Description
Chocolate-lovers will adore this Valentine’s Day s’mores recipe that blends classic campfire treats with romantic charm. Graham crackers, melted chocolate, and marshmallows create a sweet dessert perfect for couples sharing intimate moments together.
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
- Preparation: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to facilitate chocolate setting and simplify cleanup.
- Chocolate Coating: Microwave milk or dark chocolate in a bowl, stirring every 20 seconds until achieving a silky, uniform consistency. Simultaneously, liquefy pink or red candy melts using the same technique.
- Decorative Dipping: Immerse graham cracker squares into the melted chocolates, creating an alternating pattern of milk/dark chocolate and pink/red candy melts. While the chocolate remains wet, sprinkle Valentines-themed decorative elements across the surface.
- Chocolate Setting: Allow the chocolate-covered crackers to solidify at room temperature for 10 minutes, or accelerate the process by refrigerating for 5 minutes.
- Marshmallow Toasting: Carefully caramelize heart-shaped marshmallows using a kitchen torch, gas stovetop flame, or broiler. Monitor closely to achieve a golden-brown exterior without charring.
- Assembly: Position a freshly toasted marshmallow on the chocolate-covered side of one graham cracker. Gently press a second graham cracker on top, forming a delectable marshmallow sandwich.
- Serving: Present the Valentine’s Day s’mores immediately to maintain the irresistible gooey, molten texture and ensure maximum enjoyment.
Notes
- Control Chocolate Melting: Use low microwave power and stir frequently to prevent chocolate from burning or seizing, ensuring a smooth, glossy texture.
- Prevent Marshmallow Burning: Keep torch or flame at least 2-3 inches away from marshmallow, rotating constantly for even golden-brown caramelization without charring.
- Decorate with Precision: Sprinkle decorative embellishments immediately after dipping graham crackers while chocolate remains wet to ensure maximum adhesion.
- Temperature Matters: Allow chocolate-covered crackers to set at room temperature for optimal texture and shine, using refrigeration only as a quick alternative.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg