Homemade S’mores Ice Cream Recipe
This homemade s’mores ice cream is rich, creamy, and loaded with graham crackers, chocolate chunks, and mini marshmallows for all the nostalgic flavors of a classic campfire treat. Best of all, this is a no-churn recipe, so there’s no ice cream maker required.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Freeze Time4 hours hrs
Total Time4 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 506kcal
- 4 cups heavy whipping cream very cold (Note 1)
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk one 14-ounce can
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup graham crackers roughly chopped
- 1 cup chocolate chunks or chopped chocolate bar
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- Optional Toppings
- Extra chopped graham crackers
- Additional chocolate chunks
- Extra mini marshmallows
Add the cold 4 cups heavy whipping cream to a large mixing bowl. Beat on high speed until stiff peaks form, about 3-5 minutes (Note 2).
Pour in the 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk and 1 tablespoon vanilla extract. Mix on low speed just until combined, about 15-20 seconds. Do not overmix (Note 3).
Use a silicone spatula to gently fold in the 1 cup graham crackers, 1 cup chocolate chunks, and 1 cup mini marshmallows until evenly distributed. (Note 4)
Transfer the mixture to two 8 x 4-inch loaf pans, two 9 x 5-inch loaf pans, or another freezer-safe container with at least a 10-cup capacity. Smooth the top with a spatula.Sprinkle additional chopped graham crackers, chocolate chunks, and mini marshmallows over the top, if desired. Press a layer of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the ice cream, then cover tightly with foil or a lid (Note 5).Freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight before serving for the best texture (Note 6).Let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before scooping.
- Heavy whipping cream works best because of its higher fat content, which creates a rich, creamy texture.
- Stiff peaks mean the whipped cream stands straight up when the whisk is lifted. Stop mixing once you reach this stage. Overbeating can make the cream grainy or buttery.
- Overmixing can deflate the whipped cream and lead to a denser, icier texture.
- Mini marshmallows become slightly chewy once frozen, which is normal.
- Pressing plastic wrap directly against the surface helps prevent ice crystals from forming.
- While the ice cream may look frozen after 4 hours, overnight freezing gives it the creamiest texture and makes it easier to scoop.
Storage
Store the ice cream tightly covered in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
For the best texture, allow it to sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving.
Calories: 506kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 118mg | Potassium: 293mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 1262IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 161mg | Iron: 1mg