These S'mores Pudding Jars are a fun Summer dessert, with chocolate pudding topped with graham cracker crumbs and toasted marshmallows!
Summer is almost over and I have yet to enjoy anything S'mores :) So I thought it might be fun to make up something S'more-ish that would be tasty for our end-of-Summer bonfire night.
These S'mores Chocolate Pudding Jars are the type of dessert that you can make by either just assembling pre-made products or go all in and make the pudding and marshmallows yourself. Your call. Any way, they're an easy, fun and delicious S'mores treat.
For my treats, I made the marshmallows and the chocolate pudding from scratch. If you go that route, you'll have lots of marshmallows left-over, which are perfect for just roasting over the fire or use left-overs to make the most awesome Rice Krispie squares!
Cook's Notes for S'mores Pudding Jars
I have used mason jars here, but similar sized ramekins would work just as well. Anything that is oven/heat proof.
I made my own marshmallows for these. If you'd like an easy homemade marshmallow recipe, try my recipe for Toasted Coconut Marshmallows. Just skip the coconut and dust with icing sugar only.
For the chocolate pudding, you can make your own from scratch or a mix or simply spoon pre-made chocolate pudding in to the jars. The recipe I used below is a super simple, egg-free chocolate pudding that cooks up in minutes.
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A kitchen torch is the easiest way to toast the marshmallows. If you don't have one, you can brown the marshmallows under the broiler. Instructions are in the recipe below.
S'mores Chocolate Pudding Jars
Ingredients
Easy Chocolate Pudding:
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 3 Tbsp cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 cups milk
- 4 oz semisweet chocolate (melted)
- 2 tsp vanilla
Topping:
- 3 full sheets graham crackers
- 12 large marshmallows
Instructions
- For chocolate pudding: Melt chocolate in microwave until just smooth. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan, whisk together the cornstarch, cocoa, sugar and salt. Whisk in the milk until combined. Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly. When the pudding has thickened (about 2 minutes), remove from heat. Whisk in melted chocolate and vanilla until smooth. Pour in to 4 jars or ramekins. Allow to cool a few minutes, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least a couple of hours. Pudding will thicken further as it chills.
- To prepare jars: Remove jars from refrigerator and discard plastic wrap. Crumble 2 full sheets of graham crackers in to large crumbs. Divide evenly over top of 4 puddings. Top each with 3 large marshmallows. Brown marshmallows with kitchen torch or under the broiler (*see Notes). Garnish with a 1/4 piece of graham cracker.
Cindy Rodriguez says
I love desserts in a jar and smores hold a special place in my heart. And well, my kids, too! Plus, I'm always looking for an excuse to bust out that kitchen torch. These look amazing!
Jennifer says
Thanks Cindy and yes, I love using my kitchen torch, too! I think I'm part pyromaniac ;)
Laura | Tutti Dolci says
I love s'mores and these jars are such a fun spin on the classic treat!
Jennifer says
Thanks Laura!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
These jars are SO fun, Jennifer!!! My husband is chocolate pudding obsessed, so he would totally flip over these! And I will love getting to use my little blow torch. ;) Love it! Cheers, friend!
Jennifer says
Thanks so much, Cheyanne :)
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
You know my love for cute individual desserts Jennifer, so these are a winner in my book! No sharing! And what a fabulous reason to whip out my kitchen torch! Delicious work!
Jennifer says
Thanks so much, Mary Ann and I love to whip out my torch, too :)
annie@ciaochowbambina says
Oh my! (I say that a lot when I visit your site!) This is a treat I can get behind!! Pinned!
Jennifer says
Thanks so much, Annie :)
Melissa Griffiths says
So cute and delicious! I love how easy it is to pull these together!
Jennifer says
Thanks Melissa and yes, these can be put together so quickly!
sue | theviewfromgreatisland says
Adorable ~ sharing!
Jennifer says
Thanks Sue! :)
Vicki Bensinger says
How fun are these? Who wouldn't love these, both kids & adults!
Jennifer says
Thanks Vicki and yes, everyone would love these :)
Chris Scheuer says
I LOVE these Jennifer and am going to try them out for our Labor Day get together! Such a fun and delicious treat!
Jennifer says
Thanks so much, Chris :)
Tricia @ Saving Room for Dessert says
Chocolate pudding was always my favorite as a kid, so this is making me feel a bit nostalgic! I haven't made homemade pudding or marshmallows in years. Your marshmallows look perfect and browned beautifully. Now I want to go camping with a box of grahams. I could make the pudding ahead and store in mason jars in the cooler until ready to toast and enjoy. Great idea and terrific recipe!
Jennifer says
Thanks Tricia and absolutely perfect for camping, too!