S’mores Charcuterie Board with DIY Tabletop Grill
Sneak Preview: This S’Mores Charcuterie Board boasts a DIY tabletop grill or marshmallow roaster. A recipe for homemade graham crackers is included if you’re up to it. Go as simple or complicated as you want–you’ll find many ideas to choose from here.
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Invite your friends, kids, or grandkids to celebrate a special occasion with this s’mores charcuterie board. This post will give you ideas for many different fillings. Add toasty marshmallows and homemade graham crackers to make the whole event memorable.
Let your kids or guests help you make graham crackers from scratch in your kitchen if you’re brave. (I’ll share my “Ziplock-bag-trick” to make it easier.)
Follow the directions to make a simple DIY marshmallow toaster. Make more than one to make the process go faster and more fun.
Happy Cooks Speak Up
“This dessert was soooooooooo much fun. I don’t know when I have had such a good time. The assortment of homemade goodies topped it all off. Thanks for giving us all such a fun idea.”–SANDY
Making S’mores is a fun dessert and activity for a relaxed, sit-down meal or a party where people linger around the food.
How to Make a Tabletop Grill
You could buy a miniature tabletop grill for $30 or more—if you can find one. But why not make your own? It’s simple, cost-effective, and allows you to create multiple grills if you’re hosting more than four people.
How to Make a Tabletop Grill
Option 1: Soup Mug & Apple Corer
- Use a soup mug and an old metal apple corer to create a compact, simple setup.
Option 2: Clay Pot Grill
- Materials Needed:
- 4-inch clay pot
- Hardware cloth (available by the inch or foot at hardware stores)
- Can of Sterno
- Instructions:
- Invert the clay pot and trace the opening onto a sturdy piece of hardware cloth.
- Cut the hardware cloth with wire snippers to fit snugly inside the pot. Trim if needed for easy removal to replace the Sterno.
- Place a can of Sterno at the bottom of the pot as your heat source.
- Tips:
- Sterno is a gel fuel made from denatured alcohol and water, commonly used for table-side marshmallow roasters.
- Choose a Sterno can that sits securely at the bottom of the pot with 1-2 inches of clearance from the top.
Now you have a portable and creative way to roast marshmallows for s’mores!
Ingredients for the Ultimate S’mores Bar
Graham Crackers
- Homemade: Honey graham crackers (recipe below) or chocolate graham crackers (see recipe notes) are crowd favorites.
- Store-Bought: A mix of homemade and store-bought crackers adds variety.
- Tip: Homemade crackers allow spice customization and can be rolled thinner for a wafer-like texture.
Chocolate
- Choose Your Favorite: Milk chocolate is traditional but dark, white, or caramel-filled bars add variety.
- Prep: Melt chocolate gently in the microwave, spread thinly on wax paper, chill, and cut into cracker-sized squares.
Marshmallows
- Homemade: Try flavored marshmallows like maple, coffee, or orange for a unique touch.
- Store-Bought: Regular marshmallows work perfectly and are more convenient.
Roasting Sticks
- Use wooden or metal kabob sticks for marshmallow roasting.
Spreads
- Classic Options: Sweetened cream cheese, peanut butter, almond butter, sunflower seed butter, or hazelnut spread (Nutella).
- Fun Additions: Cookies and cream frosting with crushed Oreos or buttercream with sprinkles or chocolate chips for kids.
Small Candy Bars
- Include peanut butter cups, caramel-filled chocolates, or flavored Hershey bars for an exciting mix.
Make your s’mores bar a hit with these creative ideas!
📌S’mores Tips
What Kind of Crackers Do You Need for S’mores?
- Traditional Option: Honey graham crackers. See recipe below.
- Variety for a Charcuterie Board: Include homemade graham crackers, cinnamon grahams, or chocolate grahams for a special touch.
- Non-Traditional Choices: Vanilla wafers, Ritz crackers, shortbread cookies, or chocolate chip cookies make excellent “dippers.”
What Kind of Chocolate is Best for S’mores?
- Traditional Option: Milk chocolate, such as flat Hershey bars.
- Elevated Choices: Try candy bars like peanut butter cups or melt your favorite chocolate.
- Pro Tip: Melt chocolate (50% power in a microwave), spread it on wax paper, cool, and cut into squares or break into pieces.
How Do I Assemble a S’more?
The Traditional Way:
- Grab two graham crackers and a piece of chocolate.
- Spear a marshmallow and toast it over a fire to your liking.
- Sandwich with graham cracker, chocolate, marshmallow, and another graham cracker.
- Squish and enjoy!
The Charcuterie Board Way:
- No rules! Combine your favorite ingredients any way you like. Get creative!
Parting Thoughts: A s’mores charcuterie board is a fun and interactive way to serve dessert. Keep it simple or go all out with creative additions. Consider adding fruit like apple slices, bananas, or fresh berries (e.g., strawberries) for those who prefer dipping in chocolate over making s’mores.
P.S. Don’t forget plenty of napkins—s’mores are delightfully messy!
Need help troubleshooting? Email me: Paula at saladinajar.com—photos welcome!
Homemade Graham Cracker Recipe
Ingredients
- 1¼ cup (156 g) unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (120 g) whole wheat flour
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, chilled
- ⅓ cup (73 g) lightly packed light brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 (50 g) large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Prepare Dry Ingredients
- Sift together 1¼ cup (156 g) unbleached all-purpose flour, 1 cup (120 g) whole wheat flour, and ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, if using, ½ teaspoon baking soda and ½ teaspoon salt.
Mix Wet Ingredients:
- Beat until combined: ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, chilled, ⅓ cup (73 g) lightly packed light brown sugarand 3 tablespoons granulated sugar together. Add 2 tablespoons honey, 1 (50 g) large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and continue to mix.
Combine:
- Add dry ingredients in three batches, mixing just until ingredients are combined and come together in a ball.
Divide and Chill:
- Divide dough into 3 equal portions. Place each dough ball inside of lightly floured gallon-sized zippered plastic bag. If dough is very soft, refrigerate for 15-30 minutes.
Roll and Freeze:
- Remove from refrigerator and use a rolling pin to roll dough out inside plastic bag until evenly distributed and the same thickness everywhere. If wrinkles develop, use your hand to smooth out bag.
- Roll the dough evenly within the plastic bags using a rolling pin. Smooth any wrinkles with your hand. Freeze the bags until the dough hardens. (Dough can be frozen for several weeks.)
Cut and Shape:
- When ready to bake, use scissors to barely trim edges from 3 sides of the bag. Carefully pull plastic from one side (the ugliest side). Place ugly side down on parchment paper or a silicone mat. Peel other side of plastic from dough.
- Use a large knife or pizza cutter to make 16 equally sized squares. Make 4 holes in each wafer with a wooden k-bob skewer. Sprinkle with sparkling or sanding sugar. If making cinnamon grahams, add a bit of cinnamon to granulated sugar and sprinkle crackers.
Bake:
- Bake at 350˚F (170˚C) for 13 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and re-cut the squares in the same place as previously cut.
Notes
- For Chocolate Grahams: Replace ½ cup of flour with ½ cup of Dutch-processed cocoa powder.
- Storage: Freeze the dough for up to several weeks or store baked crackers in an airtight container.
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Paula Rhodes, owner
As a retired home economist, I created Saladinajar.com to share my belief that you don’t have to be a chef to find joy in creating homemade food worth sharing. Bread machines (used in an unconventional way), homemade yogurt, and quick microwave recipes are my specialty.