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Easy No-Bake Smores Icebox Cake: Best 5-Minute Dessert

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This easy no-bake s’mores icebox cake layers chocolate graham crackers, homemade whipped cream, chocolate shards, and mini marshmallows for a cool, creamy, campfire-inspired dessert that comes together in just 5 minutes of active prep.

Ingredients

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  • 18 full sheets graham crackers (about 6 oz / 170 g)
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream (480 ml)
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar (24 g)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate bar (115 g), chopped into shards
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows (about 50 g)
  • Optional: flaky sea salt for topping

Instructions

  1. Make the whipped cream: In a cold mixing bowl, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Prepare the chocolate: Chop the chocolate bar into small shards and pieces. Set aside about 2 tablespoons for garnish.
  3. Start layering: Spread a thin layer of whipped cream on the bottom of an 8×8-inch baking dish. Place a single layer of graham crackers on top, breaking to fit as needed (about 6 full sheets per layer).
  4. Build the layers: Spread about 1/3 of the remaining whipped cream over the graham crackers. Sprinkle with 1/3 of the chopped chocolate and 1/3 of the mini marshmallows. Repeat with two more layers of graham crackers, cream, chocolate, and marshmallows.
  5. Top it off: Spread the remaining whipped cream over the top. Sprinkle with reserved chocolate shards and a few extra mini marshmallows. Optionally, toast the top marshmallows with a kitchen torch for 10-15 seconds.
  6. Chill: Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. The cake is ready when the top feels firm and slices hold together.

Notes

For best texture, chill overnight. The graham crackers soften into a tender, cake-like layer. If you don’t have a kitchen torch, you can broil the top marshmallows for 30-60 seconds, watching carefully. The cake can be frozen for up to 1 month; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.

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Keywords: no-bake dessert, s'mores, icebox cake, summer dessert, easy dessert, 5-minute dessert, graham cracker cake, whipped cream cake

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