Description

Delight in these Easy No Bake S’mores Pudding Cups, combining creamy homemade chocolate pudding with a crunchy graham cracker crust and toasty marshmallow topping. Perfect for a quick, cozy dessert that requires no oven baking, these pudding cups come together easily on the stovetop and are chilled to create a luscious treat reminiscent of classic campfire s’mores.

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

1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers
2 tbsp butter, melted

Topping

2 cups marshmallows

Instructions

Make the chocolate pudding: In a saucepan, whisk together the milk, sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt. Heat the mixture over medium heat and bring it to a gentle boil while stirring constantly to avoid lumps. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs slightly, then slowly pour in some of the hot milk mixture into the eggs to temper them and prevent curdling. Pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan and continue cooking, stirring frequently until the pudding thickens to a creamy consistency. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Prepare the crust: Combine the crushed graham crackers with the melted butter until the crumbs are evenly coated. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of individual serving cups or ramekins to form a solid crust layer.
Assemble and chill: Pour the warm chocolate pudding over the prepared graham cracker crust in each cup. Sprinkle an additional layer of crushed graham crackers over the pudding, followed by an even layer of marshmallows. Place the cups in the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours to let the pudding set and flavors meld.
Toast marshmallows: Once chilled, preheat the broiler. Place the pudding cups on a baking sheet and broil the marshmallows until they turn golden and slightly toasted. Watch carefully as marshmallows can burn quickly. Remove from broiler and serve immediately for a warm, gooey topping contrasting with the chilled pudding.

Notes

Temper the eggs by slowly whisking in hot milk before adding them back to the pan to prevent scrambling.
Use freshly crushed graham crackers for the best texture and flavor in the crust.
Chilling the pudding cups thoroughly helps the pudding set for a perfect creamy texture.
Watch marshmallows closely while broiling as they can burn easily.
These pudding cups can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours; toast marshmallows just before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Keywords: No Bake, S'mores, Pudding, Chocolate, Marshmallow, Graham Cracker, Easy Dessert, Quick Dessert