Description

This Easy No Bake S’mores Pudding Cups recipe is a delicious and simple dessert combining creamy homemade chocolate pudding with a crunchy graham cracker crust and perfectly toasted marshmallows. Ideal for a quick and comforting treat, this recipe requires no baking, making it perfect for any season or occasion.

Ingredients

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Chocolate Pudding

2 cups milk
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup cocoa powder
3 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 tsp salt
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract

Crust

1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers
2 tbsp butter, melted

Topping

2 cups marshmallows

Instructions

Make the chocolate pudding: In a medium saucepan, whisk together the milk, sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt until smooth. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture begins to boil. Meanwhile, whisk the eggs in a separate bowl. Slowly pour a small amount of the hot milk mixture into the eggs to temper them, whisking constantly. Then return the egg mixture to the saucepan and cook for a few more minutes, stirring continuously until the pudding thickens. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Prepare the crust: Combine the crushed graham crackers with melted butter in a bowl. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of your serving cups to form an even crust layer.
Assemble and chill: Pour the warm chocolate pudding over the graham cracker crust in each cup. Sprinkle a layer of additional crushed graham crackers and then top with marshmallows. Place cups in the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours to set.
Toast marshmallows: Just before serving, place the pudding cups under the broiler for a few minutes to toast the marshmallows until golden and slightly caramelized. Watch closely to prevent burning. Serve immediately and enjoy your no bake s’mores pudding cups.

Notes

Tempering the eggs prevents them from scrambling when added to the hot mixture.
Use full-fat milk for creamier pudding, but you can substitute with low-fat milk if desired.
Crushing the graham crackers finely helps the crust hold together better.
To toast the marshmallows, you can also use a kitchen torch for more control.
If you prefer a softer crust, press the graham crackers lightly instead of firmly.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Keywords: no bake dessert, s’mores pudding, chocolate pudding, easy dessert, graham cracker crust, marshmallow topping