This is how we make s’mores in Texas, where summer is often far too hot for a campfire:
No, not really.
The real story is that I made these frozen s’mores popsicles for a friend’s Labor Day party, especially for the kids who would be there. Someone else brought a box of classic red, white, and blue rocket pops, the kind you usually see on ice cream trucks. But when dessert time came around, the frozen s’mores pops were the ones everyone wanted.
To be fair, one child did choose a rocket pop instead. Another very clever kid chose both, which is honestly hard to argue with. When you have marshmallow, chocolate, and graham cracker flavor in one frozen treat, it is easy to understand the temptation.
These frozen s’mores popsicles are inspired by the flavor of marshmallow ice cream, but they are much simpler to make at home. They have the nostalgic taste of toasted marshmallows and summer campfire s’mores, only in a cool, creamy, no-bake dessert that is perfect for hot weather. If you love the combination of marshmallow, chocolate, and graham crackers, this easy popsicle recipe is a fun way to enjoy it without lighting a fire.
S’mores Popsicles
(gluten-free when made with gluten-free graham crackers or served without the crumb topping)
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk of choice, such as almond milk
- 1/2 container Ricemellow Crème, or about 5 oz marshmallow fluff
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Tiny pinch of salt
- Optional: melted chocolate or homemade chocolate shell
- Optional: crumbled graham crackers, using gluten-free graham crackers if needed
Instructions
Combine the milk, marshmallow crème, vanilla extract, and salt in a microwave-safe dish. If you prefer not to use a microwave, add the same ingredients to a small saucepan instead. Warm the mixture for about 1 minute in the microwave, or heat gently on the stove just until the marshmallow crème softens enough to stir smoothly into the milk.
Stir very well, making sure there are no lumps. The mixture should look creamy and evenly combined. Pour it into paper cups or popsicle molds, then add popsicle sticks if your molds require them. Freeze until firm. The exact freezing time will depend on the size of your molds, but the pops should be completely solid before you add the topping.
Once frozen, remove the popsicles from the molds. If desired, dip each pop into melted chocolate or a quick-hardening chocolate coating. While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle with crumbled graham crackers. If you are using a chocolate shell that hardens quickly, add the graham cracker crumbs right away so they stick before the coating sets.
Serve the frozen s’mores popsicles immediately, or place them back in the freezer until ready to enjoy. They are a great make-ahead dessert for parties, cookouts, summer birthdays, and any day when you want the flavor of s’mores without standing near a campfire.
Recipe Notes
For the best texture, stir the warmed mixture until it is completely smooth before pouring it into molds. A small pinch of salt may seem unnecessary, but it helps balance the sweetness and brings out the marshmallow and vanilla flavors. The chocolate and graham cracker topping is optional, but it gives the popsicles the familiar taste and look of classic s’mores.
If you are making these for a crowd, paper cups are an easy option because you can prepare several pops at once without needing multiple popsicle molds. Simply peel away the paper when the pops are frozen. For a neater finish, freeze the marshmallow pops first, then dip and garnish them shortly before serving.
Did you ever buy anything from the ice cream truck?
When I was little, that slightly annoying ice cream truck song was one of the best sounds in the world. To my sister, it meant Good Humor strawberry shortcake popsicles. To my friends, it meant rocket pops, snow cones, and sherbet pops shaped like cartoon characters. To me, it meant one thing and one thing only: chocolate.
Whether it was a Chipwich, a chocolate éclair, or a Neapolitan ice cream sandwich, my order almost always included chocolate. I am not sure I have ever even tried a rocket pop. These frozen s’mores popsicles fit right into that lifelong chocolate-loving tradition, with a creamy marshmallow center, a chocolate coating, and a crunchy graham cracker finish.
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