A s’more chocolate ice cream and graham cracker shake is taken to an amazing new level with homemade bourbon marshmallows brûléed on top.
I have an addiction to s’mores. I mean chocolate + marshmallow? What’s better than that? Nothing.
I figured a cold creamy s’mores drink would be just about perfect for summer. At first I thought about making a s’mores flavored ice cream, but then I thought a s’mores milkshake topped with homemade bourbon vanilla marshmallows could be even better, and I think I was right. 
This is seriously amazing. It really tastes like s’mores! Even though you’re not getting the melted chocolate component of a s’mores, you’re still getting the toasted marshmallows both in the shake itself and on top. You certainly don’t need to make your own bourbon vanilla marshmallows like I did, you could definitely substitute store bought marshmallows and still have a delicious s’mores milkshake, but making your own marshmallows takes this to the next level. Plus the giant toasted marshmallow on top is one of my favorite parts.
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S’More Bourbon Marshmallow Milkshake
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Diet: Omnivore
Description
A gourmet twist on a classic! Homemade bourbon marshmallows brûléed on top of a rich chocolate shake.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cups (118 ml) confectioners sugar
- 1 TBSP plus 1 1/4 tsp unflavored gelatin
- 1/4 cups (59 ml) cold water
- 1 cups (237 ml) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cups (59 ml) light corn syrup
- 1/4 cups (59 ml) hot water
- ? tsp salt
- 1 large egg white
- 1/2 TBSP bourbon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 7 scoops chocolate ice cream
- 4 bourbon vanilla marshmallows
- 2 full graham crackers
- 1/4-1/2 cups (59-118 ml) milk
- 2 oz (57 g) milk chocolate
- 1/2 graham cracker
Instructions
- Grease the bottom and sides of an 8 x 8 inch baking pan and dust with confectioners’ sugar.
- Add cold water to a standing mixer bowl and sprinkle gelatin on top.
- In a saucepan, heat granulated sugar, corn syrup, hot water, and salt over low heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat to medium and boil until it reaches 240°F (116°C), about 5 minutes. Do not stir once heat is increased. Remove from heat and pour into the gelatin mixture; stir until gelatin dissolves.
- Using the whisk attachment, beat on high speed until tripled in volume, white, thick, and marshmallow-like (4-5 minutes).
- While mixing, beat egg white, bourbon, and vanilla with a handheld mixer until stiff peaks form.
- Add egg white mixture to the marshmallow mixture; beat until combined. Pour into the prepared pan and sift 2 tbsp confectioners’ sugar on top. Chill uncovered for at least 3 hours, or overnight.
- Run a knife around the pan’s edge and invert onto a cutting board. Trim edges and cut into desired size.
- Sift remaining confectioners’ sugar into a bowl and toss marshmallows in batches until coated. Store at room temperature in an airtight container.
- For optional coating:
- Chop milk chocolate and melt in a bowl in the microwave, stirring every 20 seconds. Place graham cracker crumbs in a bowl. Dip the milkshake glass in melted chocolate, then crumbs. Drizzle remaining chocolate inside the glass.
- For milkshake:
- Toast 3 marshmallows. Place toasted marshmallows, 2 graham crackers, chocolate ice cream, and ¼ cup milk in a blender. Blend until smooth, adding more milk as needed. Pour into the prepared glass and garnish with additional toasted marshmallow.
Notes
- For a stronger bourbon flavor, increase the bourbon in both the marshmallow and milkshake recipes to 1 tablespoon.
- If you don’t have a kitchen torch for brûléeing, broil the marshmallows in the oven for 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Leftover marshmallows can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week; the milkshake should be consumed immediately.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 milkshake
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 100
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 40
- Saturated Fat: 20
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 90
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 80
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use store-bought marshmallows instead of making homemade bourbon marshmallows?
Yes, you can substitute store-bought marshmallows for the homemade bourbon marshmallows, but the homemade version adds an extra layer of flavor.
What type of chocolate ice cream works best for the S’More Bourbon Marshmallow Milkshake?
A rich, creamy chocolate ice cream complements the flavors of the s’mores and balances well with the bourbon marshmallows.
How do I properly brûlée the marshmallows on top of the milkshake?
Use a kitchen torch to carefully toast the tops of the marshmallows until they are golden brown, keeping the torch moving to avoid burning.
