There's no campfire needed for this rich and decadent s'mores dip! Warm chocolate ganache is topped with melty, toasted marshmallows and served with graham crackers for dipping.
All you need are three ingredients and about ten minutes to make s'mores dip. It's the perfect appetizer for your next movie night or Sunday football party!
My s'mores dip starts with a chocolate ganache base. Most recipes call for melted chocolate, which solidifies back into a block as it cools. You can take your time enjoying this recipe; the ganache layer remains soft and easy to scoop even as the dip cools.
The ganache layer is topped with mini marshmallows that toast to perfection in the oven. Serve your s'mores dip with graham crackers, pretzels, or apple slices for the perfect sweet appetizer treat!
Ingredients and substitutions
- Chocolate chips - I prefer and recommend semi-sweet chocolate chips for a rich, less sweet flavor. Milk chocolate chips can be used if you prefer a sweeter dip.
- Heavy cream - Heavy cream is needed to make the chocolate ganache base. This is what makes the chocolate base soft and scoopable even after cooling. Other dairy like half & half can work in a pinch, but keep in mind that your chocolate base will turn out thinner. I don't recommend using milk in this recipe.
- Mini marshmallows - I prefer mini marshmallows because they're easy to scoop into small servings. However, this recipe can also be made with standard size marshmallows.
Tips and tricks
Making chocolate ganache - Add your chocolate chips to a bowl. In a separate bowl (I like to use my glass pyrex measuring cups) heat up the heavy cream in the microwave. Use short, 30 second bursts to ensure your heavy cream doesn't boil over. Once hot, pour the cream over the chocolate chips and allow to melt for 2-3 minutes. Stir until melted and smooth.
Broiling your s'mores dip - Move your oven rack to the top third of the oven, ideally about 6 inches from the broiler. Place your dip into the oven and turn on the broiler. Do not walk away. Stand and watch your s'mores dip as it toasts. Your marshmallows can go from golden brown to burnt in just a few seconds, so it's important not to walk away or do something else during this time.
Don't set a timer and walk away - Rely less on time and more on the look of your dip as it toasts in the oven. It's very important not to walk away once your dip is under the broiler.
Serve warm - Serve your s'mores dip straight from the oven with your favorite crunchy dippers, like graham crackers, apple slices, or pretzels.
Storage
This dip will keep in the refrigerator for up to a week. Reheat leftover dip under the broiler for about 2 to 3 minutes, or until the marshmallows start to bubble and expand.
Frequently asked questions
Even though this dip takes only a few minutes to prepare, you may wish to make your dip ahead of time. Prepare your dip as directed, but before broiling, cover and refrigerate. When you're ready, broil your s'mores dip as directed in the recipe card.
Graham crackers are the classic choice. Pretzel thins, apple slices, strawberries, teddy grahams, potato chips, and ritz crackers are all great options to serve with your s'mores dip.
If you'd like to make this in the microwave, keep in mind that your marshmallows will not toast and brown like they do under the broiler. Spread your ganache into a microwave-safe, shallow bowl. Top with marshmallows and microwave for 30 seconds. If marshmallows aren't yet melted, microwave an additional 15 seconds.
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S'mores Dip
Ingredients
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 4 ounces heavy cream
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- graham crackers, cookies, or pretzels for dipping
Instructions
- In a bowl, add chocolate chips. Set aside.
- In a microwave safe bowl, add heavy cream and heat in 30 second increments until hot.
- Pour heavy cream over chocolate chips and allow to sit for 2-3 minutes undisturbed. Then, gently stir until chocolate is completely melted.
- Pour chocolate into a 9-inch pie pan (or similarly sized shallow oven-safe baking dish). Top with mini marshmallows.
- Adjust oven rack to the top third of the oven. Place pie pan in the oven and turn on the broiler. Broil for about 2-3 minutes, or until marshmallows are toasted to your liking (watch your dip and do not walk away, marshmallows can burn quickly).
- Remove from oven and serve warm with graham crackers, pretzels, or cookies for dipping.
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Notes
- Dip can be made ahead, covered, and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. When ready to serve, uncover and broil as directed in the recipe card.
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