Description
These Easy No Bake S’mores Pudding Cups are a delicious, cozy dessert that combines creamy homemade chocolate pudding with a buttery graham cracker crust and toasted marshmallow topping. Ready in just 15 minutes with minimal effort, this no bake recipe is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth and recreating the classic campfire s’mores flavor anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate 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 and Topping
- 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cups marshmallows
Instructions
- Make the chocolate pudding: In a saucepan, whisk together the milk, sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Slowly pour some of the hot milk mixture into the eggs to temper them, whisking constantly. Return the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan and continue cooking on medium heat, whisking frequently until the pudding thickens.
- Prepare the crust: Melt the butter and mix it thoroughly with the crushed graham crackers. Press this mixture firmly into the bottoms of individual serving cups to form the crust layer.
- Assemble and chill: Pour the freshly made chocolate pudding over the graham cracker crust in each cup. Sprinkle additional crushed graham crackers and marshmallows on top. Place the cups in the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours to set the pudding and allow flavors to meld.
- Toast marshmallows: Just before serving, place the pudding cups under a broiler for a short time to toast the marshmallows until golden brown. Watch them closely to prevent burning. Serve immediately for a warm, gooey s’mores experience.
Notes
- Temper the eggs carefully to avoid curdling the pudding.
- Use full-fat milk for a richer pudding texture.
- Broiling marshmallows requires close attention as they toast quickly and can burn easily.
- Can be prepared a day ahead, but toast marshmallows just before serving for best texture.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute graham crackers with gluten-free cookies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: No Bake, S'mores, Chocolate Pudding, Graham Cracker Crust, Easy Dessert
