Recipes & Cooking Desserts & Baking Easy Desserts 14 Marshmallow Desserts that Go Way Beyond Crispy Treats Including our favorite s'mores-inspired recipes! By Sheryl Geerts Sheryl Geerts Sheryl Geerts is an editor and author who has nearly three decades of writing and editing experience. She enjoys writing about garden, food, and home topics. Her bylines have appeared in Better Homes and Gardens, Allrecipes, Martha Stewart Living, and several other publications. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Published on January 3, 2024 Close Photo: Andy Lyons Marshmallows are no longer just for s’mores around the campfire. These days, marshmallows help create desserts that are sweet and decadent. Our best marshmallow desserts include classic marshmallow treats, sweet potato pie, and everything in between including cakes, bars, doughnuts, and dessert pizzas. 01 of 14 S'mores Icebox Cake Brie Passano If you can't get to a campfire, this s'mores icebox cake is the next best thing. Layer graham crackers with a homemade mascarpone-marshmallow filling and freeze until set. Just before serving, top with mini marshmallows and broil until toasted. View Recipe 02 of 14 Dulce de Leche Fluff Brownies Blaine Moats This homemade brownie recipe is topped with swirls of marshmallow creme and dulce de leche. A sprinkle of toasted pecans adds the perfect bit of crunch. View Recipe 03 of 14 Neapolitan Marshmallow Treats Jason Donnelly When you’re hungry for a classic marshmallow dessert, turn to this crispy treat recipe. Like classic Neapolitan ice cream, it features layers of vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry. See how easy it is to transform tiny marshmallows, crisp rice cereal, and marshmallow crème into this no-bake dessert. View Recipe 04 of 14 Soft S'more Cookies Andy Lyons There’s no need to start a campfire to make s’mores when you have these marshmallow cookies. Just take a bite and indulge in the gooey chocolate, melted marshmallow, and graham cracker crumbs. They're perfect for when you need a quick s’more pick-me-up. View Recipe 05 of 14 No-Bake Marshmallow-Pretzel Bars Carson Downing No-bake marshmallow desserts are easy to make and don’t require oven time. Just melt peanut butter, butter, marshmallows and marshmallow creme. Then stir in pretzels, toasted oat cereal, peanuts, and candy for a no-fuss treat that’s ready in just 15 minutes. View Recipe 06 of 14 Grown-Up S'mores Torte Jason Donnelly Decorated with toasted marshmallows, marshmallow cream, and chocolate pieces, this easy marshmallow dessert is sure to impress. Just start by making the graham cracker crust that will anchor two layers of ice cream nestled between fudge topping. View Recipe 07 of 14 Sweet Potato Marshmallow Pie Blaine Moats Here’s your chance to learn how to make sweet potato pie. Just follow the directions to give your piecrust edges a professional look. Toasted marshmallows drizzled with caramel make this pie over-the-top good. View Recipe 08 of 14 Strawberry S'mores Cobbler Andy Lyons Take s’mores to the next level with this fruity cobbler. Toasted marshmallows are smothered on top of a citrus-strawberry filling that's layered with graham crackers and chocolate. Choose to bake this marshmallow dessert in the oven or make it a campfire cobbler on the grill. View Recipe 09 of 14 Hot Chocolate Cookie Cups Matthew Clark There’s hot chocolate and then there are these cookies that look like cups of hot chocolate. These mini desserts will be a standout on any dessert table or cookie plate. Mini marshmallows perfectly top this creative dessert. View Recipe 10 of 14 Inside-Out S'mores Brownies Blaine Moats Here’s how to make brownies that taste like s’mores. All of the ingredients you expect in a s’more are included but they’re presented in a brownie form. Marshmallows melted between brownie batter layers add sweetness to balance the rich chocolate. View Recipe 11 of 14 Orange Chiffon Cake with Marshmallow Flowers Andy Lyons Bake up this flavorful chiffon cake and decorate it with marshmallows. With just a few scissor snips and a dusting of tinted sugar, you’ll have a festive cake topper. You can even prep the marshmallow flowers ahead of time. View Recipe 12 of 14 S'mores Brownie Pizza Brownies and s’mores collide in this dessert pizza. In every bite, you’ll taste the sweetness of toasted marshmallow and the chocolatey goodness of the brownie layer that’s topped with Nutella. Bear-shaped graham crackers and mini peanut butter cups adds a layer of whimsy to this decadent dessert. View Recipe 13 of 14 Caramel-Cashew Bars Jason Donnelly A few shortcut ingredients make this marshmallow dessert quick and easy to prepare. Packaged caramels and cashews form the topper while premade shortbread cookies make the base. A layer of mini marshmallows adds the perfect chewy texture. View Recipe 14 of 14 Campfire S'mores Bread Pudding It's easy to make this sweet bread pudding. Just use hot dog buns as the base, then pour marshmallows, chocolate, and a milk mixture over the rest. Kids of all ages will love this campground-inspired treat. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit