From above, a round tart with a golden graham crust is filled with glossy dark chocolate and topped with swirls of toasted marshmallow meringue, deeply bronzed at the tips, finished with zigzags of chocolate drizzle, graham crumble, and a few tiny shards of chocolate for a striking bakery-style look.

Toasted Marshmallow S'mores Tart

Name: Toasted Marshmallow S'mores Tart
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: graham crackers, 12 full sheets finely crushed; dark chocolate, 10 oz finely chopped; heavy cream, 1 1/4 cups divided; marshmallow fluff, 1 cup; unsalted butter, 6 tbsp melted; cream cheese, 4 oz softened; powdered sugar, 2 tbsp; vanilla extract, 1 1/2 tsp divided; flaky sea salt, 1/2 tsp plus extra for garnish; mini marshmallows, 1 cup; granulated sugar, 2 tbsp; cocoa powder, 1 tsp optional for garnish

Category Dessert

Prep 30 minutes

Cook 10 minutes

Style American

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: August 10, 2026

Celebrate National S'mores Day with a showstopping dessert that turns the campfire classic into an elegant layered tart. This recipe features a crisp graham cracker crust, a silky dark chocolate ganache filling, and a dramatic crown of toasted marshmallow meringue. A drizzle of chocolate and a sprinkle of flaky salt make it feel both nostalgic and unmistakably NYC-dessert-shop worthy.

Ingredients (for 8)

Graham crackers - 12 full sheets - finely crushed
Dark chocolate - 10 oz - finely chopped
Heavy cream - 1 1/4 cups - divided
Marshmallow fluff - 1 cup
Unsalted butter - 6 tbsp - melted
Cream cheese - 4 oz - softened
Powdered sugar - 2 tbsp
Vanilla extract - 1 1/2 tsp - divided
Flaky sea salt - 1/2 tsp - plus extra for garnish
Mini marshmallows - 1 cup
Granulated sugar - 2 tbsp
Cocoa powder - 1 tsp - optional for garnish

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥🥧

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom.
Step 2 - 🥣🍪🧈

Mix the crushed graham crackers, melted unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and 1/4 tsp flaky sea salt until the mixture looks like wet sand.
Step 3 - 👋🥧⏲️

Firmly press the crust mixture into the bottom and sides of the tart pan. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly golden, then let it cool completely.
Step 4 - 🍫🥛✨

Put the finely chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Heat 1 cup of the heavy cream until steaming, pour it over the chocolate, wait 2 minutes, then stir smooth. Mix in 1/2 tsp vanilla extract and a pinch of flaky sea salt.
Step 5 - 🥧❄️🍫

Pour the ganache into the cooled crust and smooth the top. Chill for 45 to 60 minutes until set but still soft and silky.
Step 6 - 🧁🥄☁️

Beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and remaining 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth. Add the marshmallow fluff and beat until fully combined.
Step 7 - 🥣🌬️🍦

Whip the remaining 1/4 cup heavy cream to soft peaks in a separate bowl, then gently fold it into the marshmallow mixture to make the topping light and fluffy.
Step 8 - ☁️🥧🎨

Spoon or pipe the marshmallow topping over the chilled tart, making swirls and peaks.
Step 9 - 🔥☁️🌟

Scatter the mini marshmallows over the top, then toast the topping and marshmallows with a kitchen torch until golden in spots.
Step 10 - 🧂🍫👌

Garnish with extra flaky sea salt and, if using, a light dusting of cocoa powder.
Step 11 - 🔪🍰😋

Slice with a warm knife and serve chilled or at cool room temperature.

Additional

For an even more iconic finish, decorate the center with a ring of toasted mini marshmallows to mimic a campfire glow. You can also add a thin layer of salted caramel under the ganache for a luxe twist. Kids can help crush the graham crackers, press the crust, and decorate the tart before torching. If you do not have a kitchen torch, place the topped tart under a broiler for 30 to 60 seconds, watching constantly.