This S’mores Tart’s decadent graham cracker-inspired crust holds a thick layer of chocolate ganache topped by homemade marshmallow fluff.
My friend Peg always brings her train case camping. This small boxy suitcase contains essentials like toothpaste and deodorant, but more importantly, it contains the necessaries for fireside facials.
When the time finally comes to tuck our overtired kids into their sleeping bags, Peg always sets large pot of water to warm over the campfire. After bedtime stories, goodnight kisses, and urgent, last-minute bathroom runs, regrouping around the fire feels downright luxurious with warm washcloths to wipe away the day’s gritty layer of sweat, dust, and s’mores.
Peg, thank God, doesn’t stop at fuzzy washcloths. She comes equipped with gentle cleansers, detoxifying masks, and emollient-rich creams. I’m pretty sure I take better care of my skin on our camping trips than I do at any other time of the year.
One night, before the masks’ tightening effects stifled conversation, someone proposed starting a spa truck business to help the less fortunate campers of the world. As the evening progressed, inspired by toned skin, cold drinks, and a warm fire, we outlined a kick-ass business plan for the Spuck. This simple, short combination of the words “spa” and “truck” says it all. It also lends itself to the perfect tagline: “What the Spuck.”
Unfortunately, this brilliant plan has not yet come to fruition. Maybe someday, in a different time or place, my friends and I will finally become professional Spuckers. Until then, I’m offering up this very Spuck-worthy dessert: the s’mores tart.
This tart captures the essence of campfire s’mores with a more dignified delivery system — no gooey marshmallow or melted chocolate will ooze up your nose as you bite down on your dessert.
Served on a dish, its decadent graham cracker-inspired crust holds a thick layer of chocolate ganache topped by homemade marshmallow fluff.
Whether you tuck in daintily with a fork or just dive in with your fingers, unless you’re my six-year-old daughter, you probably won’t look like a mess once you’ve finished a slice.
Homemade marshmallow fluff is, to be sure, the stuff of poetry. I’ve never really understood this gooey white confection before, despite the fact that my husband speaks reverently about eating it with pineapple as a child. I can see it now, though: this sweet, ethereal version will taste ambrosial with the pineapple dessert that I totally owe my husband. If you have any ideas for combining these two, send them my way.
Not only does homemade marshmallow fluff taste amazing, toasting it feels damn satisfying. If you don’t yet own a kitchen torch (or a soldering torch, which we’re tough enough to use here at our house), never fear, this fluffy stuff will toast under the broiler just fine.
This dessert’s impressive and delicious, and it may well inspire you to plan your next glamping trip. Honestly, though, it’s best enjoyed at home.
Sure, you could top the tart fire-side with marshmallows toasted on sticks (like we did with these little tarts), but then you’d miss the unbelievable deliciousness of fresh marshmallow fluff. And seriously, you don’t want to do that.
S’mores Tart
Marshmallow fluff recipe from Love and Olive Oil.
S'mores Tart
Ingredients
Tart Crust
- 9 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup toasted pecans chopped
- 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
Ganache
- 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
Marshmallow Fluff
- 2 1/4 teaspoons unflavored gelatin (1 packet)
- 1/2 cup cool water divided
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup corn syrup divided
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- To make the crust, mix butter, brown sugar, honey, cinnamon, salt, and pecans in a medium bowl. Add flours and stir until just blended. Press the dough evenly over the bottom and up the sides of a 12-inch tart pan with a removable bottom. Generously prick the bottom and sides with the tines of a fork. Bake in the lower third of an oven preheated to 350° F until the crust is pale golden, about 20 to 25 minutes. Cool.
- For the ganache, place chopped chocolate in a large measuring glass with a pour spout; set aside. Bring cream to a boil over medium heat. Pour hot cream over the chocolate; without stirring, let the cream-chocolate mixture sit for 2 minutes. After 2 minutes, stir with a rubber spatula until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
- Acting quickly, pour ganache into the prepared crust. Carefully pick up the tart pan, tilting and rotating to spread the ganache to the edges as needed. Refrigerate uncovered while you prepare the marshmallow fluff (okay to refrigerate until completely set if preparing ahead of time).
- To prepare marshmallow fluff, add 1/4 cup cold water in a small dish. Sprinkle gelatin over and let sit for 5 minutes to soften. Swirl or stir liquid and then heat in the microwave on high for 5 to 10 seconds until completely dissolved. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan, bring sugar, remaining 1/4 cup water, and 1/4 cup corn syrup to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Continue cooking until mixture reaches 240° F on a candy or instant-read thermometer.
- Combine remaining 1/4 cup corn syrup and the gelatin mixture in the bowl of a standing electric mixer. Mix on low speed to combine with the whisk attachment, and then slowly drizzle in hot sugar syrup, aiming for the side of the bowl rather than the whisk. When all the syrup has been added, increase speed to medium-high and mix for 5 minutes. Add vanilla extract and then increase to the highest speed and continue mixing until marshmallow is opaque, glossy, and tripled in volume, about 5 more minutes.
- Immediately transfer marshmallow to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe heaping dollops of marshmallow around the tart's outer edge and work your way toward the center, filling in any gaps at the end. Alternatively, spread the marshmallow fluff over the chocolate ganache with a spatula, using the back of a large spoon to create peaks and texture (if going this route, allow ganache to chill completely).
- Allow the marshmallow to set for at least 30 minutes before gently toasting with a kitchen torch. If you don't have a kitchen torch, place the tart under the broiler until golden brown, watching carefully so it doesn't over-brown.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving for easier slicing. This tart keeps well in the refrigerator for up to two days.
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Oh, this is gorgeous, and I love that the marshmallow fluff is homemade, that just makes it so much better! The Spuck? Pretty brilliant – your camping trips sound awesome 🙂
Thanks, Anna! I’m so into this marshmallow fluff! It is SO delicious.
I want to adopt Peg. ad I love your business idea – haha!
this creative, problem-solving tart sounds fabulous!!!
Thanks, Jane. Peg’s a camping rock star and an amazing friend! I feel pretty lucky to know her!
I love your camping story, and while I don’t camp, if I did, I’d hit that Spuck! That’s such a unique idea! This tart looks so amazing, and I love that there’s no campfire required. 🙂
Glad to share the flavors of the campfire in your home kitchen!
Love the fluff! Looks so yummy!
I love this idea! I think it would go perfectly with glamping, and you could probably eat it with a fork WHILE enjoying a facial! And I’m with ya on the homemade marshmallow fluff. I’ve made it before and it blows the store-bought stuff out of the water!
True, true! Perhaps it could be the signature dessert of the Spuck. We’re all about full service.
Oh, my–that looks delicious!
And I have a recipe for you that involves a thin cake with a merangue layer on top, baked, cut in half, with a spread of crushed pineapple in the middle. Coincidentally, it was my husband’s favorite as a kid:)
Can’t wait to get my hands on that recipe, Rebecca! We’ll have to see how it works with marshmallow instead of meringue!
My grandma used to carry a train case when she came to visit, but it didn’t contain items for a facial. Your friend, Peg, sounds like she knows how to make a camping trip even more fun than it already is! Loving your S’mores tart and the meringue on top is just lovely. I need a kitchen torch:)
My mom used to carry a train case, but she never gave me a facial either! I think it must jut be Peg’s awesomeness.
I love having a torch in the kitchen, but the broiler works pretty well, too!
That looks so decadent! I must try it!
Thanks, Michelle! Let me know how it turns out! Love your blog name!
This is definitely the best looking tart I have seen in a while. Wishing I had a slice right now to devour!
It’s super delicious and decadent, Thalia! Thanks so much!
I made something similar but in pie form — now I want a redo! The tart looks so pretty!
Oooohhhh! I’ll have to check out your pie. This tart version is super delicious and decadent. I totally recommend making it! Thanks, Annie, for stopping by!
This looks lucious and reminds me of a S’mores Cheesecake that I featured on my blog some time ago!
S’mores Cheesecake sounds delicious! I’ll have to go check that out! Thanks for stopping by, Kathy!
AMAZING dessert!!!
Thanks, Jessica. This is one of my favorite desserts!