No-bake s’mores parfaits

A fun Canadian twist on a classic summertime treat!

Serving individual portions of dishes in canning jars will undoubtedly continue to be as popular as ever this summer and these desserts are a great option. They’re easy to make, delicious and super festive. Replacing the traditional graham crackers with crushed maple sandwich cookies gives them a uniquely Canadian flavour! If you’re as big a fan of s’mores as I am, you might also enjoy this caramel crunch s’mores dip or these decadent s’mores brownies. I created this recipe for Ottawa At Home magazine, where I serve as food editor. 

Ingredients

• 2 cups (100 g) miniature marshmallows
• 3/4 cup (185 mL) whipping cream or 1 can of real whipped cream spray
• 2 teaspoons (8.4 g) granulated sugar (omit if using whipped cream spray)
• 1 cup (100 g) coarsely crushed maple sandwich cookies (or graham crackers)
• 2/3 cup (100 g) chocolate chips (mini or regular)

Method

• Divide marshmallows into 1/3 cup (90 mL) bundles on a foil-lined baking tray, with about 2 inches (5 cm) between each portion. Use a kitchen torch to toast the marshmallows or place under a hot broiler for 10 – 20 seconds until the tops are scorched. Set aside.
• If using whipping cream, pour into a medium sized bowl and whip with an electric beater until soft peaks form. Add sugar and whip for a few seconds more. This step can be done up to 6 hours ahead; refrigerate whipped cream.
• When ready to serve, spoon or spray 2 generous spoonsful of whipped cream into six 1 cup / 250 mL canning jars or small bowls.
• Sprinkle 1 1/2 tablespoons of the crushed cookies over the whipped cream, followed by 1 tablespoon of chocolate chips.
• Repeat layers of whipped cream, cookies and chocolate chips.
• With a spatula or spoon, place one bundle of scorched marshmallows on top of each jar.
• Serve immediately.

Serves 6.