S'mores Parfaits are an easy twist on the campfire treat with layers of creamy chocolate pudding, crunchy graham cracker crumbs and the best marshmallow whipped cream. All combined they create a tasty dessert. This easy-to-make dessert is perfect for any occasion, be it dinner parties, potlucks, or special celebrations.
In just a few simple steps, you can create this stunning and delicious dessert that both kids and adults will love. A s'mores parfait offers a fun and innovative way to enjoy the classic flavors of s'mores in a no-bake, no-fuss presentation. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to indulge in the heavenly combination of chocolate, marshmallow, and graham crackers like never before.
This twist on classic s'mores was inspired by my air fryer s'mores recipe on this site and pairs well with this amazing Oreo frappuccino.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- No baking required: S'mores parfaits are a no-bake dessert, saving you time and can be prepared in just a few minutes.
- Versatility: Enjoy these layered parfaits on various occasions, from dinner parties to picnics.
- Kid-friendly: This recipe is an excellent choice for involving children in the kitchen. They'll enjoy assembling the delicious layers and devouring the results.
- Endless variations: Beyond the standard recipe, you can experiment with different pudding flavors, mix-ins, or toppings to create your unique rendition of a s'mores parfait.
Ingredients
You'll only need a handful of simple ingredients to make this recipe, and they're all just a quick trip to the grocery store away. See the recipe card at the end of the post for exact quantities.
- Instant Chocolate Pudding: Use a different flavor like vanilla, pistachio, lemon, or butterscotch instead.
- Milk: Use cream for thicker pudding and skim milk for thinner pudding.
- Graham Crackers: Crush your graham crackers to your desired texture using a resealable bag and rolling pin if not crushed already. You can also use your favorite crushed cookies, Oreo crumbs or biscuits as alternatives.
- Whipping Cream and Marshmallow Creme: For best results blend both together. If preferred to keep separate, use marshmallow cream in parfait layers and use whipped cream or whipped topping on top to finish. If marshmallow creme isn't available you can use layers of mini marshmallows instead.
- Mini Chocolate Chips: Use regular chocolate chips or your favorite flavor like white chocolate, butterscotch, peanut butter or caramel instead. You can also shred or finely chop chocolate and sprinkle on top.
Substitutions and Variations
- Add a sprinkling of your favorite chopped nuts on top or as a thin layer inside parfait like peanuts, hazelnuts, almonds, pecans, or walnuts to give your parfait added crunch.
- Add chocolate, butterscotch or even strawberry sauce as a layer or drizzled on top for more flavor.
- Try placing mini marshmallows or a large marshmallow on top and use a kitchen torch to toast before serving.
- You can use my homemade chocolate pudding instead of instant pudding for this recipe.
Instructions
Making this recipe is just about as easy as it gets. It only takes a few minutes from start to finish! The highlights are here, but you'll find the exact instructions in the recipe card at the end of the post.
Prepare chocolate pudding by beating pudding mix and milk together until it thickens. Add marshmallow creme and whipping cream together in a large bowl.
Using a hand mixer beat until stiff peaks form. Layer the parfaits and chill until ready to serve.
Hint: Add whipping cream and marshmallow creme at the same time into a bowl and beat until forms stiff peaks. It’s difficult to fold the marshmallow fluff into the whipped cream without knocking the air out and ruining the creamy mixture otherwise.
If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy this s’mores on a stick, Frozen S’mores, chocolate raspberry cheesecake parfait or this s’mores monkey bread!
Storage
Refrigerator: Store covered for up to 2 days including the day you made it. Be aware that this dessert tastes best served immediately after preparing.
Freezer: These s'mores parfaits won't freeze well.
Make Ahead: Prepare the parfait ingredients separately, then layer when you're ready to serve them.
What to Serve with Parfaits
These parfaits combine the classic flavor profile of s'mores with the sweet layered deliciousness of pudding parfaits. As such, they're perfect with all kinds of fresh fruit or my grandma's fruit salad and as a delicious dessert after meals like smash burger tacos, easy cheeseburger pasta, margarita grilled chicken, and pot roasts.
Tips
- If you use homemade or cook and serve pudding let it chill before layering it into the parfaits.
- Serve parfait immediately after preparing if possible so cracker layer doesn't potentially become soggy and marshmallow whipped cream holds its shape.
- The easiest way to crush your graham crackers is by placing them in a resealable bag and crushing them with a rolling pin.
- Add whipping cream and marshmallow creme together and beat until forms stiff peaks. Otherwise it’s hard to fold the marshmallow fluff into the whipped cream without knocking the air out or overheating the cream.
- Mix your pudding vigorously using a hand blender for best results.
FAQ
To make pudding cups, simply use the process for these S'more's parfaits, but layer the ingredients in small cups.
A parfait is a layered dessert that typically includes ingredients like pudding, whipped cream, fruit, or other sweet flavors. On the other hand, a mousse is a light, airy dessert made with whipped cream or egg whites and typically has a smoother texture than a parfait. Mousse can also be made savory, while parfaits are almost exclusively sweet.
You can use a kitchen torch to toast marshmallows indoors.
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S'mores Parfaits
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S’mores Parfaits
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 box (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups crushed graham crackers about 18 full crackers
- 2 cups whipping cream
- 2 cups marshmallow creme
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare chocolate pudding by beating pudding mix and milk together until it thickens.
- Combine whipping cream and marshmallow fluff in a large bowl. Beat until stiff peaks form.
- Layer crushed graham crackers, pudding, and marshmallow whipped cream in glasses or jars, in that order, and finish with a sprinkling of chocolate chips.
- Chill and serve.
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Notes
- Calories calculated using regular products.
- If you use homemade or cook and serve pudding let it chill before layering it into the parfaits.
- Serve immediately after preparing so crackers don't become soggy and marshmallow cream holds its shape.
- The easiest way to crush your graham crackers is by placing them in a resealable bag and crushing them with a rolling pin.
- Add whipping cream and marshmallow creme together and beat until forms stiff peaks. Otherwise it’s hard to fold the marshmallow fluff into the whipped cream without knocking the air out or overheating the cream.
- Mix your pudding vigorously using a hand blender for best results.
Nutrition
This post was originally published in June 2023. It has been updated with new content and images.
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