Tessa’s Recipe Rundown
Taste: My boyfriend dubbed this ice cream “the best I’ve ever tasted”. Just take a look at the ingredient list and let your taste buds imagine the dreaminess of this ice cream.
Texture: The ice cream is rich yet light and oh-so-creamy. The bits of graham cracker are crunchy while the streaks of marshmallow are slightly chewy and the ribbons of milk chocolate feel like ganache.
Ease: A little messy but altogether easy. Also requires a few hours of chilling times.
Appearance: I wish the streaks of marshmallow and chocolate were more visible in my scoops but either way they still look cool and creamy.
Pros: Possibly the best ice cream I’ve ever made.
Cons: None.
Would I make this again? Yes!!
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Treat yourself to some refreshing, oh-so-creamy, and and rich S’mores Ice Cream! You’re gonna be begging for s’more.

Welcome to day 2 of S’mores Week. Yesterday I featured s’mores pancakes, today I come to you with a frozen confection. I try to refrain from using superlatives often on my site as I don’t want to give anyone unrealistic expectations of a recipe. But in today’s case, I have to say that this is definitely the best ice cream I’ve ever made, and possibly ever tasted.
The flavors and textures within every scoop of this ice cream are simply delectable. Not to mention a little nostalgic. The recipe actually comes from the user manual of one of my newly favorite appliances – my Cuisinart ice cream maker. No, this post isn’t sponsored by Cuisinart. I just really love that little machine, especially living here in Arizona.

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S’mores Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder, sifted
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
- pinch salt
- 2/3 cup whole milk
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup marshmallow fluff
- 2 full graham cracker sheets, crushed
- 2 ounces milk chocolate (1/3 cup chips), melted and reserved at room temperature
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk cocoa, sugars, and salt together. Add milk and, using a hand mixer on low speed, beat to combine so that the cocoa and sugars are dissolved. Stir in heavy cream and vanilla, cover, and refrigerate 1-2 hours or overnight.
- Turn on ice cream maker, pour mixture and mix 15-20 minutes, until thick. Five minutes before completed, gradually add marshmallow cream, spoonfuls at a time. Once mixed, add crushed graham crackers and melted chocolate, one at a time, and let mix completely. Transfer to freezer for 2 hours until firm. Remove from freezer 15 minutes before serving.
This recipe was soooo good!! Made it for a 4th of July party and it was such a hit that I made another batch for my family. Super creamy and chocolatey The second time I only used 1/2 c granulated sugar just because I don’t have a very high sweet tolerance. Loved it!!
Amazing!! I’m so happy to hear everyone enjoyed it! Thanks for trying my recipe out 🙂
[…] Recipe adapted from Handle the Heat. […]
i made s'mores ice cream last night! a different variation of yours though so now i'll have to try this! 🙂
Oh my, I can't wait to give this a try! I've pinned this to my pinterest board! I found you via tastespotting!
I can totally see why it is the best ice cream he ever tasted!
MmmmMmm…I saw this recipe in my use manual too. Definitely going to have to try it now. 🙂
Can't wait to try this one! Great summer dessert!
The best ice cream youve ever made….now if THAT isnt an incentive to finally buy an ice cream machine and make this gorgeousness then what is 🙂
I love that this doesn't require any egg yolks!!! Sometimes I want a rich creamy ice cream, but am way too lazy to make the custard.
I was just looking for a recipe for smore ice cream and yours pops up on Tastespotting. Pefect timing! 🙂
Perfect way to cool down!