‘Smores Muffin Tin Ice Cream Cakes
‘Smores muffin tin ice cream cakes are going to change your life! A bit of an exaggeration but they sure will make you feel good while you eat ’em.
I’ve been just a wee bit pre-occupied this week. And by a wee bit I mean a little puppy has totally thrown me off my schedule and off my game. For you dog lovers, you’ll know exactly what I mean. I’m completely 100% in love with the newest member of our family and luckily, so is my daughter K. While enamored, it is also clear that K is feeling like the puppy is getting all mommy and daddy’s attention.
To offset that feeling, K and I collaborated this weekend to make these delicious ‘smores muffin tin ice cream cakes. Originally, we intended to make Ice Pops but I’m just not thrilled with my molds and couldn’t find any of those small paper dixie cups at the market.
These take a bit of prep time but are super easy to make. The hands on times is around 10 minutes with a few rounds of waiting in between steps. Step 1: Let’s make a graham cracker crust. I prefer to make my own graham cracker crumbs in my Vitamix and add just a touch of melted butter or margarine to help make the crust. Spoon into the bottom of the muffin tin evenly dividing the mixture and pat it down.
Step 2: Time to make the chocolatey marshmallow layer. In a microwaveable bowl, add 1/4 cup marshmallows and chocolate chips and splash of milk and cook on high for about a minute. Stir until mixture is smooth and even and allow to cool. Then add remaining marshmallows, stir and divide amongst the cups.
Now, time for the waiting game. Place muffin tin in the freezer for approximately an hour. You want this layer to be set before we add the ice cream layer.
Step 3: Ice Cream time. Now, there are two ways at this. One, you can use any store bought chocolate ice cream or two, you can make some chocolate nice cream in your blender. I’m going with option 2. Toss the frozen bananas and splash of coconut milk and blend away until creamy. Once smooth, add the cocoa and blend again. Then layer a scoopful of nice cream into each cup and pat down.
Now the hardest point: Waiting. Cover the muffin tin with plastic wrap and place in the freezer for 4-6 hours. I know, waiting sucks but it will be worth it. You can do this!
Remove from the freezer and let sit for a minute or two. Using a knife or spoon gently tap the side of one of the six muffin cups and it should pop right out. If not, run the knife along the cup. I’ve made these multiple times and they always pop right out perfectly.
Slice right in with your fork to get a good serving of crust, marshmallows and chocolate nice cream. Deliciousness in every bite. A perfect, single serving dessert that is light tasting yet satisfying. You can also easily scale this recipe up to make large batches if you have the freezer space.
'Smores Muffin Tin Ice Cream Cakes
'Smores muffin tin ice cream cakes bring together graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows to deliver on a frozen dessert version of a Smore.
Ingredients
Crust
- 3/4 cup graham crumble, approx 8 square graham crackers blended/crushed
- 2 Tbsp melted Butter
Chocolate Marshmallow Layer
- 1/4 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup marshmallows
- 2 Tbsp 2% milk
Ice Cream Layer
- 3 frozen, sliced ripe bananas
- 2 Tbsp 2% milk
- 2 Tbsp cocoa
Instructions
- Add graham crackers to blender and blend until crumbs.
- Add melted butter and pulse. Spoon mixture into bottom of six muffin cups in the tin.
- Pat down crumb mixture to create a crust.
- In a microwave safe bowl, add 1/4 cup marshmallows, chocolate chips and milk and microwave on high for approx 1 minute until completely melted. Stir to mix and allow to cool for approx 10 minutes.
- Stir in additional 1/2 cup marshmallows and divide evenly across muffin tins.
- Place in freezer for 1-2 hours.
- Add 3 frozen, sliced bananas to blender. Blend until crumbly.
- Add milk and blend again until smooth. Use your tamper to help push the bananas into the blades.
- Once smooth, begin adding the cocoa and blend until smooth and creamy.
- Remove your muffin tins from the freezer and add a nice cream scoop to each of the six tins and pat down to make a nice smooth layer.
- Cover muffin tin with plastic wrap and freeze for 4-6 hours.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 299Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 182mgCarbohydrates: 52gFiber: 4gSugar: 25gProtein: 4g
Please note, that the nutritional details are an estimate only and may differ depending on the source of your ingredients. Optional ingredients may be included.
Looks really good! Should try them next time.
Come on over! I may have one with your name on it.
As mush as I love fall, there are some parts of summer I’m just not ready to say goodbye to. S’mores are one of those things. These look SO good, I’ve gotta try them ASAP!
Thanks Karly. There is just something about the combination of chocolate, marshmallows and Graham crackers I can’t get enough of! Luckily no camp fire needed for these.
Ummmmm βSmore Muffin Tin Ice Cream??? Where have you been all my life? The new puppy is adorable π Iβve never tried my hand at making my own graham cracker crust, this week seems like a good time to try it out.
Ummmmm βSmore Muffin Tin Ice Cream??? Where have you been all my life? The new puppy is adorable π I’m looking forward to making my own graham cracker crust π
Thanks Mary! Couldn’t agree with you more – on the puppy and on the ice cream cakes π
What a wonderful way to carry ‘Smores into the next season! Thanks once again, for another great recipe and idea.
Thanks so much for commenting and stopping by π
Whilst I am loving the sound of those ‘smores ice creams, I am smitten by that cute puppy! Have fun and enjoy puppyhood.
Thanks Georgina. We can’t get enough of Opie….everything she does is cute
Oh my gosh this sounds FANTASTIC! I am a big fan of s’mores, but I feel like i’m the only one that puts peanut butter in them – the way I was taught growing up in rural Canada. π
Peanut Butter sounds fantastic…going to try that in my next batch! Maybe peanut butter ice cream. Thanks for the comment and the idea Elizabeth!
This is a brilliant idea. I can making batches of these for my kid’s parties. Thanks for this recipe.
Thanks Aish. These would be perfect for a B-Day party!