Description
Indulgent peanut butter s’mores bars blend campfire nostalgia with gooey graham cracker goodness. Rich chocolate and marshmallow layers create a mouthwatering dessert that brings sweet memories closer with each delectable bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate and Peanut Butter Layer:
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Crust Base:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
Marshmallow Topping:
- 1 cup marshmallow cream
- Additional mini marshmallows for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage for easy removal.
- Create the graham cracker crust by mixing crumbs with melted butter, then press firmly and evenly across the entire pan bottom to form a compact base.
- Carefully spread a uniform layer of peanut butter over the graham cracker foundation, covering every inch of the surface.
- Drop spoonfuls of marshmallow cream strategically across the peanut butter layer, then gently smooth into a consistent covering.
- Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until small bubbles form around the edges, then immediately pour over chocolate chips, allowing them to melt naturally before whisking into a silky ganache.
- Cascade the glossy chocolate ganache over the marshmallow layer, tilting the pan to ensure complete and even distribution.
- Scatter mini marshmallows across the top, optionally using a kitchen torch to caramelize them to a golden-brown finish.
- Chill the assembled bars in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours, allowing all layers to set completely before slicing into neat squares.
Notes
- Swap graham crackers for gluten-free alternatives to make the recipe celiac-friendly and accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Try different nut butters like almond or cashew for unique flavor variations and personalized taste profiles.
- Use a kitchen torch carefully when browning marshmallows to achieve perfect caramelization without burning the topping.
- Ensure ganache is smooth by stirring chocolate and cream gently and consistently, preventing potential graininess in the final texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 293 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 102 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg