Indoor S'mores
When our restaurant Tru won its first 4-star review, my partners and I thanked the staff with a "staff meal" of caviar, champagne and foie gras. So when the second 4-star review came in, we were stuck for a way to celebrate! We decided to go the other extreme, with a feast of the best bratwurst (a Chicago classic), beer and s'mores. I think we got even more respect for the second meal than we did for the first. It takes nerve for 4-star chefs to serve s'mores! My dear friend Karen reintroduced me to the molten, aromatic pleasures of this childhood treat. Just combine three bite-size ingredients — graham crackers, milk chocolate and marshmallow — and apply heat. Add your own summer camp memories and serve immediately.
Equipment
- 1 Cookie sheet Non-stick recommended
- 1 Oven
- 1 Kitchen Scissors For snipping marshmallows
Ingredients
Main
- 32 miniature graham crackers or 8 regular size graham crackers broken in 1/2
- 2 milk chocolate bars the kind that can be broken into squares
- 8 marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Lay 1/2 of the graham crackers on a cookie sheet. Top with chocolate pieces to cover. Use kitchen scissors to snip the marshmallows in 1/2 horizontally if using miniature crackers and place 1/2 a marshmallow on top of each graham cracker. If using regular size crackers use a whole marshmallow.
- Bake until the marshmallows are puffed and golden brown, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and top with the remaining graham crackers, pressing down slightly to make a sandwich. Serve immediately, while still warm.
Notes
For perfect indoor s'mores, closely monitor the marshmallows during baking; they can go from golden to burnt in seconds. A high-quality milk chocolate will melt more smoothly and offer a richer flavor. Serve immediately to capture the ideal molten chocolate and soft marshmallow texture. For an elevated touch, consider adding a tiny sprinkle of flaky sea salt on the chocolate before baking, or experimenting with different chocolate varieties like dark chocolate or even a hint of peanut butter. Ensure proper supervision, especially with children, as hot, melted marshmallow can be very sticky and cause burns.