4th of July Smores Dip (Printable version)

Gooey chocolate and toasted marshmallows come together in a cast iron skillet, perfect for sharing at summer gatherings.

# Ingredients list:

→ 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 fresh strawberries, sliced
07 - 1 cup fresh blueberries

# Steps:

01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F.
02 - Place the 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 just melted.
04 - Remove the skillet carefully and stir the melted chocolate and butter until smooth.
05 - Arrange the 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 look.
08 - Let cool for 3 to 5 minutes, then serve warm with graham crackers, strawberries, and blueberries for dipping.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's genuinely foolproof and ready in twenty minutes, making it perfect for when you want dessert that doesn't demand your full attention.
  • The contrast between crispy toasted marshmallow tops and that molten chocolate underneath is textural magic that never gets old.
  • One skillet does all the work, which means less cleanup and more time enjoying the moment with people around you.
02 -
  • Marshmallows toast fast and can go from golden to charred in the span of a minute, so don't get distracted once they're in the oven.
  • The skillet stays hot long after it comes out, so that chocolate will remain melted and perfect for dipping for longer than you'd expect.
  • This dip hardens as it cools, which is actually useful information if you want to make it slightly ahead of time and gently reheat it.
03 -
  • Use a cast iron skillet that's well-seasoned so everything slides and scoops smoothly without sticking to the sides.
  • If you want marshmallows with extra color and char, use a kitchen torch for thirty seconds after they come out of the oven, but only if you're comfortable with it.
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