S'mores Bars

5 from 5 votes

These s'mores bars consist of three decadent layers: a buttery graham cracker shortbread crust, rich chocolate ganache, and homemade gooey marshmallow toasted to golden perfection. They're such a fun and unique summertime dessert!

Prep Time 1

Cook Time 30

Total Time 1 30

Servings16 bars

Coursebars

CuisineAmerican

AuthorSloane

Equipment

Ingredients

For the graham cracker shortbread crust:

227 g (16 tablespoon) unsalted butter, room temp
113 g (1 cup) powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon kosher salt
180 g (1 ½ cups) all-purpose flour
100 g (1 cup) graham cracker crumbs, about 8 crackers

For the chocolate ganache:

170 g (6 oz) semisweet chocolate
170 g (¾ cup) heavy cream

For the marshmallow:

227 g (1 cup) water, divided
16 g (2 packets) unflavored gelatin powder
400 g (2 cups) granulated sugar
176 g (½ cup + 1 tbsp) light corn syrup
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

For the graham cracker shortbread crust:

Line a 9 inch square pan with two large pieces of parchment paper, creating a sling for easy removal.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter until smooth, then add the powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt and beat for 2 more minutes.
Add in the flour and graham cracker crumbs, and mix until just combined.
Add the dough to the prepared pan and use another piece of parchment paper to press it into an even layer. Use the back of a spoon or small measuring cup to pack it in and level it out. Place in the fridge to chill for 30 minutes.
While the base is chilling, preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
Bake the shortbread for 30-35 minutes or until it is an even light golden brown.
Allow to cool for a few minutes at room temperature, then place in the fridge while you make the chocolate ganache layer.

For the chocolate ganache:

Chop the chocolate and add to a medium bowl. Set aside.
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over low heat and bring to a simmer or about 190 degrees F.
Pour the hot heavy cream over the chocolate, place a plate on top of the bowl, and allow to sit for a couple minutes.
Remove the plate and gently stir with a rubber spatula until the ganache is smooth. Alternatively, you can use an immersion blender.
Pour the ganache over the cooled crust, and use an offset spatula to spread into an even layer.
Liberally grease the parchment above the ganache with softened butter. Place in the fridge while you make the marshmallow layer.

For the marshmallow:

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, add 113g (½ cup) of water and sprinkle the gelatin on top in an even layer. Set aside to bloom.
In a large saucepan, combine the other 113g (½ cup) of water, granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and salt.
Heat the saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently until the sugar dissolves. Raise the heat to medium-high, and without stirring, bring it to 240 degrees F.
While the mixer is on low speed, slowly drizzle the hot sugar over the gelatin.
Once all of the hot sugar is poured in, increase the mixer speed to high and mix until thick and cool (about 100 degrees F). Add the vanilla paste while it is mixing.
Pour the marshmallow mixture on top of the ganache layer. Tap the pan on the counter a few times to release any air bubbles.
Sprinkle a small amount of powdered sugar on top, and cover with plastic wrap. Allow to set at room temperature for at least four hours or overnight.
Once set, use a sharp, buttered knife to cut the bars into 16 squares. Use a kitchen torch to toast the tops of the marshmallows. Enjoy!

Notes

Grease the parchment paper before adding the marshmallow layer. Homemade marshmallows are very sticky, so be sure to butter the parchment just above the ganache layer before pouring the marshmallow on top.

Use a sharp, buttered knife to cut the bars. To get even, clean cut squares, rub softened butter on a sharp knife. With each cut you make, pull the knife back out towards you, rather than up, to avoid spreading the ganache on the marshmallow.

Toast the marshmallow after the bars are cut. Use a kitchen torch to toast the tops of the marshmallow layer after the bars have been cut.

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