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No-Bake S'mores Pudding Cups

No-bake s'mores pudding cups with alternating layers of golden graham cracker crumble, dark chocolate pudding, and marshmallow cream in clear dessert cups. Individual graham cracker pudding cups that set in the fridge for a sliceable, creamy finish—no oven required.
Prep Time 20 minutes
chilling 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

Graham cracker crumb base
  • 1.5 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 4 tbsp butter melted
  • 2 tbsp sugar
Chocolate pudding
  • 2 box (3.9 oz each) instant chocolate pudding
  • 3 cup cold whole milk
Marshmallow layer
  • 1.5 cup marshmallow fluff
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup whipped topping folded in
  • 0.5 mini marshmallows for garnish
  • 0.25 chocolate shavings for garnish

Method
 

Make the graham cracker crumble
  1. Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until evenly combined and sandy. The mixture should look like moist, golden crumbs.
Make the chocolate pudding
  1. Whisk together instant chocolate pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes until noticeably thickened. It should hold soft peaks when you lift the whisk.
  2. Refrigerate the pudding for 5 minutes to firm up slightly before layering. Keep it chilled until you’re ready to assemble the cups.
Make the marshmallow cream layer
  1. Beat marshmallow fluff and softened cream cheese together until smooth and lump-free. Scrape the bowl as needed for an even texture.
  2. Fold in whipped topping until the mixture is light and fully incorporated. Stop mixing as soon as no white streaks remain.
Assemble the pudding cups
  1. Layer 6 individual cups by adding graham cracker crumble first, then spooning in chocolate pudding, then adding marshmallow cream. Repeat the layers for a visible stack in each cup.
  2. Top each cup with a little extra graham cracker crumble, mini marshmallows, and chocolate shavings. Finish so the garnishes sit clearly on top for the campfire look.
Chill and serve
  1. Refrigerate the assembled cups for at least 2 hours to set the layers. They should be firm when you gently move a cup.
  2. Torch the mini marshmallows just before serving if desired. Cook until the tops are lightly browned and blistered, then serve immediately.

Notes

Pro tip: For clean, stacked layers in clear cups, spoon pudding in slowly and chill briefly (5 minutes) before adding the next layer. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; the texture is best within 48 hours. Freezing isn’t recommended because the marshmallow cream and whipped topping can separate when thawed. Dietary swap: use sugar-free instant chocolate pudding mix if you want a lower-sugar version while keeping the same layering method.