Graham crackers, marshmallow, chocolate ice cream. Layered in paper cups and frozen. No campfire required. These take about ten minutes to assemble and a few hours to set. Good for a crowd, good for kids, no mess once they are frozen solid. The marshmallow creme mixed with a little heavy cream stays softer than plain creme after freezing, which means you get a cleaner bite instead of a rock-hard center. Chocolate ice cream is all you need here. No need to complicate it.
How to Make Frozen S’mores Cups
Crush the crackers by hand
You want texture, not dust. Crumbling by hand leaves some larger pieces that give each bite a little crunch. A food processor will over-process them in seconds.
Soften the ice cream just enough
Let the chocolate ice cream sit at room temperature for five minutes before spooning. Too frozen and it will tear the paper cups. Too soft and the layers collapse. You want it pliable, not melted. 
Frozen S’mores Cups
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Makes 8
- Diet: Omnivore
Description
Sweet and nostalgic, these frozen smores cups are the perfect Labor Day treat. A fun, easy dessert for a summer gathering.
Ingredients
- 4 full Graham cracker sheets
- 2 cups (473 ml) marshmallow creme
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 2 cups (473 ml) chocolate ice cream, softened
Instructions
- Crumb the crackers using your hands and set aside in a small bowl.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the marshmallow creme and heavy cream until smooth. Set aside.
- Layer 8 (5-oz) paper cups with about 1/2 tablespoon of cracker crumbs.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of softened chocolate ice cream over the crumbs.
- Spoon approximately 2 tablespoons of the marshmallow mixture on top of the ice cream.
- Repeat the ice cream and marshmallow layers.
- Finish with a few more cracker crumbs.
- Insert one popsicle stick into the center of each cup.
- Freeze for at least 8 hours.
- Remove from cups before serving.
Notes
- For easier crumbling, pulse graham crackers in a food processor before hand.
- To prevent ice crystals, use high-quality chocolate ice cream with a lower water content.
- Leftover cups can be stored in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 10
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a different ice cream flavor?
Vanilla, coffee, or strawberry all work well. Chocolate is classic for s’mores, but any flavor that pairs with marshmallow and graham cracker will be good.
How long do these keep in the freezer?
They stay good for up to 2 weeks if covered tightly with plastic wrap. After that, ice crystals start forming on the surface and the texture suffers.
Can I use regular marshmallows instead of marshmallow creme?
You can melt regular marshmallows with the heavy cream in a microwave at 15-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth. Let it cool slightly before layering so it doesn’t melt the ice cream.
