4th July Smores Cast Iron (Printable Version)

A festive blend of melted chocolate and toasted marshmallows served warm in cast iron.

# 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

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - Place 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 melted.
04 - Remove the skillet carefully and stir the melted chocolate and butter until smooth.
05 - Arrange 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.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It looks impressive enough to be the centerpiece of your dessert spread, but honestly requires almost zero skill to pull off.
  • Everyone gets to customize their bites with whatever dippers they want, which somehow makes it feel more interactive than just passing around a plate.
  • The whole thing comes together in under twenty minutes, leaving you time to actually enjoy the party instead of being stuck in the kitchen.
02 -
  • Marshmallows toast way faster than you think, so keep your eye on the oven door during that final bake—the difference between perfectly toasted and slightly overcooked is about two minutes.
  • Serve this while it's still warm; as it cools, everything starts to seize up and harden, and the magic of the gooey texture disappears almost immediately.
03 -
  • If you're making this ahead for a party, melt the chocolate layer first and let it cool slightly, then add the marshmallows just before guests arrive so you're toasting them fresh.
  • A light spray of cooking oil on your oven mitts keeps them from sticking to the hot skillet handle when you're pulling it out—one of those tiny details that prevents minor frustration.
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