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You really can’t go wrong with marshmallow and chocolate. Whether Mallo Cups or Mallomars or this Trader Joe’s classic, it always makes for a winning combination.
For National Ice Cream Day, I’m sharing my recipe for homemade s’mores ice cream. With a chocolate ice cream base, gooey marshmallow, graham cracker chunks, and pieces of milk chocolate. It’s almost as good as eating classic toasted s’mores around the fire at camp!
Marshmallow Magic
I used store bought mini marshmallows for this recipe. If you’re up for a challenge, you can also make your own marshmallows from scratch. I’ve made them a few times, and it’s actually pretty fun! (Incidentally, homemade marshmallows are also great for gifting. Even better if you pair them with instructions for a mug of homemade hot chocolate!)
Other ice cream recipes you might enjoy:
Maple Walnut Ice Cream
Peanut Butter Ice Cream
Mango Ice Cream
And if you do make these, or any of my recipes, don’t forget to tag me @bastecutfold or use the hashtag #bastecutfold on Instagram. I always love to see what you’re making!
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S’mores Ice Cream
- Total Time: 20 minutes (+ chilling/freezing time)
- Yield: 3-5 servings 1x
Description
A chocolate ice cream base, filled with gooey marshmallows, graham cracker chunks, and pieces of milk chocolate. Almost as good as eating s’mores around the campfire!
Ingredients
1 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cups whole milk
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 capful vodka or rum (optional, to prevent freezing)
Pinch salt
1 cup mini marshmallows
4 whole graham crackers, coarsely chopped
2 full-size Hershey bars, coarsely chopped
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine cream, milk, and sugar. Whisk until sugar has dissolved.
Add cocoa powder and whisk until all chunks of powder have dissolved.
Stir in vanilla extract, vodka (if using) and salt.
Chill mixture in the refrigerator for a minimum of two hours, or overnight.
Pour chilled ice cream mixture into frozen ice cream maker freezer bowl. (Refer to manufacturer’s instructions for freezing time, but I find my Cuisinart works best when the bowl has been frozen for at least 24 hours.)
Churn until thickened, about 15 minutes.
With ice cream maker still churning, add chopped chocolate bars, marshmallows, and graham cracker chunks, allowing mixture to churn for a few minutes between each addition.
Scoop ice cream mixture into a freezer-safe container and freeze for an additional 2-4 hours prior to serving, or until ice cream reached desired consistency.
Notes
Ice cream will fill the better part of a 42-ounce Glad storage container, and should serve 3-5 people depending on portion size.
These pint containers are great for storing or gifting homemade ice cream!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Ice Cream
- Method: Ice Cream Maker
- Cuisine: Desserts
