4th of July Smores Dip (Print)

Gooey layers of melted chocolate and toasted marshmallows baked in cast iron skillet.

# What You Need:

→ Chocolate Layer

01 - 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
02 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

→ Marshmallow Layer

03 - 3 cups large marshmallows

→ Decorations and Dippers

04 - 1/4 cup red, white, and blue chocolate candies
05 - 16 graham crackers, broken into pieces
06 - 1 cup sliced strawberries
07 - 1 cup blueberries

# Steps:

01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F
02 - Place the chocolate chips and butter in the bottom of a 10-inch cast iron skillet
03 - Bake in the oven for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the chocolate is just melted
04 - Remove the skillet carefully and stir the melted chocolate and butter until smooth
05 - Arrange the marshmallows in a single, even layer over the melted chocolate, covering the entire surface
06 - Return the skillet to the oven and bake for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the marshmallows are golden brown and toasted on top
07 - If desired, sprinkle red, white, and blue chocolate candies over the top for a festive appearance
08 - Let cool for 3 to 5 minutes, then serve warm with graham crackers, strawberries, and blueberries for dipping

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • It's the kind of dessert that feels impressive without requiring any real skill, just a hot oven and a steady hand with the skillet.
  • Everyone dips into the same warm, bubbly pan, which somehow makes eating s'mores feel like a group activity instead of individual indulgence.
  • You can prep it in the time it takes to round up plates and napkins, leaving you free to actually enjoy your guests instead of fussing in the kitchen.
02 -
  • The skillet stays dangerously hot for much longer than you think, so warn your guests multiple times and never leave it unattended—I learned this the hard way when someone reached for it thinking it had cooled enough.
  • The texture completely changes as it cools, so serve it warm and eat it quickly; waiting even ten minutes transforms the dip into something closer to hardened fudge than the gooey masterpiece you just pulled from the oven.
03 -
  • Don't skip letting the chocolate melt completely before adding marshmallows—partially melted chocolate creates lumps that won't blend smoothly with the toppings.
  • If your oven runs hot, start checking the marshmallows at the 4-minute mark rather than waiting the full 5, because the difference between perfectly toasted and charred happens in about 30 seconds.
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