Campfire S'mores
- 1 stick unsalted butter, plus more for greasing the pan
- 1 bag good-quality semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons instant espresso
- 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
- 1 bag mini marshmallows, 1 cup set aside
- 1 tablespoon vanilla paste
- 7 cups popped popcorn
- 2 teaspoons smoked sea salt
- 2 sleeves honey graham crackers, 2 sheets set aside
- Butter a 9- by 11-inch pan.
- Place the chocolate in a large bowl over a double boiler at a low simmer.
- Stir the chocolate until melted, and then turn off the heat.
- In a separate pot, bring the cream just to a simmer.
- Stir in the espresso and chile powder, and then remove from the heat.
- Add the cream mixture to the chocolate and whisk into a smooth, shiny consistency.
- Refrigerate.
- Melt the butter in a large pot over low heat.
- Stir in the marshmallows and cook until fully melted.
- Add the vanilla paste and popped popcorn, coating thoroughly.
- Press half of the popcorn mix into the prepared pan.
- Sprinkle with half of the salt and the chocolate mixture.
- Spread the remaining popcorn mix on top, sprinkling with the rest of the salt.
- Refrigerate until set.
- Once cool enough to easily handle, cut first into rectangles and then into triangles.
- Let sit at room temperature until slightly tacky.
- Crush 2 sheets of the graham crackers in a shallow dish.
- Place the triangles into the crumbs and press the crumbs into the bottom and sides.
- Place the triangles on a baking sheet and top with a few remaining marshmallows.
- Put under the broiler until light brown.
- Top with larger piece of graham for garnish.
unsalted butter, chocolate chips, heavy cream, instant espresso, chile powder, marshmallows, vanilla paste, popcorn, salt, crackers
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/stacey-poon-kinney/campfire-smores-recipe.html (may not work)