There is something mighty satisfying about turning a few simple store-bought ingredients into a warm, gooey dessert that feels made for a celebration. This easy baked s'mores-style treat leans on frozen eclairs for a creamy, pastry-filled base, then borrows those familiar campfire flavors of chocolate and toasted marshmallow for a pan dessert that comes together with hardly any fuss at all. It is just the kind of clever shortcut recipe busy home cooks pass around when they need something festive for National S'mores Day without building a fire or dirtying every bowl in the kitchen.
Serve this dessert warm with small spoons so everyone can scoop right from the pan, or plate it with a little vanilla ice cream if you want to dress it up. A cup of coffee, cold milk, or hot cocoa all make fine company for it, and if you are setting out a dessert spread, this pairs nicely with fresh strawberries or sliced bananas to balance the sweetness.
3-Ingredient Oven Baked National S'mores Day Dessert
Servings: 8
Ingredients
8 solid unthawed unwrapped frozen eclairs
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
Directions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease an oven-safe roasting pan if needed for easier serving.
2. Arrange the solid frozen eclairs in a single layer in the roasting pan, nestling them close together so they bake up into one scoopable dessert.
3. Scatter the milk chocolate chips evenly over the eclairs, making sure some fall into the spaces between them.
4. Sprinkle the miniature marshmallows all across the top to make a thick, fluffy layer.
5. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the eclairs are heated through, the chocolate is melted, and the marshmallows are puffed and golden brown on top.
6. Let the pan rest for 5 minutes, then scoop and serve warm while the filling is soft and the top is still toasty.
Variations & Tips
Graham Cracker Finish: For more classic s'mores flavor, sprinkle a handful of crushed graham crackers over the top right after baking so they stay a little crisp against the soft marshmallows.
Chocolate Choice: Milk chocolate gives the sweetest old-fashioned flavor, but semisweet chips can be used if you want to tame the sweetness a little. Chocolate chunks will also melt into lovely pockets.
Broiler Watch: If you want deeper color on the marshmallows, you can slide the pan under the broiler for 30 to 60 seconds, but stay right there and watch carefully since marshmallows can go from golden to burnt in a blink.
Make Serving Easier: This dessert is best served warm, not piping hot. That short resting time helps the melted filling settle just enough to scoop without making a mess.