In short: A sandwich of two dry cookies with a toasted marshmallow and a square of melted chocolate, made in the pans of the raclette grill. The campfire dessert, dining-room edition.
Chef’s tip
No campfire, no stick, no marshmallow falling into the embers: the raclette grill solved in ten minutes a problem that generations of campers have accepted with fatalism.
The real tip: watch the marshmallow and never take your eyes off it. It goes from golden to charred in under thirty seconds. Put the chocolate on the cookie in the pan at the same time as the marshmallow: it melts just enough while the marshmallow puffs up.
| Prep time | 5 min |
|---|---|
| Cook time | 5 min |
| Total | 10 min |
| Servings | 4 people (adjustable) |
| Difficulty | Very easy |
Ingredients (for 4 people)
- 16 dry cookies (butter biscuits or plain shortbread)
- 8 large marshmallows
- 100 g of milk or dark chocolate, in squares
- 1 banana (optional)
- A few strawberries (optional)
Preparation
- Prepare the ingredients. Arrange the cookies, marshmallows and chocolate squares in small dishes in the center of the table. Slice the banana into rounds if you are using it.
- Switch on the grill. Plug in the raclette grill and let it heat up for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Fill the pan. Place a cookie in the bottom of the pan, add a square of chocolate, then a marshmallow cut in half through its thickness, cut side up.
- Toast the marshmallow. Slide the pan under the heating element for 1 to 2 minutes, until the marshmallow puffs up and turns golden. Keep a close eye on it.
- Assemble. Take out the pan and immediately place a second cookie on the marshmallow, pressing down lightly.
- Serve. Slide the s’more onto a plate with a spatula and wait a minute before biting in: the marshmallow is scorching hot.
The chef’s tricks
- Cut the large marshmallows in half: they toast faster and melt all the way through.
- A clean non-stick pan keeps the marshmallow from sticking to the bottom.
- For kids, an adult takes care of removing the pans from the grill.
- Keep the top cookies out of the grill: they stay crunchy.
Variations
- Add a slice of banana or half a strawberry between the chocolate and the marshmallow.
- Replace the chocolate with a spoonful of chocolate-hazelnut spread or peanut butter.
- Use chocolate cookies or cinnamon shortbread for a different flavor.
What to drink with it?
A glass of cold milk, a hot chocolate or, for the grown-ups, a coffee or a black tea.
Frequently asked questions
What is a s’more?
A campfire dessert: a toasted marshmallow and chocolate sandwiched between two cookies.
Which cookies should you use for s’mores?
Flat, dry cookies, like butter biscuits or plain shortbread. They hold the marshmallow well.
Won’t the marshmallow damage the pan?
No, as long as it doesn’t burn. Let the pan soak in hot water: the sugar dissolves easily.
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