Skillet S’mores Dip
An easy, decadent summer dessert, this Skillet S’mores Dip will delight the kid in you! It’s an easy interactive dessert that feeds your inner child!
This is the perfect way to enjoy all the flavors of the Classic S’mores Recipe when there’s no campfire!
Why You’ll Love this S’mores Dip
I’d seen recipes for this sort of dip floating around the Internet—mostly composed of just a bag of chocolate chips and some larger or jumbo marshmallows.
- I decided to make a ganache instead, adding just one more step to an already easy-peasy recipe.
- Adding cream to the chocolate made it extra rich and silky smooth!
- No campfire is needed so you can serve this yummy dessert dip on Memorial Day (or the 4th of July or Labor Day) without firing up the grill or making a conventional wood-burning fire.
So cream and chocolate were melted together in a skillet, followed by a layer of marshmallows toasted with a short stint under the broiler. Graham crackers were used as dippers for the classic s’mores experience. My gang all gave their seal of approval.
Ingredient Notes
- Semi-sweet or Milk Chocolate Chips – The Ghirardelli brand melts better than Nestles or generic chocolate chips. You may also chop 12 ounces of milk or semi-sweet chocolate bars.
- Heavy Cream – 36-40% butterfat. Makes a rich ganache.
- Large Marshmallows – You will need about 50, though it will vary depending on the size of your skillet.
- Graham Crackers – Separate into smaller rectangles, to use as dippers. Other cookies can be used as well.
A Fourth of July Treat
I shared this s’mores dip with my neighbors on the 4th of July. Some spooned the dip on their crackers, others used two graham crackers to make a more traditional s’mores sandwich.
S’mores are truly a classic American summer treat whether you toast your marshmallows over a campfire or broil them to a golden brown. I gently reheated the leftovers in the oven and the boys hovered over the skillet with spoons. Nick, after some deep thought, surmised that this dip was even better than regular s’mores. I call that a success!
Recipe Tips
This will be the easiest treat in your repertoire! Minimal ingredients and maximum decadence!
- Decide whether you want milk chocolate or semisweet chocolate ganache for the base of your dip.
- This recipe uses chocolate chips for ease of availability, but you can always use 12 ounces of chocolate bars, like Ghirardelli, for an even smoother ganache.
- I like using the microwave as an easy way to melt the chocolate and cream. Make sure to use short time increments, stirring between stopping and restarting.
- A cast iron skillet is fun for presentation, but you can make this in a pie plate, too. Just make sure your dish is safe under the broiler.
- I used a 10-inch diameter skillet, but anything close to that size will work. Your dip will be thinner or thicker depending on whether you use a bigger or smaller pan.
- Top the ganache with marshmallows. Broil carefully to brown and soften the marshmallows.
- PRO-Tip: Watch very carefully while broiling so you do not burn the topping.
- I like serving this dessert dip with graham crackers broken down into small rectangles for perfect dipping, but other cookies will work well, too! Think fudge sticks, vanilla wafers, Biscoff cookies, etc.
- Serve while warm so the chocolate is very scoopable.
If you see typos or omissions, blame it on little Miss Izzy. She’s 3 ½ months old and keeps me on my toes all.day.long!!
Frequently Asked Questions
Ganache is a rich icing or filling made with semisweet chocolate and whipping cream. Chilled, it is often used as the filling for chocolate truffles and as an icing for cakes and other desserts.
S’mores is the contraction of “some more,” since everyone always wants another s’more after the first one.
There was a photo of a Girl Scout roasting a marshmallow in a 1914 scouting magazine. They are given credit for inventing the classic s’mores recipe.
You May Also Like
- Check out this post for Easy Indoors S’mores Dip 3 Ways from my friend Kelly of Life Made Sweeter for more inspiration!
- Here’s a Small Batch S’mores Dip recipe from the original creator of this amazing treat, Dessert for Two!
- And my friend, Danielle, has another decadent version on Hugs & Cookies XOXO.
- Find more delicious summer desserts in the Desserts section of my Recipe Index.
- Plus, check out all my Best Dessert Recipes, too!
Skillet S'mores Dip
A S'mores dip made in a skillet!
Ingredients
- 2 cups chocolate chips, semi-sweet or milk chocolate (or use 12 ounces semi-sweet or milk chocolate, chopped)
- ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- Large marshmallows, about 50 (will vary depending on size of your skillet)
- Graham crackers, separated, to use as dippers.
Instructions
- Place cream and chocolate chips into a heat-safe bowl and microwave, stopping and stirring frequently, till almost completely melted.
- Let sit on the counter for a minute, stir till smooth.
- Pour into the bottom of a 9-inch cast-iron skillet. Alternatively, gently melt the chocolate chips and cream over low heat in the skillet. Stir till smooth.
- Preheat broiler. Cover the surface of the chocolate ganache with marshmallows.
- Broil for 1-5 minutes till marshmallows are toasted. Do not walk away from your oven or your topping may burn.
- Time depends on how close your pan is to the heating element.
Notes
Ghirardelli chocolate chips melt better than Nestles, but both will work.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
16Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 201Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 27mgCarbohydrates: 35gFiber: 1gSugar: 27gProtein: 2g
37 Comments on “Skillet S’mores Dip”
This is such a fun treat! Everyone loved it! It sure does disappear fast!
I love this indoor s’mores version! S’mores are a favorite summer treat around here and this is a fabulous way to have them any time!
Little Miss Izzy is adorable!! What a clever dip!
Your Little Izzy makes my facebook feed the BEST! 🙂
And S’mores dip…. All the YES! S’mores bring back the most wonderful memories of camp life. Cant wait to make for my friends. Yarm!
Hi Liz!
First of all, Izzy is SUPER cute! Such a sweet creature!:)
Now; regarding s’mores; This is a treat we heard about in American movies and series. And we’d LOVE to try this ASAP! We’re drooling over those photos above:)
Have a beautiful day dear!
Panos and Mirella
xoxoxo
YES-ganache was the right choice! this dip is epic!
Your doggy photos are darling, Liz! Looks like your Fourth was indeed a fun and S’More yummy memory-filled one =)
The kid Inside me would love eat this and play in the garden with Izzy, she is so cute 😉
Izzy is adorable!! I love this Skillet S’mores Dip. It is packed with gooey, chocolaty, sticky goodness. I’m so tempted to just eat it with a spoon!
This is the perfect 4th of July treat. Miss Izzy looks right at home.
Lizzy,
My nieces would love this dip. I’ll need to make it for them.
Little Miss Izzy is so adorable and cuddly soft.
Annamaria
Someone said she would like to dive into that dip…me too! Yum! Wow, I need to figure out a low-carb version of this. So good!!
The dip loos insane! Love it! Thank you so much for sharing!
I really love marshmallows and this bars are just made for me!!
Goodness! The dip looks incredible!
Oh my goodness. How much fun is this?! My girls would go crazy to dip their graham crackers into this!
These s’mores look easy enough for Matt to handle so I’m passing this on to him as they are always looking for new and exciting ballgame watching food that they can actually make themselves. I think this fits the bill. 🙂 Izzy is better than a FitBit! 🙂 xo for Miss Izzy.