Description
The S’mores Icebox Cake is an indulgent no-bake dessert that combines the classic flavors of s’mores—chocolate, graham crackers, and marshmallow—in a cool, creamy form. This dessert is layered in a dish and then chilled until the graham crackers absorb the moisture, transforming them into a cake-like texture. The cake requires minimal effort to prepare and offers a perfect balance of sweetness and creaminess, making it an excellent alternative to the traditional campfire s’mores.
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Layer:
2 cups (480 ml) cold heavy cream
1 box (3.9 oz / 110 g) instant chocolate pudding mix
½ cup (120 ml) milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Marshmallow Layer:
1 (7 oz / 200 g) jar marshmallow crème (a.k.a. Fluff)
1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
1 tsp vanilla extract
For Assembly:
1 box (about 9 oz / 250 g) graham crackers
1 ½ cups (90 g) mini marshmallows (for garnish)
½ cup (60 g) chocolate chips or chocolate shavings
Optional: crushed graham crackers or a drizzle of chocolate syrup for topping
Instructions
1. Make the Chocolate Filling
In a large bowl, whisk together the pudding mix, milk, and vanilla.
Add heavy cream and beat with a hand mixer until thick and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
Set aside or refrigerate while you make the marshmallow layer.
2. Make the Marshmallow Layer
In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
Add marshmallow crème and vanilla; mix until combined.
Slowly pour in the cold cream and beat until fluffy, forming soft peaks.
3. Assemble the Cake
Spread a thin layer of chocolate filling on the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish (to help the crackers stick).
Arrange a single layer of graham crackers on top, breaking pieces as needed to cover the surface.
Spread half of the marshmallow mixture over the crackers.
Add another layer of crackers, then spread half of the chocolate pudding mixture.
Repeat layers: graham crackers → marshmallow cream → graham crackers → chocolate pudding.
Smooth the top with a spatula.
4. Chill
Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
(The graham crackers will soften into a cake-like texture.)
5. Garnish & Serve
Before serving, top with:
Mini marshmallows
Chocolate chips or shavings
Crushed graham crackers
Optional: toast the marshmallows with a kitchen torch for that campfire vibe 🔥
Notes
This no-bake delight captures all the classic campfire flavors in a cool, creamy dessert. For an extra treat, drizzle melted chocolate or caramel on top before serving, or add toasted marshmallows for that authentic s’mores touch
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert / No-Bake Cake
- Method: No-bake / Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: Moderate
Keywords: No-bake s’mores cake, S’mores dessert, Icebox cake, Campfire s’mores dessert