• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • Recipes
    • Appetizers
    • Breakfast
    • Desserts
    • Drinks
    • Entrees
    • Lunch
    • Side Dishes
    • Snacks
    • Dog-Friendly
  • Life
    • Travels
    • Gift Guides
  • About
    • About Sues
    • Work With Me
    • Privacy Policy
  • Contact
    • Newsletter

We are not Martha logo

menu icon
go to homepage
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • Life
  • About
  • Contact
  • Where I've Been
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Home
    • Recipes
    • Life
    • About
    • Contact
    • Where I've Been
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • Γ—

    Home Β» Desserts Β» S’mores Ice Cream

    Jul 9, 2019 Β· Modified: Jul 20, 2020 by Sues Β· This post may contain affiliate links, uses cookies, and generates income via ads Β· View privacy policy + disclosure statement linked in footer Β· 20 Comments

    S'mores Ice Cream

    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

    Packed with chocolate, marshmallow, and graham crackers, this S'mores Ice Cream is the perfect summertime treat! 

    Head-on view of s'mores ice cream in a white bowl on a flower towel with mini marshmallows, graham crackers, and second bowl of ice cream in background with recipe title at top

    (This recipe for S'mores Ice Cream was originally published in July 2012, but has been updated with new photos and content in 2019).

    I can't believe we're already into July and I haven't made anything s'mores for you yet. I've actually made quite a few s'mores treats this summer, but haven't posted any of them just yet. So, hi!

    Let's jump right into campfire season and chat about s'mores ice cream. I do feel that it's a bit ironic that s'mores are typically a summer treat and I really only make recipes involving them in the summer... But I always make them in my kitchen rather than over a campfire.

    So technically, I could be eating these year round. But maybe that would ruin the magic of them? Nah, probably not. In fact, this s'mores ice cream is so delicious, I'm pretty sure I'm going to start making it year-round.

    In the summer, I always like to have at least one kind of homemade ice cream in my freezer at all times and this has been one of the best. Chock full of s'mores goodies, like marshmallow fluff, milk chocolate, and graham crackers; it's now up there with my favorite s'mores recipes of all time.

    But these Bourbon S'mores Milkshakes also rank pretty high on the list. Basically, you can't go wrong with anything involving chocolate, marshmallow, and graham crackers and I will never get tired of the combination.

    S'mores Ice Cream Recipe

    This is a pretty typical egg-based ice cream and not difficult to make. The only difficult thing about it is waiting for it to freeze so you can dig in! As with most of my ice creams, I recommend starting it the day before you want to eat it so it has ample time to chill.

    To start, you'll heat your milk, sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium-heat. Stirring constantly, let mixture reach just the point of simmer and remove from heat.

    While milk is heating, lightly whisk your egg yolks in a bowl to the side. Slowly pour about half of the warm milk into the bowl with the yolks, whisking continuously. Then pour egg/milk mixture back into the saucepan with the rest of the milk. This process is called "tempering" and allows your eggs to cook without shocking them and scrambling them.

    Continue to cook over low heat for about 5 minutes, whisking all the while. The mixture will thicken, but don't let it thicken too much. When it coats the back of the spoon, remove from heat.

    While the mixture is cooking, pour the heavy cream into large bowl. Strain the egg/milk mixture into the heavy cream, stirring all the while. Add in the vanilla extract and refrigerate. Let it chill for at least 4 hours.

    Lots of people will recommend ice baths for this step and I used to do them all the time, but then I realized they were kind of pointless and not necessary to the success of the ice cream. However, if you want to chill your mixture as fast as possible, you can always set the bowl of cream in a large bowl of ice.

    Collage showing process for making s'mores ice cream, including egg yolks being beaten in bowl and ice cream mixture chilling

    While you're waiting for that ice cream mixture to chill, you can prepare your marshmallow fluff. Making your own fluff is super easy, but if you prefer to just buy it, that's not a problem at all!

    If you're making it, simply place egg whites, corn syrup, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer or in a large bowl with a hand mixer and beat on high speed for 4-5 minutes until the mixture thickens quite a bit. It will have started clear, but after beating, it will turn bright white.

    Beat in confectioners' sugar, vanilla, and cream of tartar on low speed, until combined.

    Collage showing process for making homemade marshmallow fluff, including ingredients in mixing bowl and homemade fluff in bowl

    Chop up your chocolate and break up your graham crackers into little pieces. The recipe calls for 8.8 ounces of chopped chocolate, which sounds like a random amount, but I used two of these XL Hershey's Bars (affiliate link), which is exactly 8.8 ounces.

    You can certainly use less chocolate if you want... I wouldn't use more as this ice cream is already pretty packed! See the end of this post for all the products I recommend for this recipe!

    Overhead view of chopped chocolate in bowl and chopped graham crackers in bowl

    Process the chilled ice cream mixture in your ice cream maker, according to manufacturer's instructions. When it's just about done, mix in about a cup of the fluff and the chopped chocolate and graham crackers.

    Overhead view of s'mores ice cream just mixed in ice cream maker

    Put the ice cream it in airtight containers and freeze some more. I know; so much waiting. But it's all worth it! I have these containers (affiliate link) and absolutely love them. I have at least one filled with ice cream and in my freezer at all times.

    You'll have to let the ice cream freeze a bit more once it's in the containers (I know... I'm sorry!). I usually like to have it in my freezer overnight, but it should be ready after about 6 hours (you can check after 4 if you're super impatient... I don't blame you!).

    Overhead view of s'mores ice cream in ice cream containers

    And then FINALLY you're ready to dig in. I promise the wait is totally worth it and this s'mores ice cream will not let you down.

    It doesn't look like it based on the ingredients list, but once all the mix-ins are added and the ice cream expands while it's being mixed, this recipe makes about 2 quarts of ice cream. That's a half a gallon and should be enough to share with friends! If you're feeling generous.

    Overhead view of s'mores ice cream in white bowl with mini marshmallows, graham crackers, and second bowl of ice cream in background

    There's no way you can't love this ice cream if you're a s'mores fan. It has all the elements of the classic campfire treat and plenty of them.

    There's nothing worse than getting a pint of ice cream and having to dig around for all the good stuff. So many ice cream brands skimp on the good stuff! You won't have that problem with this recipe. Every scoop has chocolate, marshmallow, and graham cracker.

    Landscape view of white bowl of s'mores ice cream on a flowered towel with mini marshmallows, graham crackers, chocolate bars, and second bowl of ice cream in background

    It's also my opinion that ice cream should be served with every dessert course in the summertime. And I have a feeling if you pull out a quart of this ice cream when making s'mores at a campfire, you'll be the most popular person there.

    S'mores AND s'mores ice cream? It may sound like overkill to some, but summer is so fleeting, you may as well enjoy it to the fullest extent. I know I am.

    Overhead view of two white bowls of s'mores ice cream on flowered towel with mini marshmallows, graham crackers, chocolate pieces, and wooden spoons scattered around

    And it's ALSO my opinion that s'mores are just about the only bright spot of a camping trip. And even that's questionable. Because I'm the one who always ends up with marshmallow in my hair and chocolate on my clothes.

    I prefer the option to go home after and rinse off. Or you know, to just make s'mores in my kitchen. And eat this ice cream on my couch. Or MAYBE on my deck if the mosquitoes aren't too bad. I promise I'm not always high maintenance.

    Head-on view of s'mores ice cream in a white bowl on a flower towel with mini marshmallows, graham crackers, and second bowl of ice cream in background

    I hope you're not experiencing s'mores overload yet this summer because we still have lots of time left and plenty more s'mores treats to dig into.

    How do you enjoy s'mores in the summer?

    If you like this S'mores Ice Cream, be sure to check out my recipes for S'mores Pancakes and Salted Caramel Cookie S'mores. And I can't wait to try this S'mores Peanut Butter Ice Box Cake from Peanut Butter Plus Chocolate!

    S'mores Ice Cream -- Packed with chocolate, marshmallow, and graham crackers, this S'mores Ice Cream is the perfect summertime treat!Β | wearenotmartha.com

    S'mores Ice Cream

    Packed with chocolate, marshmallow, and graham crackers, this S'mores Ice Cream is the perfect summertime treat! 
    5 from 1 vote
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Homemade Ice Cream, S'mores Desserts, Summer Desserts
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Chill Time: 10 hours
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Makes: 2 quarts
    Author: Sues

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup whole milk
    • ΒΎ cup granulated sugar
    • ΒΌ tsp salt
    • 6 large egg yolks
    • 2 cups heavy cream
    • 1 Β½ Tbsp vanilla extract
    • 1 batch homemade marshmallow fluff (recipe below or 1 cup store-bought))
    • 8.8 oz. milk chocolate (I used 2 Hershey's XL bars), roughly chopped
    • 9 graham crackers, roughly chopped

    Homemade Marshmallow Fluff

    • 1 large egg white
    • Β½ cup corn syrup
    • β…› tsp salt
    • ΒΎ cup confectioners' sugar
    • Β½ Tbsp vanilla extract
    • β…› tsp cream of tarter

    Instructions

    • In a medium saucepan, heat milk, sugar, and salt over medium-heat. Stirring constantly, let mixture reach just the point of simmer and remove from heat.
    • While milk is heating, lightly whisk egg yolks in a separate bowl. Slowly pour about half of the warm milk into the bowl with the yolks, whisking continuously. Then pour egg/milk mixture back into the saucepan with the rest of the milk.
    • Continue to cook over low heat, whisking all the while, about 5 minutes. When the mixture coats the back of the spoon, remove saucepan from heat.
    • Pour heavy cream into a large bowl. Strain the egg/milk mixture into the heavy cream, stirring all the while. Add in the vanilla extract and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
    • Process the ice cream in your ice cream maker according to manufacturer’s instructions. When it’s just about done, mix in 1 cup fluff and the chocolate and graham crackers.
    • Put ice cream in airtight containers and put back into the freezer for at least 6 hours, but overnight if possible.

    Homemade Marshmallow Fluff

    • In the bowl of a stand mixer or in a large bowl with a hand mixer, beat egg whites, corn syrup, and salt on high speed for 4-5 minutes until mixture thickens quite a bit. The mixture will have started clear, but after beating, it will turn bright white.
    • Beat in confectioners' sugar, vanilla, and cream of tartar on low speed, until combined.
    • Keep marshmallow fluff stores in airtight container in fridge for up to 2 weeks.
    Share a Photo of Your Finished Recipe!Mention @wearenotmartha and share a photo if you've made the recipe!
    This S'mores Ice Cream is chock full of chocolate, marshmallow, and graham cracker and is the perfect summer treat! | wearenotmartha.com #smores #icecream #summer
    S'mores Ice Cream -- Packed with chocolate, marshmallow, and graham crackers, this S'mores Ice Cream is the perfect summertime treat! | wearenotmartha.com


    S\'mores Ice Cream
    Tweet
    Share31
    Pin388
    Yum
    Share
    419 Shares
    « Mexican Chocolate Cookies
    Elote Tuna Salad »

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Janel says

      July 18, 2012 at 8:15 am

      I made s'mores ice cream a few weeks ago too! Did a dairy free base with coconut milk and it was honestly the best ice cream I've ever made. Since I'm already bragging (whoops) it may have been the best ice cream I've ever eaten. I should look through your other ice cream posts since I'm in need of another equally amazing ice cream recipe!

    2. sweeter salt says

      July 18, 2012 at 8:50 am

      ANNNNND... I want this right now. For breakfast.

    3. Bianca @ Confessions of a Chocoholic says

      July 18, 2012 at 9:51 am

      No such thing as smores overload!

    4. Melissa says

      July 18, 2012 at 9:58 am

      This would be my undoing. I'm drooling.

    5. Erica { EricaDHouse.com } says

      July 18, 2012 at 11:37 am

      I am SO glad I don't own an ice cream maker right now!!

    6. Eileen says

      July 18, 2012 at 12:00 pm

      We have been loving on Breyer's s'mores ice cream lately but the homemade version looks a million times better, of course! I wish I had an ice cream maker!

    7. Emily @ A Cambridge Story says

      July 18, 2012 at 12:56 pm

      I love your committment to smores AND the fact that you make your own fluff!!

    8. Michelle Collins says

      July 18, 2012 at 1:11 pm

      You just reminded me that when I make a wedding registry, an ice cream maker must be on it!

    9. emily says

      July 18, 2012 at 1:12 pm

      omnomnom. i will be making this. stat. also: no gelatin in jarred fluff! perfect for vegetarians who want smores but none of that stuff. soooo goooood.

    10. achel @ Baked by Rachel says

      July 18, 2012 at 5:28 pm

      I truly love this idea!

    11. Odetta says

      July 18, 2012 at 5:32 pm

      Want! Summer heaven.

    12. em says

      July 18, 2012 at 7:05 pm

      my boyfriend just mentioned that we need to make ice cream the other day. i'm sure this flavor would be amazing. s'mores = summer time. πŸ™‚

    13. Megan says

      July 18, 2012 at 9:49 pm

      This sounds awesome! Bring up s'mores any time you want!

    14. Tessa says

      July 19, 2012 at 12:14 am

      You can never have too many s'mores. That the name right πŸ™‚

      This ice cream looks delicious!

    15. Gia Grossman says

      July 19, 2012 at 10:13 am

      Well this looks just delicious. Then again anything with homemade fluff can't be bad. I love that you do that!

    16. Erica says

      July 19, 2012 at 10:50 am

      This sounds and looks delicious! What a treat!! I haven't had a smore yet this summer...time to change all that!

    17. sarah k. @ the pajama chef says

      July 21, 2012 at 1:49 pm

      what a great idea!

    18. Elina (Satisfied Cravings) says

      July 26, 2012 at 5:18 pm

      I have a bunch of egg yolks in the fridge so just added all the other ingredients to my grocery list - will be making it tomorrow for sure! πŸ™‚

    19. mary says

      November 13, 2012 at 3:56 pm

      My daughter and I found this recipe and had to try it! It is so good and addicting, we are going to make a second batch so my husband can at least get a taste!

    20. Rosamonde Simone @ KetoBotyToneAvis says

      August 16, 2019 at 2:39 am

      5 stars
      Yum yum yum, Your recipe of 'smores-ice-cream' looks very delicious, I love it. Thank you for sharing it.

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Meet Sues

    Hi and thanks for visiting! I started We are not Martha to show you how to make recipes that impress without stress, including easy weeknight dinners, delightful desserts, + lots of cocktails.

    Learn More...

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • Seasonal Salad Recipes:

    • Steak and Strawberry Salad
    • Bacon Cheeseburger Kale Salad
    • Watermelon Panzanella Salad
    • Magical Kale Salad
    • Mango and Feta Salad

    Father's Day Recipes:

    • Breakfast Burger
    • Rosemary Steak
    • Sizzling Garlic Chicken Wings
    • Brownie Mix Cookies
    • Vodka Seltzer
    • Grilled Cheese Burrito

    Popular Now

    • Basil Chicken in Coconut Curry Sauce
    • Momofuku Milk Bar's Cornflake Chocolate Chip Marshmallow Cookies
    • Blueberry Vodka Lemonade
    • Chicken Dog Treats

    Footer

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • Twitter

    Footer

    ^ back to top

    About

    • About Sues
    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclosures
    • Web Stories

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact
    • Work with Me

    BE SURE TO CHECK OUT MY AMAZON SHOP TO DISCOVER SOME OF MY FAVORITE COOKING AND BAKING ITEMS THAT I USE IN MY OWN KITCHEN. WE ARE NOT MARTHA IS A PARTICIPANT IN THE AMAZON SERVICES LLC ASSOCIATES PROGRAM, AN AFFILIATE ADVERTISING PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A MEANS FOR SITES TO EARN ADVERTISING FEES BY ADVERTISING AND LINKING TO AMAZON.COM. ORDERING ANY PRODUCTS MENTIONED HERE ARE AT NO EXTRA COST TO YOU. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

    Copyright Β© 2022 WE ARE NOT MARTHA