Get All the S'mores, None of the Campfire, in This Icebox Cake

We firmly believe it isn’t really summer without eating at least one s’more. And thanks to this No Bake S’mores Icebox Cake from Sally’s Baking, you don’t need a campfire (or even an oven) to make it happen.

In the seven-ingredient recipe, layers of crunchy-gone-soft graham crackers, fluffy marshmallow meringue, and decadent chocolate ganache coalesce into one cool, crowd-pleasing, gloriously nostalgic masterpiece — with an assist from your fridge (sorry, icebox). But best of all: There’s no smoky sweatshirts or mosquito bites to ruin the vibe.

The Time Commitment: Icebox cakes need to be made in advance, so prep and assemble the dessert the night before — and consider it a gift to tomorrow you.

Key Tips: Tempted to use that half-empty bag of chocolate chips for the ganache? Sally McKenney (aka Sally’s Baking) says not to — chocolate chips often have stabilizers that keep them from melting smoothly. Also, on the off chance you don’t have a kitchen torch lying around, you can skip toasting the topping. We promise, it’ll still taste great.

Other Takes: For more riffs that rival the original, try…

• The Best S’mores Bars — which definitely live up to the name. Picture: melty chocolate bars, creamy peanut butter, and marshmallow creme sandwiched between graham-cracker sugar cookies. 

• This S’mores Tart. Is it the most impressive-looking dessert we’ve ever laid eyes on? Yes. Is it worth the time and effort? With over 100 five-star ratings, absolutely.

• This outrageously gooey Brown Butter S’mores Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet, ideally eaten directly from the pan — with a spoon and a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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