21 Marshmallow Desserts To Satisfy Those Sweet Cravings

These desserts are perfect for those sugary cravings.

Jennifer Causey; Food Styling: Melissa Gray
Jennifer Causey; Food Styling: Melissa Gray

If you're looking for a treat that will remind you of summer nights beside the campfire or just a way to use that extra bag of marshmallows in your pantry, you've come to the right place. Marshmallows are often overlooked as an ingredient in desserts, but they can add a soft texture and sugary taste to just about anything. Roasted marshmallows are famously paired with graham crackers and chocolate to make an irresistible s'more.

As much as we love the original, we added some surprising twists on a couple of recipes that still maintain that gooey marshmallow texture and graham cracker crunch. Along with s'mores, marshmallows can be found in nostalgic Southern dishes like Pistachio Fluff and Marshmallow Fruit Salad. Once you try these marshmallow desserts, you'll never look back.

Cast- Iron S’mores Dip

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Southern Living

Want to bring the campfire to your doorstep? Try this cast-iron s'mores dip and serve with graham crackers for the full effect.

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Chocolate-Covered Marshmallows

<p>Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox</p>

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

This classic chocolate-covered marshmallow dessert is perfect for parties or special occasions because you can easily choose toppings that go along with your theme. Plus, this treat is super kid-friendly, so they're able to get in on the fun too.

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Marshmallow Topping

Hector Sanchez; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas
Hector Sanchez; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

This dessert only takes 2 ingredients and 5 minutes to make. Marshmallow Topping can be added on top of any of your favorite treats for a lighter and creamier bite.

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S'mores Pie

Jennifer Causey; Food Styling: Melissa Gray
Jennifer Causey; Food Styling: Melissa Gray

A hot summer day calls for a cool dessert. Try this no-bake s'mores pie as the perfect summertime treat.

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Marshmallow Fruit Salad

Jessica Furniss
Jessica Furniss

This salad is a classic Southern dessert around the holiday season. Try a taste of nostalgia with the tasty pie filling and creamy marshmallows.

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Chocolate-Marshmallow Linzer Heart Cookies

<p>Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling; Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall</p>

Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling; Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

These cookies are the perfect Valentine's Day treat. Spread the love and share these with a loved one or neighbor.

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Hot Chocolate Brownies

Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis
Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

Marshmallows, hot chocolate, and brownie all in one bite? Yes, please. These brownies will become your new favorite holiday dessert.

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S’mores Cake

Photography and Styling: Sarah Epperson
Photography and Styling: Sarah Epperson

Trying to up your s'mores game? Make this triple-layer cake with chocolatey ganache and torched meringue which taste just like the original s'more.

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Mud S’mores Fudge Pie

<p>Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner</p>

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Mississippi Mud Pie and S'mores work perfectly together to create a rich, fudgy treat. Accents of these two classic desserts make this pie hard to resist.

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Resurrection Rolls

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Want a fun way to share the meaning of easter with your loved ones? Resurrection rolls imitate Jesus' burial and resurrection as the marshmallow disappears from the inside but leaves a creamy and sugary flavor. Kids will love these tasty cinnamon, sugar rolls, and the story that comes with them!

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Chocolate- Covered Marshmallow Reindeer Pops

Try to find a holiday treat that is cuter than these chocolate-covered marshmallows. These adorable reindeer pops are a crowd-pleaser at any festive gathering.

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Fluffernutter

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Emily Laurae/Southern Living

Although the Fluffernutter originated in New England, it has made a statement in the South, too. The marshmallow and peanut butter sandwich will be perfect in a kid's lunchbox or as a sweet snack.

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Homemade Marshmallows

Linda Pugliese, Hector Sanchez; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas, Buffy Hargett Miller
Linda Pugliese, Hector Sanchez; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas, Buffy Hargett Miller

To make your s'more even more enjoyable, try it with a homemade marshmallow. These are so easy and fun to make!

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Over The Moon Chocolate Pie

This dessert is inspired by the Southern classic, Moon Pie. The graham cracker crust and marshmallowy meringue give this pie its name.

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Pistachio Fluff

<p>Stacy K. Allen; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely</p>

Stacy K. Allen; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely

Another holiday treat that is adored by the South. Pistachio fluff only needs 6 ingredients to whip up a delicious, airy dish.

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Chewy Rice Krispies Squares

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Getty Images/LauriPatterson

We have experimented and found a recipe for the perfect rice krispies. After you try these chewy, marshmallowy treats, you'll wish you had found this recipe earlier.

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Mississippi Mud Cake

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas
Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas

There are several different ways to make this sheet cake but there is no wrong choice. The soft marshmallows create a delicious, sugary flavor, whether you make cupcakes or caramel-peanut mud cake.

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S'mores Chocolate Sheet Cake

<p>Molly Bolton</p>

Molly Bolton

This rich, moist chocolate sheet cake is perfect for when you're in the mood for a s'more but want to try something a little different.

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Cathedral Window Cookies

Zoe Denenberg, Styling: Rachel Mulcahy
Zoe Denenberg, Styling: Rachel Mulcahy

No-bake cookies are perfect around the holiday season when time is scarce and the kitchen is chaotic. Make these beautiful Cathedral Window Cookies and impress your family and friends.

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Homemade Moon Pies

Shelbie Tunnell
Shelbie Tunnell

If you have only tried Moon Pies from the package, you're doing it wrong. We have recreated this classic southern treat from scratch and rumor has it they're better than the original.

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Toffee S'mores Cheesecake

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Southern Living

This recipe combines three of our favorite desserts: toffee, s'mores, and cheesecake. It can't get much better than that. Make this chilled cheesecake before any special gathering and the crowd will be pleased!

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