This no-churn s'mores ice cream is the best and much cooler (no pun intended) version of a traditional nighttime campfire treat popular in the United States and Canada.
It consists of a fire-roasted marshmallow and a layer of chocolate sandwiched between two pieces of graham cracker.
School is out, the sun is out, the temperatures are high, and you're craving something super cold and delicious. Ice cream, of course!
If you're an addict to this creamy, sweet treat, you can admit that you will buy an absurd number of tubs during the summer months. So, why not make it yourself?
📃 Why it Works
Picture this: your friends are over for a BBQ on a summer afternoon. You just had a few burgers, hot dogs, and corn on the cobs. The kids are running around; the adults are talking and laughing around the table.
Someone asks, "so what's for dessert," and you respond, "Oh, just a little something I churned up yesterday." Joke's on them because you didn't need to churn anything to make your own amazing homemade ice cream.
A classic campfire treat + ice cream = the perfect summer dessert. Flames and ice cream churners are not required, but campfire songs are optional.
The hot, gooey, and melty treat makes the perfect cold, and hopefully not melty, ice cream flavor.
How did s'mores get their name?
S'more is a contraction of the phrase "some more." It is generally assumed that campers or vacationers invented the s'more.
The first official recipe for s' mores was published in the 1927 Girl Scout Handbook, which launched the treat into pop culture history.
The recipe lists the ingredients as a sandwich of two graham crackers, toasted marshmallows, and ½ chocolate bar.
🛒 Ingredients and Notes
- heavy whipping cream
- sweetened condensed milk
- vanilla extract
- mini marshmallows
- graham crackers cookies
- dark chocolate
Making your ice cream is easier than you think, and once you try this recipe, it will become your new obsession. There's no fancy equipment needed, as this is a no-churn recipe.
All you need is an electric mixer or a strong whisking arm. To make the base takes a few very simple and common ingredients, and from then on, the possibilities are endless.
🔪 Instructions
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- Spread the marshmallows on a lined baking sheet into a single layer. Place under the broiler for 2-4 minutes, or until the tops are nicely toasted.
- Put the cream, condensed milk, and vanilla into the bowl of a stand mixer. Beat until thick and soft peaks form.
- Fold in marshmallows, graham crackers, and chocolate.
- Scoop the mixture into an airtight freezer container or a large loaf tin, cover with cling wrap and freeze overnight. Enjoy!
- Use mini chocolate chips instead of the chocolate bar.
- Simplify even more and skip toasting the marshmallows.
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The Best No-Churn S'mores Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 6 graham crackers sheets, crushed
- 3.5 ounces dark chocolate, 1 bar, chopped into small pieces
Instructions
- Spread the marshmallows on a lined baking sheet into a single layer. Place under the broiler for 2-4 minutes, until the tops are nicely toasted. Watch carefully as they will burn easily. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- Put the cream, condensed milk, and vanilla into the bowl of a stand mixer. Beat until thick and soft peaks form.
- Fold in the marshmallows, graham crackers, and chocolate.
- Scoop the mixture into an airtight freezer container or a large loaf tin, cover with cling wrap and freeze overnight. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use mini chocolate chips instead of the chocolate bar.
- Simplify even more and skip toasting the marshmallows.
- Nutrition information is approximate and meant as a guideline only.
Beverly says
Thanks for sharing your S'mores Ice Cream Recipe with us at Snickerdoodle, Jas. We've featured it at this week's party!
Jas says
Thank you, Beverly! I'm thrilled that you like it 😀
Carol says
Wow! Another amazing creation. Featuring when my party opens up tonight!
Jas says
Thank you so much for the feature, Carol! So sweet of you 😀
Miz Helen says
Your No Churn Smores Ice Cream will be a very special treat! Hope you are having a great week and thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with us at Full Plate Thursday!
Miz Helen
Jas says
Glad you like it! Many thanks 🙂
Donna @ Modern on Monticello says
This looks so delicious. Pinned for out next family meal. Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty
Jas says
Thanks so much, Donna!
Michele says
You had me at ice cream!! It’s definitely my weakness. I love the no-churn recipes and this looks incredible !
Jas says
It's my vice too 🙂 Thanks for stopping in, Michele!
Cherryl Ehlenburg says
This sounds so yummy. I can hardly wait to try it!
Jas says
It's super easy, I hope you'll give it a try, Cherryl!
Antonia says
Thank you for bringing your delicious summertime version of S'Mores to the party! Happy Fiesta Friday!
Jas says
You're welcome! Glad you like it.
helenfern says
I'm not a huge s'mores fan, but I have to say, I'd eat this ice cream!! Thanks for sharing at the What's for Dinner party!
Jas says
Helen, I'm not a huge marshmallow fan, but a little bit in this ice cream is just enough 🙂 Thanks for stopping in!
acraftymix says
Oh my soul Jas,,in my humble opinion, every day should be an ice cream day. We are freezing our little butts off here in South Africa and all I want to do is have some ice cream after seeing your recipe. And I know I've got a strong whisking arm after all the DIY stuff we've been doing 😉
Jas says
Oh boy, I easily forget it's winter on the opposite side of the globe. How cold does it get? 15C? 😛 Save the recipe for summer, take a photo of it when you make it and rub it in my face then when I'm freezing here, LOL.
Mother of 3 says
That sounds delicious and so easy! Pinned.
Jas says
Thank you, Joanne! It is super easy and yummy 🙂
Riz | Chocolates & Chai says
This looks so easy and delicious to make! I’m worried I’ll be making it every weekend!!!
Thank you for sharing, Jas!
Jas says
Thank you, Riz! Really appreciate it. It can be dangerously addictive 😉