smores icebox cake

A S'mores Icebox Cake is the ultimate summer dessert. An easy no-bake treat, this cake is made up of layers of graham crackers, tangy marshmallow cream, and a silky chocolate ganache. Completed with all the makings of a s'more and toasted up for everyone to enjoy. It's perfect to feed a crowd, or to make ahead of time and portion out for an after dinner dessert.

S'mores Icebox Cake

(225 grams) chopped milk or dark chocolate

butter

¾ cup (175 grams) heavy cream

heavy cream

cream cheese, softened

sugar

marshmallow fluff

graham crackers (about 2 sleeves)

Milk chocolate bar

Mini marshmallows

Marshmallow Fluff

Add the chocolate and butter to a heatproof glass or metal bowl.

Heat the cream on the stovetop (or the microwave) until hot.

Pour the cream over the chocolate, making sure it is completely submerged. Let the cream sit for 2-4 minutes without disturbing it.

Gently whisk the cream until it is fully combined and the result is a shiny, silky chocolate ganache. Let cool until it is thickened.

With an electric mixer using the whisk attachment, whip the heavy cream until medium-stiff peaks form, about 3 minutes. Remove the whipped cream from the bowl and set aside.

Place the cream cheese in the now-empty mixing bowl, along with the sugar. Whip on medium speed until completely smooth, about 2 minutes, scraping down the bowl halfway through. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the marshmallow fluff. Mix together until just fully combined.

Add ⅓ of the whipped cream to the marshmallow mixture and fold it in with a rubber spatula by hand until it is completely combined.

Add the remaining whipped cream to the bowl and gently fold it in, being careful not to deflate it.

Line a 9” square baking dish (see note about other containers) with 1 long piece of plastic wrap or parchment paper so that it covers the bottom and up 2 of the sides, and it leaves some overhang. This will help release the cake later.

Line the entire bottom with graham crackers, cutting any crackers as needed so the bottom is covered completely.

Spread half of the marshmallow cream filling evenly on top of the graham crackers.

Spread half of the cooled chocolate ganache evenly on top of the marshmallow.

Place another layer of graham crackers on top of the chocolate, making sure it is covered completely.

Repeat the process with one more layer of marshmallow cream, and chocolate ganache.

Then cover only half of the chocolate with the last layer of the graham crackers. 

Cover the dish and let rest in the refrigerator for 8-12 hours.

Transfer the dish to the freezer to let chill for at least 1 hour before ready to serve.

Once ready to serve, remove from the freezer. Run a dull butter knife under hot water, and then run it along the edges of the cake, to release the sides from the pan. Then carefully lift the cake out of the pan. See notes from troubleshooting.

Place cake on a cutting board and cut in half along the edge of the graham crackers. Carefully place the half with the graham cracker on top of the layer with the ganache so you have tall loaf cake.

Place the cake on a platter and carefully spread marshmallow cream on the top layer. Decorate as desired with pieces of graham crackers, marshmallows and chocolate.

Use a kitchen torch to toast the marshmallows on top.

Let the cake sit for 5-10 minutes to soften up, and then slice and serve.

I made this today with a 3 &amp; 1yr old as a “rainy day project” our layers were much thinner, and our top was not nearly as pretty- but it was delicious!!  We’ve had such an obsession with s’mores this summer, so I’m happy to have a new recipe that isn’t the same old boring thing ! I don’t have a blow torch, but used the broiler for the last step, and the browned top came out perfectly.

Fantastic Smore pie♡♡♡
Grandchildren loved it

This dessert is fantastic !!! My dinner guests said the recipe is a keeper. Everyone enjoyed it !!

S'mores Icebox Cake is a gluten-free and dairy-free, summer-friendly dessert recipe that will be a hit with kids and adults alike!

S&#8217;mores Icebox Cake (GF/DF)

container dairy-free whipped topping (I used SoDelicious CocoWhip)

gluten-free marshmallow fluff

gluten-free mini marshmallows (I used Elyon)

bag dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided (I used Enjoy Life)

lite coconut milk

graham

Combine whipped topping and marshmallow fluff in a large bowl then whisk until smooth (some marshmallow lumps remaining is fine.) Fold in mini marshmallows then refrigerate until well chilled.

Measure out 2 Tablespoons chocolate chips and reserve, then pour remaining chocolate chips into a medium-sized bowl. Pour coconut milk into a microwave-safe dish then heat for 45 seconds, or until gently simmering. Pour over chocolate chips in the bowl then let sit for 5 minutes before whisking until smooth.

Line a 5x9” loaf pan with saran wrap, letting it generously hang over the edges, then scoop 1 cup marshmallow mixture into the bottom and spread into an even layer. Next add a layer of graham crackers, cutting or breaking graham crackers to fit into an even layer. Add another 1 cup marshmallow mixture then smooth into an even layer, and then add 1/2 cup of the chocolate mixture and smooth into an even layer.

Repeat layers - graham crackers, marshmallow mixture, chocolate - two more times. Cover the top with saran wrap then refrigerate overnight. When ready to serve, remove saran wrap from the top then invert cake onto a cutting board. Gently pull on overhanging saran wrap to remove the cake from the pan then sprinkle top with reserved chocolate chips and crumbled graham crackers. Slice with a sharp knife then serve.

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