S'mores Dip
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4.7
S'mores Dip
Description
S'mores Dip uses pretzels as a crunchy base, topped with semi-sweet or milk chocolate morsels and large marshmallows arranged so they touch. Baking this dip at a high temperature melts the chocolate and softens the pretzels beneath. A quick broil adds a lightly browned, roasted finish to the marshmallows, bringing out their caramelized flavor while ensuring they don’t burn. The contrast of salty pretzels, smooth melted chocolate, and toasted marshmallow topping recreates the essence of traditional s'mores but with an ease of serving in a skillet.
This dip is served warm alongside graham crackers, which provide a mild, sweet crispness for dipping. It’s suitable as a casual dessert or snack for parties or family gatherings. The layered ingredients offer a variety of textures from crunchy to gooey, with a nicely balanced sweet and salty profile.
Close attention during broiling is important, as marshmallows can darken quickly. The dip is best enjoyed immediately while warm and melted.
Portion the dip into 10 servings; calorie counts are approximate due to ingredient brand variations.Use a cast iron skillet or any oven-safe pan for even heating and easy serving.Watch the marshmallows closely during broiling to avoid burning.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups pretzels thin
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate morsels (or milk chocolate)
- 10 ounces marshmallows about 16 of them, large
- graham crackers for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Lightly grease a cast iron skillet or oven safe pan.
- Line the bottom with pretzels, then layer over them the semi-sweet chocolate morsels.
- Place the marshmallows where they are gently touching each other over the chocolate.
- Cook s'mores dip for 3-5 minutes. To get a beautiful roasted look on top of the marshmallows, place under the broiler for a few seconds until the top has darkened a bit. Watch this closely as they may burn quickly.
- Serve the dip warm with graham crackers.
Notes
- The recipe yields about 10 servings. Calorie estimates vary with brands of ingredients used.
- Use a cast iron skillet or oven-safe pan to bake and serve the dip conveniently.
- When broiling marshmallows, monitor closely to achieve a toasted look without burning.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 243 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 243kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 147mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 141mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 10IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.