Description
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with these charming heart-shaped s’mores made from homemade graham crackers and marshmallows, dipped in smooth bittersweet and white chocolate. This delightful recipe allows you to prepare each component in advance, perfect for a busy schedule and a sweet treat that’s as fun to make as it is to eat.
Ingredients
Graham Crackers
- 1 batch homemade graham cracker dough (using Alton Brown’s recipe)
- cornstarch and confectioners’ sugar for dusting (optional, to prevent sticking)
Marshmallows
- 1 batch homemade marshmallows (using Alton Brown’s recipe)
- red food coloring, a few drops
- strawberry extract, 1 teaspoon (optional)
- cornstarch and confectioners’ sugar for dusting (to coat cookie cutters)
Chocolate Coating and Decoration
- 8 oz bittersweet chocolate
- 8 oz white chocolate
- colorful sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Graham Crackers: Follow Alton Brown’s graham cracker recipe to make the dough. Roll out the dough and use small and medium heart-shaped cookie cutters alternately to cut out shapes. Bake the cutouts in a preheated oven for about 15 minutes, watching carefully until the edges begin to darken. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.
- Make the Marshmallows: Prepare marshmallow batter following Alton Brown’s recipe. Divide the batter into two smaller pans. Leave half plain, and to the other half, add a few drops of red food coloring and 1 teaspoon strawberry extract, mixing gently until combined. Let the marshmallows set completely.
- Cut the Marshmallows: Once set, dust your heart-shaped cookie cutters with a mix of cornstarch and confectioners’ sugar to prevent sticking. Use these cutters to cut heart shapes from the marshmallow slabs.
- Melt the Chocolates: Place bittersweet and white chocolate in separate heatproof bowls. Set each bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method) and gently melt the chocolate until smooth, stirring occasionally.
- Assemble the S’mores: Lay wax paper on a baking sheet. Sandwich a heart-shaped marshmallow between two graham cracker hearts. Dip half of each assembled s’more into melted chocolate, then place on the wax paper. Immediately sprinkle with colorful sprinkles if desired.
- Set the Chocolate: Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for about 15-20 minutes or until the chocolate hardens completely.
- Enjoy: Bring the s’mores to room temperature before serving for the best texture and flavor experience. Share and savor these festive Valentine’s Day treats!
Notes
- Preparation of graham crackers and marshmallows can be done ahead to save time on the day of assembly.
- Keep an eye on graham crackers while baking; baking time may vary depending on your oven.
- Coating cookie cutters in cornstarch and confectioners’ sugar prevents marshmallows from sticking when cutting shapes.
- Use a double boiler to gently melt chocolates to avoid burning or seizing.
- Store finished s’mores in an airtight container in the refrigerator if not consuming immediately.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
