S'mores Ice Cream

Jul 25, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Dessert Ice cream frozen desserts Vanilla: Beans Medium

Two generous scoops of s'mores ice cream in a shallow ceramic bowl, softly melting at the edges

Creamy homemade vanilla ice cream swirled with graham cracker pieces, mini marshmallows, and rich chocolate chunks, capturing the classic s'mores flavor in every scoop.

Prep 30 min

Cook 15 min

Cooling 5 hr

Total 5 hr 45 min

Servings 8

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Ingredients

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servings

2.0 cups (480.0 ml)heavy cream
1.0 cup (240.0 ml)whole milk
¾ cup (150.0 g)granulated sugar
⅛ tsp (0.75 g)fine sea salt
1.0vanilla bean, split and scraped
1.0 cup (120.0 g)graham crackers, broken into small pieces
¾ cup (90.0 g)mini marshmallows
¾ cup (130.0 g)bittersweet chocolate chunks

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Instructions

In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, and fine sea salt.
Split the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape the seeds into the saucepan; add the pod as well.
Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is hot but not boiling, about 10 minutes.
Remove from heat, cover, and let steep for 20 minutes to infuse vanilla flavor.
Remove the vanilla bean pod, then chill the mixture thoroughly in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Once chilled, pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions, about 30–40 minutes, until it reaches soft-serve consistency.
Fold in the broken graham cracker pieces, mini marshmallows, and chocolate chunks gently to avoid melting the ingredients.
Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 1 hour to firm up before serving.

Tips

Chill your ice cream base thoroughly before churning to ensure a smooth texture.
Toast the graham cracker pieces lightly in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes for extra flavor and crunch.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make s'mores ice cream?

Plan on 30 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking, plus 5 hours to chill and freeze. The recipe makes about 1 quart (8 servings).

How should I store s'mores ice cream?

Store the ice cream in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 week. Let soften slightly at room temperature for 5 minutes before scooping.

Can I make s'mores ice cream ahead?

Prepare the ice cream base up to 24 hours in advance and keep chilled before churning.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped. Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

Creamy homemade vanilla ice cream swirled with graham cracker pieces, mini marshmallows, and rich chocolate chunks, capturing the classic s'mores flavor in every scoop.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.

400 Calories / serving

23.9g Fat

44.3g Carbs

3.6g Protein

34.7g Sugar

Whole recipe (8 servings): ~3200 cal · 191g fat · 354g carbs · 29g protein · 278g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 400 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 76 min·4.4 mi·~8900 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 54 min·2.7 mi·~5400 steps
Moderate cycling 41 min·8.2 mi
Swimming laps 56 min
Jogging 39 min·3.3 mi·~6250 steps
Stair climbing 37 min·~3350 steps
Dancing 65 min
Bodyweight circuit training 41 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 93 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.