Looking to make something fun, romantic, and irresistibly delicious for your special someone? These Valentine’s Day Smores are the ultimate homemade chocolate-covered indulgence with a strawberry twist. Perfect for gifting, parties, or cozy date nights, this recipe blends nostalgia and romance into one gooey, glittery bite. With pink drizzles, festive sprinkles, and creamy strawberry marshmallow fluff, these aren’t just smores — they’re a love letter in dessert form.
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Chocolate-Covered Smores Made for Valentine’s Day
This creative take on the traditional campfire snack is not only adorable but also incredibly easy to make. With just a few ingredients and a s’mores mold, you’ll have Valentine’s Day Smores that taste as magical as they look. The combination of milk chocolate, graham crackers, and strawberry marshmallow fluff makes for a perfect balance of crunchy, creamy, and fruity flavors.
Whether you’re planning a Valentine’s dessert table or want a homemade edible gift, these festive smores are guaranteed to win hearts.
What You’ll Need for These Love-Filled Smores
- Milk Chocolate Ghirardelli Melts: Adds a rich, velvety base and coating for each smore
- Strawberry Marshmallow Fluff: Offers fruity sweetness and a pink hue perfect for Valentine’s Day
- Graham Cracker Squares: Provide the essential crunch and classic smores flavor
- Pink Melts for Drizzle: Add a colorful, romantic finish
- Valentine’s Glitter and Sprinkles: Give a festive sparkle and texture
- S’mores Mold: Shapes and holds everything neatly during assembly
Ingredient Swaps for Any Pantry or Diet
If you’re missing an ingredient or need to make adjustments, try these variations on your Valentine’s Day Smores:
- Dark Chocolate instead of milk chocolate for a deeper, less sweet profile
- Vegan marshmallow fluff for a plant-based version
- Gluten-free graham crackers for a celiac-friendly treat
- Raspberry or cherry marshmallow fluff as fruity alternatives to strawberry
- White chocolate drizzle for contrast and a different flavor twist
These swaps allow you to tailor the recipe without losing the charm or flavor.
How to Make Valentine’s Day Smores: Step-by-Step
- Melt the chocolate: Heat Ghirardelli milk chocolate melts for about one minute in the microwave. Stir until smooth.
- Fill the mold: Pour chocolate into each mold cavity until halfway full. This creates the base layer.
- Add the graham cracker: Press a graham cracker square lightly into the melted chocolate.
- Spoon in the fluff: Add a generous scoop of strawberry marshmallow fluff onto the center of the graham cracker.
- Top with another cracker: Place another graham cracker on top, pressing down gently until it’s submerged in the mold.
- Seal with chocolate: Spread more melted chocolate on top, ensuring everything is covered. Tap the mold to eliminate air bubbles. If the cracker floats up, press it back down.
- Chill to set: Place the mold in the fridge for at least 30 minutes until fully set.
- Decorate: Melt pink chocolate melts according to package instructions. Pipe a thin decorative drizzle on one side. Immediately add sprinkles, edible glitter, or a royal icing strawberry.
- Final chill: Refrigerate the finished smores for 5 more minutes to firm up the decorations.
- Enjoy: Let your Valentine’s Day Smores come to room temperature before serving for the best texture.
Tips to Make Your Smores Even More Magical
- Avoid overfilling with fluff: Keeping the marshmallow centered ensures a clean edge and better sealing with chocolate
- Use quality chocolate: Ghirardelli melts work beautifully, but you can also temper your own chocolate for a snappier finish
- Tap the mold: Removing air bubbles ensures the top layer of chocolate sets smoothly
- Decorate while wet: Add sprinkles and glitter before the pink drizzle hardens for best adhesion
- Make ahead: These store beautifully in the fridge for 3–4 days, making them great for early prep
Pairings and Flavor Variations to Explore
Want to elevate your Valentine’s Day Smores even further? Here are some pairing and variation ideas:
- Serve with hot cocoa for a warm, cozy dessert pairing
- Add a pinch of sea salt to the chocolate layer to enhance sweetness
- Use heart-shaped molds for an extra romantic touch
- Create a smores platter with strawberry, raspberry, and classic marshmallow variations
- Add crushed freeze-dried strawberries to the drizzle for added texture and flavor
For those planning ahead, store your finished smores in an airtight container in the fridge. Bring to room temperature before serving for the best flavor and texture.
Why These Valentine’s Day Smores Are an Instant Classic
Aside from being a festive and tasty dessert, Valentine’s Day Smores are a great edible gift, party favor, or classroom treat. They require no baking, minimal equipment, and come together quickly — making them ideal for busy lovers and last-minute planners. Plus, the pink and glittery aesthetic makes them a hit on any Valentine’s dessert table.
Whether you’re celebrating with your sweetheart, friends, or kids, these charming treats bring warmth, nostalgia, and sweetness to your day of love.
Valentine’s Day Smores: A Sweet Twist on a Classic Treat (Continued)
A Deliciously Romantic Ending
Valentine’s Day is all about love, connection, and sharing sweet moments—and what better way to celebrate than with Valentine’s Day Smores? With their beautiful presentation, creamy texture, and irresistible flavor combo, they’re more than just a dessert — they’re an experience. Whether you’re crafting them for a partner, your kids, friends, or even just yourself, these treats offer the perfect balance of tradition and creativity.
They’re easy enough for beginners, customizable for any dietary needs, and fancy enough to impress at any Valentine’s Day gathering. Once you’ve made these once, they’ll quickly become a go-to holiday favorite.
Frequently Asked Questions About Valentine’s Day Smores
Can I Make Valentine’s Day Smores Ahead of Time?
Yes! These smores are perfect for preparing in advance. Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3–4 days. When ready to serve, bring them to room temperature for the best texture and flavor.
What If I Don’t Have a S’mores Mold?
No worries! You can use silicone muffin cups, small baking trays, or even shape the smores manually on parchment paper. While the look might vary slightly, the flavor will still be delicious and festive.
Can I Use Regular Marshmallows Instead of Fluff?
Absolutely. While strawberry marshmallow fluff creates a smoother layer and sweeter finish, regular strawberry or even vanilla marshmallows can be used. Just slightly melt them or cut them into thinner pieces to fit the mold better.
More Relevant Recipes
- Chocolate Marshmallow Hearts: These heart-shaped treats combine rich chocolate with gooey marshmallow centers—perfect for romantic occasions or Valentine’s Day gifting. They’re visually similar and flavorfully complementary to Valentine’s Day Smores.
- Valentine’s Day Oreo M&M’s Cookies: A chewy, chocolate-packed cookie loaded with festive candy pieces, offering the same holiday charm and indulgence as the smores, with easy prep and crowd-pleasing results.
- Valentine Puppy Chow: A no-bake sweet snack with chocolate, powdered sugar, and pink candies. Like Valentine’s Day Smores, this recipe is ideal for gift bags, party snacks, or sweet family moments.
Valentine’s Day Smores
- Total Time: 50 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: 6 smores
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Valentine’s Day Smores are a no-bake, chocolate-covered dessert treat made with graham crackers, strawberry marshmallow fluff, and milk chocolate. Decorated with pink drizzle and festive sprinkles, these romantic sweets are perfect for gifting or sharing on Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Milk Chocolate Ghirardelli Melts: for rich, smooth coating
- 1/2 cup Strawberry Marshmallow Fluff: adds fruity sweetness and gooey texture
- 12 Graham Cracker Squares: classic crunch and structure for the smores
- 1/4 cup Pink Melts: for decorative drizzle and color
- 2 tbsp Valentine’s Glitter and Sprinkles: adds sparkle and festive touch
- 6 Royal Icing Strawberries (optional): for garnish and theme
Instructions
- Melt the Ghirardelli milk chocolate in the microwave for 1 minute. Stir until smooth.
- Pour melted chocolate into each mold cavity, filling halfway.
- Press one graham cracker square lightly into the chocolate base.
- Add about 1 tablespoon of strawberry marshmallow fluff onto the center of the graham cracker.
- Top with another graham cracker, pressing down gently so it fits into the mold.
- Cover with more melted chocolate, smoothing the top and tapping the mold to remove air bubbles.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until fully set.
- Melt pink chocolate melts and drizzle over the smores decoratively.
- While drizzle is still wet, top with sprinkles, edible glitter, and a royal icing strawberry if desired.
- Chill for an additional 5 minutes to set the decorations.
- Let smores come to room temperature before serving.
Notes
- Use silicone molds for easy removal.
- Do not overfill with marshmallow fluff to avoid overflow.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Bring to room temperature before serving for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smore
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 2mg