S’mores Trifle

My simple s’mores trifle is the cutest little no-bake dessert for summer parties! I layer a quick chocolate pudding with mini marshmallows, crushed graham crackers, and an impressive marshmallow meringue to make this fun parfait in no time. The kids always love it, but I think it looks elegant enough for the adults too!

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4.50 from 2 votes

S’mores Trifle Recipe

This delicious s’mores trifle tastes just like s’mores in parfait form — no campfire required! A quick chocolate pudding is layered with marshmallows, graham crackers, and meringue for an easy yet impressive dessert.

Prep Time: 20 minutes mins

Cook Time: 15 minutes mins

Chill Time: 1 hour hr

Total Time: 1 hour hr 35 minutes mins

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Equipment

• Kitchen Scale (optional)
• Instant Read Thermometer (optional)
• Stand Mixer
• Kitchen Torch (optional)

Serves 4 people

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Ingredients

For the Chocolate Pudding*

• ▢ 1 cup milk
• ▢ 1 cup heavy cream
• ▢ 2 large egg yolks (save the whites for the meringue!)
• ▢ ¼ cup granulated sugar
• ▢ ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ▢ 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• ▢ 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

For the Marshmallow Meringue

• ▢ 2 large egg whites
• ▢ ½ cup granulated sugar
• ▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla bean powder **

Assembly

• ▢ 4 graham crackers crushed
• ▢ 1 cup mini marshmallows

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Instructions

Make the Chocolate Pudding

• Add the milk, heavy cream, egg yolks, sugar, cocoa powder, and cornstarch to a large saucepan set over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 7-8 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat. Add the vanilla extract and stir to combine.
  1 cup milk, 1 cup heavy cream, 2 large egg yolks, ¼ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• Set the pudding aside to cool for 15 minutes. Once the pudding has cooled slightly, transfer it to an airtight container and place it in the fridge to cool completely, about 1 hour.

Make the Marshmallow Meringue

• Place a heatproof bowl over a small saucepan of simmering water. Add the egg whites and sugar and whisk continuously until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is hot to the touch. When it’s ready, it should register 165°F on an instant-read thermometer.
  2 large egg whites, ½ cup granulated sugar
• Transfer the mixture to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on high speed until the mixture forms stiff peaks. Add the vanilla bean powder and whisk until combined.
  1 teaspoon vanilla bean powder

Assembly

• Place a layer of graham crackers and mini marshmallows in the bottom of a small trifle dish (or 2 individual trifle dishes).
  4 graham crackers, 1 cup mini marshmallows
• Pour over a layer of chocolate pudding, followed by another layer of graham cracker and marshmallow. Repeat with a final layer of chocolate pudding.
• Add the marshmallow meringue on top. Toast the meringue with a kitchen torch, if desired.

Notes

Yield: This recipe makes 2 large dessert portions or 4 small dessert portions.

*To make this recipe even easier, you can use boxed or premade chocolate pudding.

**You can use an equal amount of vanilla extract in place of the vanilla bean powder, but your meringue may darken slightly.

Becky’s Top Tips:

• This recipe can be easily doubled, although the pudding will take longer to cool.
• Use a kitchen torch to toast your meringue. 
• If you only have large marshmallows, use kitchen shears to cut them into small pieces.
• Use different variations of graham crackers if you’d like, such as chocolate, cinnamon, or honey graham crackers.

Storage: Store s’mores trifle in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts

S’mores Trifle Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 554 Calories from Fat 261

% Daily Value*

Fat 29g45%

Saturated Fat 17g106%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 8g

Cholesterol 172mg57%

Sodium 174mg8%

Potassium 373mg11%

Carbohydrates 71g24%

Fiber 4g17%

Sugar 53g59%

Protein 10g20%

Vitamin A 1103IU22%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 153mg15%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Author: Becky Hardin

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

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How to Store

Tightly wrap s’mores trifles with plastic wrap, and press it into the top so it cover the pudding. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. I do not recommend freezing this dessert.