Toasted Marshmallow S'mores Tart
A dramatic, elegant s'mores tart with torched marshmallow peaks.
Daily recipe · August 10, 2026
A little about this dish
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
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Step 1 — 🔥🥧Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Step 8 — ☁️🥧🎨Spoon or pipe the marshmallow topping over the chilled tart, making swirls and peaks.
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Step 9 — 🔥☁️🌟Scatter the mini marshmallows over the top, then toast the topping and marshmallows with a kitchen torch until golden in spots.
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Step 10 — 🧂🍫👌Garnish with extra flaky sea salt and, if using, a light dusting of cocoa powder.
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Step 11 — 🔪🍰😋Slice with a warm knife and serve chilled or at cool room temperature.
A final fox tip
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.