Craving s'mores but don't have a campfire? Make s'mores in a jar! This make-ahead dessert cup combines graham crackers, marshmallow fluff, chocolate pudding, and chocolate chips into a layered treat that tastes just like the campfire classic.
Whether you're camping but can't have a fire to toast marshmallows, or you need an easy make-ahead dessert in a jar to take to a potluck, picnic, or summer bbq, these s'mores jars are perfect. They're easy to make ahead of time and suitable for all ages. Go on, indulge your inner child.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- It's a make-ahead dessert that's perfect for camping, picnics, potlucks, and more.
- It can be prepared in just 15 minutes.
- You can scale the recipe to make as many as you need.
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Chocolate pudding--Use your favorite homemade or store-bought chocolate pudding. If you're preparing instant chocolate pudding, one box will make more than enough for four jars.
- Marshmallow fluff--This is a very sticky meringue-like spread and is sometimes labeled as marshmallow creme. It's available in most large supermarkets (often located near the sundae toppings) or you can purchase marshmallow fluff online.
How to Make S'mores Cups
- Crush all but two of the graham crackers in a resealable plastic bag.
- Layer the graham cracker crumbs, marshmallow fluff, pudding, and chocolate chips in individual jars.
FAQs
For the best texture, I recommend enjoying these within 24 hours. After that the graham cracker crumbs will become soft, however, you can eat them up to 3 days after making them. Keep them refrigerated until you're ready to serve.
You can serve them just as they are, with a spoon, or extra graham crackers for dipping, or you can fancy them up with a dollop of whipped cream, a drizzle of chocolate sauce, or even a toasted marshmallow on top.
Tips and Troubleshooting
- Don't stress too much about the layers being perfectly even. When you eat it, everything will meld together into the perfect s'mores bite!
- Marshmallow fluff is incredibly sticky. Once you add it to your jar, don't try to spread it as it will just create a sticky mess. To get an even layer of marshmallow fluff, let it sit for about 15 minutes after adding the fluff to the jar before topping with the pudding. The marshmallow fluff will spread out on its own to create an even layer.
- To make graham cracker "dippers" for your jars, reserve 2 crackers before crushing the remaining ones. Break the reserved crackers in half and serve one half with each jar.
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Recipe
S'mores in a Jar
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 sleeve (7 oz | 200 g) graham crackers
- ¾ cup marshmallow fluff
- 1 ⅓ cup chocolate pudding
- ¼ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Place the crackers in a resealable plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin. Alternatively, you can blitz them in a food processor until coarsely ground.
- In each of the jars place ¼ cup crushed crackers. Top with 3 tablespoons marshmallow fluff, followed by ⅓ cup chocolate pudding. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon chocolate chips and 1 to 2 tablespoons of graham cracker crumbs.
- Cover the jars with their lids and bands and store in the fridge or cooler until you're ready to serve them.
Notes
- Let it be--Don't stress too much about the layers being perfectly even. When you eat it, everything will meld together into the perfect s'mores bite!
- Let it rest--Marshmallow fluff is incredibly sticky. Once you add it to your jar, don't try to spread it as it will just create a sticky mess. To get an even layer of marshmallow fluff, let it sit for about 15 minutes after adding the fluff to the jar before topping with the pudding. The marshmallow fluff will spread out on its own to create an even layer.
- Make dippers--To make graham cracker "dippers" for your jars, reserve 2 crackers before crushing the remaining ones. Break the reserved crackers in half and serve one half with each jar.
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