4th July Smores Dip (Printable)

Warm, gooey chocolate and toasted marshmallows served with fresh berries and crackers.

# Ingredient 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 strawberries, sliced
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 just 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 on top.
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 Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like summer memories but comes together faster than setting up lawn chairs, so you're actually present with your guests instead of stuck in the kitchen.
  • The cast iron does the heavy lifting—melting, toasting, and keeping everything warm—while you handle the conversation.
02 -
  • Don't skip the cooling time, but also don't wait too long—once this dip cools completely, it becomes nearly impossible to dip anything into it without a fight.
  • The marshmallows need to cover the chocolate almost entirely, or the exposed chocolate will brown too much and taste slightly bitter by the time the marshmallows finish toasting.
03 -
  • If you're making this ahead and reheating, transfer the entire skillet back into a 350°F oven for just 2 to 3 minutes rather than the microwave, which will create hot spots and ruin the texture.
  • Colored marshmallows are fun for the Fourth of July, but they sometimes have artificial flavors that compete with chocolate—stick with classic white if you want the chocolate to shine.
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