Salted Ghost S’mores Dip
A 20-minute, one-pan Halloween dessert that upgrades the classic party dip. Adding a generous pinch of flaky sea salt and a splash of vanilla to the chocolate base cuts the intense sugar, while ghost marshmallows puff and toast perfectly in the oven.
- Total Time20 minutes
- Yield1 skillet (serves 8) 1x
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Ganache Base
- 10 ounces (about 1 ⅔ cups / 283g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ⅓ cup (80ml) heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon flaky sea salt, plus extra for finishing
Topping & Serving
- 1 (4.5-ounce / 127g) package ghost-shaped marshmallows (such as Peeps)
- 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips
- Graham crackers and pretzel snaps, for dipping
Instructions
- Prep the oven and pan: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Set out an 8-inch cast-iron skillet (or a 9-inch oven-safe dish).
- Melt the chocolate base: Place the skillet on the stovetop over low heat. Add the semi-sweet chocolate chips and heavy cream, stirring continuously for 3 to 5 minutes until completely melted and smooth. (If using a glass or ceramic dish, melt the chocolate and cream in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second bursts, then transfer to your dish). Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and flaky sea salt. Spread into an even layer.
- Add the ghosts: Arrange the ghost marshmallows over the warm chocolate layer, packing them tightly. Gently press the mini chocolate chips into the marshmallow faces, directly over the existing eyes and mouths (the factory-printed faces will melt away in the heat).
- Bake and serve: Bake for 7 to 9 minutes, or until the marshmallows are puffed and golden brown. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with the extra flaky sea salt, and let rest for 3 minutes. Serve warm with graham crackers and pretzels.
Notes
- Why it works: Melting the chocolate chips with heavy cream before baking creates a smooth, rich ganache base that provides a perfect, dip-friendly consistency while warm.
- Marshmallow expansion: Ghost marshmallows expand significantly as they bake. Don’t worry if there are tiny gaps when you arrange them; they will puff up to completely cover the chocolate layer.
Nutrition (per serving — estimates)
Calories: 261 | Total Carbs: 34g (Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 28g) | Fat: 13g (Saturated: 8g) | Protein: 2g
Nutritional values are approximate, based on standard reference data (USDA FoodData Central). Actual values vary by brand and exact measurements. For precision, use a tracker like MyFitnessPal or Cronometer.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Resting Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8th of skillet
- Calories: 261
- Sugar: 28g
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g