Description
This Easy No Bake S’mores Pudding Cups recipe combines creamy homemade chocolate pudding layered over a buttery graham cracker crust, topped with toasted marshmallows for a nostalgic and cozy dessert. Ready in just 15 minutes of active cooking with chilling time, this indulgent treat captures the classic flavors of s’mores in a simple, no-bake presentation perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Pudding
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Crust
- 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
Topping
- 2 cups marshmallows
Instructions
- Make the chocolate pudding: In a medium saucepan, whisk together milk, sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt until smooth. Heat over medium heat, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil while stirring constantly. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and gradually whisk in a small amount of the hot milk mixture to temper the eggs. Pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan and continue cooking, stirring constantly, until the pudding thickens to a creamy consistency. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Prepare the crust: Combine the crushed graham crackers with melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press this mixture firmly into the bottoms of individual serving cups or ramekins to form an even crust layer.
- Assemble and chill: Pour the warm chocolate pudding over the graham cracker crusts in the cups. Sprinkle a layer of crushed graham crackers over the pudding, then top with marshmallows. Place the cups in the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours to allow the pudding to set and flavors to meld.
- Toast marshmallows: Just before serving, position an oven rack about 6 inches below the broiler and preheat the broiler. Broil the pudding cups topped with marshmallows for 1-2 minutes or until the marshmallows become golden and toasted. Watch closely to prevent burning. Serve immediately for a warm, gooey topping contrast.
Notes
- Use whole milk for the creamiest pudding; you can substitute with 2% but texture may be lighter.
- Tempering the eggs is important to prevent curdling and achieve a smooth pudding texture.
- If you prefer, you can use mini marshmallows for easier toasting.
- Allow sufficient chilling time so pudding firms up properly before toasting marshmallows.
- For a deeper chocolate flavor, consider adding a pinch of instant coffee granules to the pudding mixture.
- Serving in clear cups is ideal to showcase the layered s’mores effect.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: No Bake, S’mores, Chocolate Pudding, Easy Dessert, Marshmallow, Graham Cracker, Quick Dessert
