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S’mores Dip is always a party favorite! Dig into this combo of melty chocolate and gooey, toasted marshmallows with graham crackers, fruit, or your favorite cookies.

Graham cracker set into a pan of s'mores dip

I know that everyone tends to think about savory dips when they think of parties, but I think sweet dips are just as great for feeding dessert to a crowd.

After all, when you put out something like Toffee Apple Dip, your guests aren’t committed to a full slice of cake or a whole cookie if they just one a bite or two of something sweet.

Plus, who doesn’t find dips to be super fun to eat? You can count me in every time.

This S’mores Dip is the newest addition to my party menus, just in time for warmer weather and all of the backyard fun.  

S'mores dip ingredients arranged on a light colored countertop

WHAT IS S’MORES DIP?

I love s’mores. But I don’t really love making s’mores one by one when you’ve got a crowd of people to feed.

So instead, I make s’mores recipes that can feed a larger group of people with less effort, such as S’mores Cookies, S’mores Pie, or Golden Grahams S’mores.

This S’mores Dip is my latest s’mores-for-a-crowd adventure and it just might be the ultimate party dip.

S’mores Dip is exactly what it sounds like: A dippable version of s’mores! This one has a simple chocolate ganache on the bottom and big, toasty marshmallows on top. It’s perfect for digging in with a graham cracker!

Heavy cream over chocolate chips in a small glass bowl, with a whisk set next to the bowl

S’MORES DIP INGREDIENTS

My version of this popular dip has a few more ingredients than some other versions I’ve tried, but there’s a reason for that.

To make my S’mores Dip recipe, you’ll need:

  • 2 cups Ghirardelli milk chocolate chips 
  • ½  cup heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch of sea salt
  • About 40 regular size marshmallows 

You may have seen some recipes that just use chocolate chips and marshmallows. Those will make a fine dip right out of the oven, but the longer it sits, the less enticing the chocolate will become.

By adding some cream to the chocolate and making a simple ganache first, the dip actually stays perfectly dippable for a long time. That means you can serve it at a party or during a movie night and it’ll be enjoyable all evening long! 

Whisk stirring chocolate ganache in a small glass bowl

Do I really need Ghirardelli Chocolate Chips?

Trust me on this: You really should use Ghirardelli chocolate chips for this recipe.

I promise, I’m not being sponsored to say this. I actually tried making this recipe with multiple brands of chocolate chips, and none of the others melted as nicely as the Ghirardelli chips!

Go ahead and treat yourself to these nicer chocolate chips, because it really will make a difference in the final recipe.

Marshmallows being arranged over the top of chocolate ganache spread across the bottom of a white baking dish

Can I use mini marshmallows?

Trust me again: You don’t want to use mini marshmallows on top of your S’mores Dip.

I know that mini marshmallows are cute and might be what you have in your pantry, but they just don’t work as well for this recipe. They don’t stay gooey long enough to actually enjoy the dip!

Use the regular-size marshmallows and thank me later.

Assembled s'mores dip in a white baking dish, ready to bake

HOW TO MAKE THIS PARTY FAVORITE

Even though my S’mores Dip has a couple more ingredients than others you may have tried, I promise it is still super easy to make.

Equipment you’ll need

In addition to the ingredients I mentioned, you’ll need:

  • 11 x 7 ½ inch ceramic or glass baking dish
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Small saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
Overhead view of baked s'mores dip in a white baking dish, next to graham crackers and fresh strawberries

Making this recipe

Start by making the chocolate ganache base. 

Put the chocolate chips in your bowl, then pour the cream into the saucepan. Warm the cream over medium-low heat until it barely starts to simmer. Don’t let it boil!

Once the cream is hot, pour it over the chocolate chips and let it sit for 3 minutes. Then grab your whisk and start whisking. It’s going to seem like the chocolate and cream will never come together, but I promise it will.

Once the chocolate is smooth, add the vanilla and salt.

Spread the chocolate into the bottom of a buttered baking dish and cover the top evenly with your marshmallows. 

Bake the dip for about 10 minutes, until the marshmallows have puffed up slightly and are golden brown. The marshmallows will go from beautifully toasted to burnt really fast, so don’t walk too far away!

Let the dip cool for about 20 minutes before digging in.

Hand scooping up s'mores dip with a piece of graham cracker

WHAT TO SERVE WITH THIS DIP?

And what should you dig in with?

Graham crackers are the obvious choice (homemade graham crackers would be even better!) , but don’t stop there! 

Try serving this dip alongside cookies, such as vanilla wafers, or even some fresh fruit. Strawberries or pineapple would be delicious.

Want a more sweet-savory twist? Serve your S’mores Dip with some Ritz crackers!

S'mores dip on a white plate with graham crackers and fresh strawberries

STORAGE AND REHEATING

If you have any S’mores Dip leftover, let it cool completely before covering it well and placing it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. 

How to reheat S’mores Dip

The best way to reheat leftover S’mores Dip is in the oven. 

Cover the pan with foil and place it in a 400°F oven until warmed through. Make sure to keep the top covered with foil so the marshmallows don’t burn.

You can reheat the dip in the microwave, too, but be careful. Marshmallow loves to expand and do crazy things in the microwave, so make sure to only microwave it in 10-second intervals until it is warm.

3/4 view of s'mores dip in a white baking dish, set next to graham crackers and fresh strawberries
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S’mores Dip

By: Jamie
5 from 4 ratings
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
S’mores Dip is always a party favorite! Dig into this combo of melty chocolate and gooey, toasted marshmallows with graham crackers, fruit, or your favorite cookies.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Ghirardelli milk chocolate chips other brands do not melt as well
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch of sea salt
  • About 40 regular size marshmallows not minis
  • graham crackers
  • fresh strawberries

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Generously butter an 11 x 7 ½ inch ceramic or glass baking dish. 
  • Place the chocolate chips into a medium mixing bowl.
  • In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, warm the heavy cream until it just starts to barely simmer – take care not to overheat the cream. Once the cream is barely simmering, pour it over the chocolate chips and let it sit for about 3 minutes. After 3 minutes or so, use a whisk to incorporate the cream into the melting chocolate until the mixture is smooth. It may seem like it won’t come together, but I promise it will. Whisk in the vanilla and salt and mix until thoroughly combined.
  • Use a rubber spatula to transfer the chocolate mixture into the prepared baking dish. Cover the top of the chocolate evenly with the marshmallows. This took about 40 marshmallows for my baking dish and they were tightly placed. 
  • Bake in preheated oven until the marshmallows have puffed up a bit and are golden brown. This will take about 10 minutes, but keep your eyes on it so the marshmallows do not burn. Allow the s’mores dip to cool for about 20 minutes before serving. 
  • Serve with graham crackers and fresh strawberries.

Video

Notes

  • I have tested this recipe with multiple brands of chocolate dips and found that the Ghirardelli Milk Chocolate Chips melted the best and had the best texture in the final dip.
  • Mini marshmallows cool too quickly once the dip is out of the oven. Regular size marshmallows stay nice and gooey for much longer. 
  • Reheat leftovers in the oven. Cover the pan with foil and reheat at 400°F until warmed through.

Nutrition

Calories: 458kcal, Carbohydrates: 67g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 22g, Saturated Fat: 14g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 17mg, Sodium: 32mg, Potassium: 185mg, Fiber: 0.04g, Sugar: 54g, Vitamin A: 219IU, Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 53mg, Iron: 0.1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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9 Comments

  1. Goodness says:

    5 stars
    OMG this recipe is super nice thanks for sharing

  2. Jamie says:

    Does this stay gooey? Or does it firm up. – trying to see if it’s good to take to a party.

    1. Jamie says:

      It will firm up a bit if it sits for awhile. Thanks for stopping by!
      -Jamie

  3. Katie says:

    I made this last night and it was absolutely delicious! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!

    1. Jamie says:

      I’m so glad you enjoyed the dip, Katie! Thank you so much for stopping by and sharing your feedback! Happy baking.
      -Jamie

  4. Linda Leone says:

    What oven temp to heat the chocolate and marshmallows

    1. Jamie says:

      Hi Linda – Thank you for catching that! I have updated the recipe card to include the oven temp. Happy baking!
      -Jamie

  5. Kathiey says:

    This looks amazing. My grandkids would love this!

    1. Jamie says:

      Thanks so much for stopping by! I appreciate you taking the time to comment. Happy Baking!
      -Jamie