Embark on a delectable culinary adventure with our definitive guide to crafting the ultimate campfire smores smash. This irresistible dessert, a symphony of flavors and textures, elevates the classic smores experience to tantalizing new heights. Join us as we unveil the secrets to achieving the perfect balance of gooey marshmallow, rich chocolate, and crispy graham cracker, all enveloped in a warm and inviting campfire aroma.
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CAMPFIRE S'MORES SMASH
We always take cast iron pans with us when we camp. Which is quite often. This is a fun, less messy twist on a campfire favorite.
Provided by Nikki
Categories Desserts
Time 2h25m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a cast iron pan over the slow, red embers of your campfire. Pour in marshmallows, and stir until completely melted. Remove from the fire, and stir in the graham crackers and chocolate. Press into the pan with the back of a spoon. Allow to cool completely, then cut into wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Carbohydrate 51.6 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 229.4 mg, Sugar 30.4 g
CAMPFIRE S'MORES
Provided by Stephen Durfee
Categories Chocolate Dessert Fourth of July Winter Kidney Friendly Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Make graham crackers
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Cream the butter, sugars, and honey in a mixer on medium speed until soft and fluffy. Sift together the flours, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon, and pour into the mixing bowl. Mix on slow speed until just combined. Turn out the mixture onto a clean surface. Press the crumbly looking dough together with your hands until it just holds together.
- Press the dough onto a 12 x 16-inch piece of parchment paper. Shape the dough into a rectangle and cover it with another 12 x 16-inch piece of parchment. Roll the dough out very thin by rolling from the middle of the paper outward. If the dough is difficult to roll, add a tiny bit of flour between the parchment and the dough on both sides. Transfer the dough onto a baking sheet, patching it to make an exact rectangle.
- Bake the dough until the top is golden brown, slightly blistered, and dry-looking, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Use an angel food cake cutter or a fork to mark rows of holes, 1/4 inch apart, all over the dough.
- Trim the rough outside edges and cut the dough into 14 to 16 squares, about 3 inches each. Use a ruler to make straight cuts and work quickly - the crackers become difficult to cut when they cool. Bake until the cut crackers are a deep golden brown, another 2 to 4 minutes (they will burn quickly, so take care at this stage). Cool them and store them in an airtight container.
- Make marshmallows
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup cold water. Soak for 10 minutes. Combine sugar, corn syrup, and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and boil hard for 1 minute. Pour boiling syrup into gelatin and mix at high speed. Add the salt and beat for 12 minutes. Add vanilla and incorporate into mixture. Scrape into a 9 x 9-inch pan lined with oiled plastic wrap and spread evenly. (Note: Lightly oil hands and spatula or bowl scraper). After pouring marshmallow mixture into the pan, take another piece of plastic wrap and press mixture into the pan.
- Let mixture sit for a few hours. Remove from pan, dredge the marshmallow slab with confectioners' sugar and cut into 12 equal pieces with scissors (the best tool for the job) or a chef's knife. Dredge each piece of marshmallow in confectioners' sugar. Broil the marshmallows until brown, or toast over campfire or hot coals.
- Assemble
- Place a cooked marshmallow on top of a graham cracker. Top the marshmallow with shaved bittersweet or milk chocolate and place another graham cracker on top of the marshmallow to make a sandwich. Garnish the sandwich and plate with a bit more shaved chocolate.
Tips:
- Choose high-quality chocolate. The chocolate is the star of the show in s'mores, so don't skimp on quality. Use a chocolate that you love the taste of and that melts well.
- Use fresh graham crackers. Stale graham crackers will make your s'mores less enjoyable. Make sure to use fresh graham crackers that are crispy and flavorful.
- Don't overcook the marshmallows. Marshmallows should be roasted until they are slightly golden brown and melted in the center. If you overcook them, they will become tough and chewy.
- Assemble the s'mores immediately. Once the marshmallows are roasted, assemble the s'mores immediately so that the chocolate is melted and the marshmallows are still warm and gooey.
- Enjoy your s'mores! S'mores are best enjoyed fresh out of the campfire. So gather your friends and family around the fire and enjoy this classic campfire treat.
Conclusion:
S'mores are a delicious and easy-to-make campfire treat that everyone will love. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a sweet and satisfying snack that is perfect for any occasion. So next time you're camping, be sure to make a batch of s'mores. You won't be disappointed!
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