Frozen S'Mores Bars
Frozen S'mores Bars are an easy no-bake dessert made with layers of graham crackers, fluffy marshmallow filling, and rich chocolate pudding. Perfect for summer parties, potlucks, and backyard gatherings, these frozen treats deliver all the classic flavors of a campfire s'more in a cool, make-ahead dessert.
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Ready In: 4 Hours
Serves: 12
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Main Ingredients: graham crackers, chocolate pudding mix, Cool Whip, marshmallow fluff, cream cheese
Why You'll Love It: these Frozen S'Mores Bars combine all the classic flavors of a gooey campfire s'more in an easy, make-ahead frozen dessert that's perfect for summer.
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Frozen S'mores Bars are the ultimate no-bake summer dessert, combining layers of creamy marshmallow filling, chocolate pudding, and graham crackers into a frozen treat that tastes just like a classic campfire s'more. Easy to make ahead and perfect for hot weather, these frozen bars are always a hit at cookouts, potlucks, birthday parties, and family gatherings.
If you love traditional s'mores but don't want to build a campfire, this Frozen S'mores Bars recipe is the perfect solution. I love my other s'mores desserts like S'Mores Ice Cream Cake, No Bake S'Mores Pie, and S'Mores Blondies, and I wanted to make even more s'mores desserts! Made with simple ingredients and requiring minimal prep time, these no-bake dessert bars deliver all the nostalgic flavors of graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallow in a cool and refreshing frozen dessert.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
All the classic s'mores flavors - graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallow come together in every bite.
No oven or campfire required - this easy no-bake dessert is perfect for hot summer days.
Make-ahead friendly - prepare it in advance and keep it in the freezer until you're ready to serve.
Great for feeding a crowd - these bars are easy to slice and serve at parties, potlucks, cookouts, and family gatherings.
Kid-approved and adult-approved - everyone loves the nostalgic flavors of a classic s'more.
Simple ingredients - made with pantry and freezer staples that are easy to find at any grocery store.
Cool and refreshing - a frozen twist on traditional s'mores that's perfect for summer entertaining.
Key Ingredients
Graham crackers - these create the signature s'mores layers and soften slightly as the bars freeze.
Chocolate pudding mix - instant pudding works best for a thick, stable chocolate layer.
Marshmallow creme - provides classic s'mores flavor and creates a light, fluffy filling.
Cream cheese - full fat cream cheese adds richness and helps stabilize the marshmallow layer.
Whipped topping - cool whip keeps the filling light and airy while making the bars easy to slice after freezing.
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Substitutions and Variations
More Chocolate - For extra chocolate flavor, sprinkle mini chocolate chips or Hersheys bars between the layers.
Different Pudding Flavor - while chocolate is traditional for s'mores, cheesecake, vanilla, white chocolate, or chocolate fudge pudding are all delicious options.
How to Make Frozen S'Mores Bars
Step 1.
Line a 9x13" baking dish with parchment paper or plastic wrap. Layer graham crackers along bottom of pan.
Step 2.
In a large bowl, whisk together the milk and pudding mix.
Step 3.
Spread the pudding mix on top of the graham crackers.
Step 4.
In a separate bowl, beat together the cream cheese and marshmallow fluff.
Step 5.
Fold in remaining Cool Whip.
Step 6.
Spread marshmallow mixture on top of pudding mixture.
Step 7.
Place a top layer of graham crackers on top of the marshmallow layer. Cover and freeze for at least 4 hours.
Step 8.
Once frozen, cut into bars. Enjoy!
Expert Tips
Room Temperature Cream Cheese - Allow the cream cheese to soften completely before mixing to ensure a smooth, lump-free filling.
Easy Removal - line your baking dish with parchment paper or plastic wrap, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal and slicing.
Thaw Your Cool Whip - it's important to use thawed Cool Whip, or it won't fold into the layers easily.
Clean Cuts - use a sharp knife dipped in warm water for clean, neat bars.
Freeze Overnight - Freeze the bars for at least 6 hours or overnight for the best texture.
Easier Cuts - Let the bars sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before serving to make them easier to cut and eat.
Storage - Store leftovers tightly covered in the freezer to prevent freezer burn.
Make Ahead - Make these bars a day or two ahead of your event.
Frozen S'Mores Bars Recipe FAQs
If the bars are frozen solid, let them sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before slicing. A warm knife also helps create cleaner cuts.
Yes! These bars are ideal for making 1-3 days in advance and storing in the freezer until ready to serve.
Yes, although stabilized whipped cream will provide the best texture and help the bars hold their shape longer.
Stored in an airtight container, they will keep well for up to 2 months. I like to cut them into bars once they are frozen and then wrap them as individual bars, when I am not planning to eat them right away.
No. The graham crackers get soft once they have the pudding and cream cheese mixtures sandwiched between them, and these bars are very easy to cut after they are frozen.
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Frozen S'Mores Bars
Ingredients
- 15 graham crackers divided
- 2 ½ cups milk
- 5.9 ounce instant chocolate pudding mix
- 8 ounces Cool Whip divided use
- 8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
- 7 ounces marshmallow fluff
- ½ teaspoon coconut extract optional, but delicious
Instructions
- Line a 9x13" baking dish with plastic wrap or parchment paper. This will make it easier to remove them from the pan and cut into bars.
- Place a layer of graham crackers along the bottom of the dish. I like to break each graham cracker in half for the majority of the pan and then use ¼ sheets for the edges as needed.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the milk and pudding mix until well combined.
- Then mix in ½ cup of Cool Whip.
- Spread pudding mixture on top of graham cracker layer .
- In a separate bowl, beat together the cream cheese, marshmallow fluff, and coconut extract (if using) until creamy.
- Fold in remaining Cool Whip.
- Spread marshmallow layer on top of chocolate pudding layer.
- Top with the remaining graham crackers.
- Cover and freeze for at least 4 hours.
- Once frozen, slice into bars. If they are too frozen to cut, let them sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before cutting.
- Enjoy!
