut Marshmallows: Once set, cut the marshmallows into squares and dust with more powdered sugar to prevent sticking.

Chocolate Ganache:

  1. Heat Cream: In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat.
  2. Melt Chocolate: Place the chopped dark chocolate and optional espresso powder in a heatproof bowl. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit for 2 minutes.
  3. Stir Until Smooth: Stir the mixture until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Add sea salt and mix well.

Assemble S’mores:

  1. Toast Marshmallows: Toast marshmallows over a campfire, grill, or stovetop until golden brown and gooey.
  2. Layer Ingredients: Place a piece of chocolate ganache on a graham cracker, top with a toasted marshmallow, and add another graham cracker on top to form a sandwich.
  3. Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately and enjoy your gourmet s’mores!

Notes

For an extra touch, consider adding a thin layer of peanut butter or hazelnut spread to the graham crackers before assembling.

Use flavored marshmallows (like peppermint or caramel) for a fun twist.

If you prefer, you can use store-bought graham crackers and marshmallows to save time.

  • Author: Lindsey Chastain
  • Prep Time: 1 hour + 4 hours to set marshmallows
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
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