With the end of the semester comes the long awaited summer events and foods we’ve anticipated all school year long. The warm weather and long nights bring some of the best foods all year.
One of the best parts of summer is the never ending fresh fruits and vegetables that are finally in season instead of from the frozen food aisle. As much as we all love the fresh food in the summer, we can’t deny that the best part of summer are the desserts.
Popsicles, ice cream, parfaits, and our favorite, s’mores. We scoured the web for the best s’mores recipes out there to get you started on the right foot and to optimize your s’more exposure at this kick off of summer.
1. Paninis
Photo by Tarika Narain
We all know that you can get some kicka** sandwiches at Rebecca’s if you’re in Boston, but now you can change up your routine savory paninis and indulge in this crunchy sandwich.
2. Dip
Photo by Rachel Labarre
This dip removes the mess factor a (little) bit from your classic s’mores. Bonus — this one is super easy to make in your dorm if you don’t have a kitchen.
3. Cookies
Photo by Rebecca Block
Don’t limit yourself to chocolate chip cookies with this one. You could use peanut butter cookies, mocha chocolate chip cookies, or classic sugar cookies. Really, any cookie works in this case.
4. Krispie Treats
Photo by Amanda Raquel Rodriguez
You’ll never go back to eating regular Rice Krispie treats after trying this recipe.
5. Cake Mug
Photo by Lila Thulin
Perfect for when you want a taste of dessert without having to commit to a full cake.
6. French Toast
Courtesy of Robert Arrasate
Dessert for breakfast? Count me in.
7. Truffles
Photo by Courtney Lewis
These bite-size truffles makes it too easy to justify more than one.
8. Parfait
Photo by Elizabeth Farrell
Because sometimes one (or two or three) s’mores isn’t enough and you just need to eat the marshmallow goodness from the spoon, parfait style.
9. Shots
Photo by Max Bartick
One of the few shots you will actually enjoy doing. And how many other times can you eat the glass?
10. Latte
Photo by Sarah Wu
No need for coffee with no more 8 ams, so why not indulge first thing in the morning with a s’mores latte?
11. Sub
Photo by Sharon Cho
Potentially better than your favorite chicken finger sub.
12. Burrito
Photo by Hailey Maher
When your favorite Mexican food meets your favorite dessert, life is good.
13. Milkshake
Photo by Jayna Goldstein
Why not wash down your s’mores with s’more s’mores? This milkshake is calling your name.
14. Bark
Photo by Sarina Raman
This s’mores twist on your classic bark recipe is enhanced with graham crackers melted into the chocolate before it is cooled.
15. Spiked S’more Cupcakes
Photo by Caroline Benson
As if cupcakes weren’t good enough already, the added booze and s’mores surprise make these a great dessert for any occasion.
16. Pizza
Photo courtesy of Julia Krystine
Alternative option: use graham crackers instead of pizza crust to get the full s’more effect for your dessert pizza.
17. Ice Cream
Photo courtesy of @Spoon_HU on Instagram
You might be lucky enough to find this at your local ice cream shop, or make it yourself by starting with chocolate ice cream and simply adding mini marshmallows, crushed up graham crackers, and chocolate chips.