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:
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2 cups (480 ml) cold heavy cream
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1 box (3.9 oz / 110 g) instant chocolate pudding mix
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½ cup (120 ml) milk
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1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Marshmallow Layer:
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1 (7 oz / 200 g) jar marshmallow crème (a.k.a. Fluff)
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1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
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4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
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1 tsp vanilla extract
For Assembly:
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1 box (about 9 oz / 250 g) graham crackers
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1 ½ cups (90 g) mini marshmallows (for garnish)
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½ cup (60 g) chocolate chips or chocolate shavings
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Optional: crushed graham crackers or a drizzle of chocolate syrup for topping
Instructions
1. Make the Chocolate Filling
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In a large bowl, whisk together the pudding mix, milk, and vanilla.
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Add heavy cream and beat with a hand mixer until thick and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
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Set aside or refrigerate while you make the marshmallow layer.
2. Make the Marshmallow Layer
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In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
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Add marshmallow crème and vanilla; mix until combined.
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Slowly pour in the cold cream and beat until fluffy, forming soft peaks.
3. Assemble the Cake
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Spread a thin layer of chocolate filling on the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish (to help the crackers stick).
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Arrange a single layer of graham crackers on top, breaking pieces as needed to cover the surface.
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Spread half of the marshmallow mixture over the crackers.
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Add another layer of crackers, then spread half of the chocolate pudding mixture.
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Repeat layers: graham crackers → marshmallow cream → graham crackers → chocolate pudding.
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Smooth the top with a spatula.
4. Chill
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Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
(The graham crackers will soften into a cake-like texture.)
5. Garnish & Serve
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Before serving, top with:
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Mini marshmallows
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Chocolate chips or shavings
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Crushed graham crackers
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Optional: toast the marshmallows with a kitchen torch for that campfire vibe 🔥
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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