Decadent S’mores Ice Cream Cake Recipe Easy Toasted Marshmallow Topping
A nostalgic and easy-to-make ice cream cake combining creamy chocolate ice cream, a crunchy graham cracker crust, and a toasted marshmallow topping for a perfect summer dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10 full sheets, finely crushed)
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 quart chocolate ice cream, slightly softened
- ½ cup mini marshmallows
- 2 cups large marshmallows
- Optional: a pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and sugar. Pour in melted butter and mix until crumbs are evenly coated. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Freeze to set.
- Soften and mix the ice cream: Let chocolate ice cream sit at room temperature for 5-7 minutes until spreadable. Fold in mini marshmallows gently.
- Assemble the ice cream layer: Spread the ice cream mixture evenly over the crust. Smooth the surface and freeze for at least 1 hour.
- Add the toasted marshmallow topping: Spread large marshmallows evenly on top. Use a kitchen torch to toast marshmallows until golden brown with some darker edges. Optionally sprinkle with sea salt. If no torch, broil for 30-60 seconds watching closely.
- Freeze before serving: Return cake to freezer for at least 2 hours. Before serving, let sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften for easier slicing.
Notes
If you don’t have a kitchen torch, use the oven broiler carefully to toast marshmallows. Press crust firmly with a flat-bottomed glass for best texture. Let cake sit 5-10 minutes before slicing for easier cuts. Store leftovers tightly wrapped in freezer for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cak
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 34
- Protein: 4
Keywords: s’mores, ice cream cake, toasted marshmallow, summer dessert, easy dessert, chocolate ice cream, graham cracker crust