This quick Oven S’mores Dip brings the flavor of classic campfire s’mores into your kitchen in just a few minutes. Made with chocolate, heavy cream, marshmallows, and graham crackers, this easy broiler dessert is warm, gooey, toasted, and perfect for sharing.
I have to admit something: I love the idea of camping more than I love the actual camping. I grew up with camping trips, and I have plenty of happy memories from those days. I still want to enjoy that kind of outdoor adventure with my own family, especially with a little one who loves to run, explore, and get messy. But the dirt, bugs, and shared bathrooms are not exactly my favorite parts of the experience.
What I do love about camping is the food. There is something special about simple meals cooked outside, whether it is a Dutch oven dinner, foil packet meal, or a sweet treat eaten around the fire. And of course, no camping trip feels complete without s’mores. Toasted marshmallows, melty chocolate, and crisp graham crackers are a classic combination for a reason.
The good news is that you do not need a campfire to enjoy that same cozy dessert. This oven s’mores dip gives you all the best parts of a traditional s’more without the smoke, bugs, or waiting for the perfect fire. In fact, the chocolate melts more evenly, the marshmallows toast beautifully, and the whole thing is ready in minutes.
What Is S’mores Dip?
S’mores dip is a warm dessert made with a layer of melted chocolate topped with toasted marshmallows. Instead of building individual s’mores, you scoop the gooey mixture straight from the pan with graham crackers. It has the same flavors as the campfire version, but it is easier to serve and even easier to eat.
This oven s’mores dip has everything you want in a great s’more: soft toasted marshmallows, warm chocolate, and crunchy graham crackers. The best part is the chocolate layer. Around a campfire, it can be hard to get the chocolate properly melted before the marshmallow cools down. In this version, the chocolate becomes smooth and creamy before the marshmallows go on top.
A small amount of heavy cream makes a big difference. It turns the chocolate into a simple ganache, helping it stay soft and scoopable for longer. That means you can enjoy every bite from the comfort of your kitchen, living room, or wherever you want to serve it.
Ingredients
This easy s’mores dip uses only four ingredients. The recipe is simple, but choosing the right chocolate and using the right amount of cream will give you the best texture.
- Chocolate – Use the chocolate you enjoy most. Milk chocolate gives the dip a traditional s’mores flavor, while dark chocolate adds a richer, less sweet taste. White chocolate can also be used if you prefer a sweeter variation.
- Heavy Cream – This is the ingredient that keeps the chocolate smooth and creamy. Just a small amount helps the chocolate melt into a soft ganache that is easy to scoop.
- Marshmallows – Large marshmallows work best for this recipe. Mini marshmallows can melt differently and may not give the same toasted texture.
- Graham Crackers – Classic graham crackers are the traditional choice for dipping. You can also use cinnamon or chocolate graham crackers if you want a slightly different flavor.
How to Make Broiler S’mores Dip
If you have a few minutes and a craving for something sweet, this oven s’mores dip is a perfect choice. The broiler melts the chocolate quickly and gives the marshmallows that golden toasted top.
- Turn the broiler to high before you begin. Most broilers heat quickly, so it should be ready by the time the chocolate and cream are in the pan.
- Break or chop the chocolate into rough pieces and spread it evenly over the bottom of the pan. Smaller pieces melt faster and more evenly.
- Add the heavy cream before placing the pan under the broiler. This helps the chocolate and cream warm together.
- Adjust the cream depending on the chocolate you use. Try 2 tablespoons for dark chocolate, 1 1/2 tablespoons for milk chocolate, or 1 tablespoon for white chocolate.
- After 2 to 3 minutes under the broiler, remove the pan and stir until the chocolate is smooth, glossy, and fully combined with the cream.
- Arrange the marshmallows on their sides over the chocolate. Leave a little space between them so the dip does not become too sweet or crowded.
- Return the pan to the broiler and watch closely. The marshmallows can turn from golden brown to burnt very quickly.
- Serve the dip straight from the pan with graham crackers, but be sure to cover the handle or warn everyone that the pan is hot.
This easy chocolate marshmallow dip is best served warm, right after the marshmallows are toasted and the chocolate is still soft and creamy.
FAQ’S
Yes. The broiler is the fastest method because it heats from the top and browns the marshmallows quickly. If you need to use the oven instead, use a high temperature such as 400°F and watch carefully so the chocolate and marshmallows do not burn.
Use an oven-safe pan. Stainless steel and cast iron pans work well. Metal pans without nonstick coating, ceramic pie plates, baking dishes, and disposable aluminum pans are usually safe at high temperatures. Do not place nonstick pans under the broiler.
This dip is best enjoyed immediately. The chocolate may warm again, but the marshmallows are not likely to have the same soft, freshly toasted texture after reheating.
Chocolate chips can be used. They often contain ingredients that help them hold their shape during baking, so they may melt a little differently. If using chocolate chips, you may need slightly less cream.
This recipe is written for a 6-inch oven-safe pan. If you use an 8-inch pan, increase the chocolate and cream by about half and add enough marshmallows to cover the surface. A larger pan will need larger ingredient amounts.
Get Your Dip On
The next time you want the flavor of a roasted marshmallow without building a fire, make this quick oven s’mores dip. It is fun, easy, and perfect for a simple dessert night. You can change the chocolate to suit your taste or serve it with different dippers, such as thick pretzel sticks, vanilla wafers, or apple slices.
This recipe serves four, but it is the kind of dessert that disappears quickly. Serve it warm, scoop generously, and enjoy the gooey chocolate-marshmallow goodness.
If you like this recipe, try other chocolate and s’mores-inspired desserts such as s’mores cookies, dark chocolate fudge sauce, frozen peanut butter pie, olive oil brownies, s’mores cake, or chocolate-dipped bacon.
Oven S’mores Dip
Mikayla M.
Equipment
- 6-inch oven-safe pan
Ingredients
- 3 ounces chocolate
- 1 1/2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 4 ounces marshmallows about 22
- 8 sheets graham crackers
Instructions
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Turn the broiler to high.
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Chop the chocolate and place it in the pan with the heavy cream. Put the pan under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes.
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Remove the pan from the oven and stir until the chocolate is fully melted and the cream is completely incorporated, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
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Arrange the marshmallows on their sides over the melted chocolate.
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Return the pan to the broiler until the marshmallows are golden brown, about 2 minutes.
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Serve immediately with graham crackers.
Notes
Adjust the cream based on the chocolate: use 1 1/2 tablespoons for milk chocolate, 2 tablespoons for dark chocolate, or 1 tablespoon for white chocolate.
Nutrition
Carbohydrates: 57g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 12g
Sugar: 34g
I hope you enjoy this warm, gooey oven s’mores dip. Serve it right away, scoop it with graham crackers, and enjoy every chocolate-marshmallow bite.