4th July Smores Cast Iron (Printable version)

Gooey chocolate and toasted marshmallow dip served warm with graham crackers and berries.

# What You'll 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 Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F
02 - Place chocolate chips and butter in the bottom of a 10-inch cast iron skillet
03 - Bake for 3 to 4 minutes until chocolate is melted
04 - Remove skillet carefully and stir melted chocolate and butter until smooth
05 - Arrange marshmallows in a single even layer over melted chocolate, covering entire surface
06 - Return skillet to oven and bake for 5 to 7 minutes until marshmallows are golden brown and toasted
07 - Sprinkle red, white, and blue chocolate candies over top if desired
08 - Let cool for 3 to 5 minutes, then serve warm with graham crackers, strawberries, and blueberries for dipping

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It comes together faster than you can gather people around the table, which is exactly what you want when the fireworks start soon.
  • The cast iron keeps everything warm and melty for the entire party instead of cooling down like traditional s'mores.
  • Everyone dips in with their own graham crackers, turning dessert into an interactive moment where people actually linger and talk.
02 -
  • This dip hardens as it cools, so serve it while it's still warm and gooey; if it starts to set up, pop it back in the oven for two minutes to revive it.
  • Cast iron holds heat longer than any other baking vessel, which means your marshmallows will continue cooking slightly after you remove the skillet, so pull it out when it looks one shade lighter than you think you want.
03 -
  • Use a kitchen timer set for exactly five minutes when the marshmallows go in, then peek at that point rather than relying on your instincts; marshmallows toast faster than you'd expect.
  • If you don't have a 10-inch skillet, a 9-inch works just fine and creates a slightly thicker, richer dip that some people prefer.
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