Description
This Easy No Bake S’mores Pudding Cups recipe combines creamy homemade chocolate pudding, a crunchy graham cracker crust, and gooey toasted marshmallows for a delightful no-bake dessert perfect for any occasion. Ready in about 15 minutes plus chilling time, it’s a cozy treat reminiscent of classic campfire s’mores without the need for an oven.
Ingredients
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Chocolate Pudding
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Crust
- 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
Topping
- 2 cups marshmallows
Instructions
- Make the chocolate pudding: In a medium saucepan, whisk together milk, sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt until smooth. Cook over medium heat, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil while stirring constantly. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and carefully add a small amount of the hot milk mixture to temper the eggs. Pour this egg mixture back into the saucepan and continue cooking, stirring constantly until the pudding thickens. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Prepare the crust: Combine the crushed graham crackers with melted butter until evenly moistened. Press the mixture firmly into the bottoms of serving cups to form a crust layer.
- Assemble and chill: Pour the warm chocolate pudding over the graham cracker crust in each cup. Top with a sprinkle of additional crushed graham crackers and marshmallows. Place the cups in the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours to set.
- Toast marshmallows: Once chilled, place the cups under the oven broiler. Broil the marshmallows for just a minute or two until they turn golden brown and gooey. Watch carefully to prevent burning. Remove and serve immediately.
Notes
- Be careful when tempering the eggs to avoid scrambling.
- Press the graham cracker crust firmly for a better base that holds together.
- Watch marshmallows closely under the broiler; they can burn quickly.
- You can substitute mini marshmallows for easier toasting.
- Serve immediately after toasting for best texture and flavor.
- For a vegan version, try using plant-based milk and egg substitutes, and vegan marshmallows.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: no bake, s’mores, pudding cups, chocolate pudding, graham cracker crust, marshmallows, easy dessert
