Smores Tart
This Smores Tart is as a delicious dessert to enjoy with friends and family. The combination of graham cracker crust, chocolate ganache filling, and toasted meringue topping will have everyone wanting more.
Nothing says summer more than gathering around a campfire and roasting marshmallows for smores. But why limit yourself to traditional s’mores when you can experiment with so many different recipes like this S’mores Cookies, Baked S’mores, or this Air Fryer S’mores Cheesecake?
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Simple ingredients: This recipe only requires basic ingredients, making it easy to whip up anytime you’re craving s’mores.
- No campfire required: You can make this delicious treat in the comfort of your own kitchen, no need to wait for a camping trip!
- Perfect for any occasion: Whether it’s a cozy night at home or a backyard BBQ, everyone loves s’mores and they’re sure to be a hit.
Ingredients
We’ve made this list to help you save time on your next trip to the grocery store. You can find the full amounts needed in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
When making chocolate ganache, we recommend that you use a high-quality chocolate. A chocolate bar usually works best instead of chocolate chips.
Variations
- Crust: We love the graham cracker crust, but if you are a fan of extra chocolate try using chocolate graham crackers.
- Topping: Not a fan of merigunue? You can use marshmallow cream instead.
Instructions
This is a quick overview of the steps needed to make this recipe. You can find the full instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- In a food processor, pulse the graham crackers until you get fine crumbs. Add in the melted butter and brown sugar and pulse to combine.
- Press the crumbs into a tart pan with a removable bottom until you get an even layer. Place the pan in the oven and bake for 10 minutes. Remove and allow to cool completely.
- To make the ganache, place the heavy cream in a microwaveable container and heat until the cream is simmering, but not boiling. Pour the cream over the chocolate and sugar and let sit for 2 minutes before whisking until smooth. Add in the vanilla and whisk to combine.
- Pour the chocolate into the cooled graham cracker shell and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour to chill.
- Make the meringue until still peaks form.
- Place the meringue into a piping bag with tip of choice (9 FT shown) and create whatever design desired on top of the chocolate. To gently brown the top of the meringue, either use a kitchen torch and go over the top of the tart or place in an oven under the broiler for a minute–watch very closely to prevent burning!
Expert Tips
- Make sure the graham cracker crust is completely cool before pouring in the chocolate filling to avoid any unintended melting or softening.
- For a richer chocolate flavor, consider using a high-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa.
- When whipping the meringue, ensure your bowl and beaters are completely clean.
- If you don’t have a piping bag, you can use a zip-top plastic bag with a corner snipped off as a quick DIY solution.
- Always keep a close eye when browning the meringue under the broiler—it can go from golden perfection to burnt in seconds!
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
To store a chocolate tart, make sure it is completely cooled first. Then, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or place it in an airtight container. You can keep it in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. For longer storage, you can also freeze the chocolate tart—just wrap it well in plastic wrap and foil before placing it in the freezer. When you’re ready to enjoy, thaw it in the refrigerator overnight.
Absolutely! This tart is a great make-ahead dessert. You can prepare it the day before and store it in the refrigerator. Just add any fresh toppings, like whipped cream or fruit, right before serving for the best results.
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📖Recipe
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Smores Tart
Equipment
- Food processor
- tart pan
- Microwave Safe Bowl
- Whisk
- double boiler
- Electric mixer
- piping bag with tip – we used 9FT
- Kitchen torch – optional
Ingredients
Crust
- 9 graham cracker sheets
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 6 Tablespoons melted butter
Filling
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 6 ounces dark chocolate or semi-sweet
- 2 Tablespoons sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
Meringue
- 4 egg whites
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- In a food processor, pulse the graham crackers until you get fine crumbs.
- Add in the melted butter and brown sugar and pulse to combine.
- Press the crumbs into a tart pan with a removable bottom until you get an even layer.
- Place the pan in the oven and bake for 10 minutes.
- Remove and allow to cool completely.
- To make the ganache, place the heavy cream in a microwaveable container and heat until the cream is simmering, but not boiling.
- Pour the cream over the chocolate and sugar and let sit for 2 minutes before whisking until smooth.
- Add in the vanilla and whisk to combine. Pour the chocolate into the cooled graham cracker shell and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour to chill.
- To make the meringue, place the egg whites, sugar and salt into a heat proof bowl and place over a pan of shallow water to create a double boiler.
- Whisk the mixture slowly while heating.
- When the sugar fully dissolves, remove from heat and beat with an electric mixer until the mixture forms stiff peaks.
- Place the meringue into a piping bag with tip of choice (9 FT shown) and create whatever design desired on top of the chocolate.
- To gently brown the top of the meringue, either use a kitchen torch and go over the top of the tart or place in an oven under the broiler for a minute–watch very closely to prevent burning!
Notes
Disclaimer
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
This is absolutely fantastic! I mean, S’Mores and chocolate pie are the two greatest treats in the world. This is like a super dessert!
I could celebrate my every Birthday with it. It’s too good. My favorite!