These Smashed Churro S’mores Croissants are the ultimate indulgent mash-up—flaky, buttery croissants filled with melty chocolate and gooey marshmallows, then smashed, crisped, and coated in a cinnamon sugar churro-style finish. They’re quick, fun to make, and taste like a bakery-level dessert with minimal effort. Perfect for brunch, dessert, or a viral-worthy sweet treat!
S’mores are one of the most popular desserts in the game, and for good reason! Melty chocolate, gooey marshmallow, and crunchy graham cracker make for pure decadence. We took it up a level by by putting them on buttery, cinnamon-sugar coated croissants… These s’mores croissants are a dessert that can be customizable–with the ability to add your favorite candy bar or toppings–or you can feel free to keep it plain! Either way it’s delicious.
With summer coming up, a comforting and classic summer sweet treat is just what you and your family need to enjoy the beautiful season together. If you enjoy this simple yet delicious recipe, be sure to check out our Chocolate Covered Strawberry Dip and our Lemon Blueberry Bars as well. Both easy and tasty fan favorites.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Combines churros, s’mores, and croissants in one bite.
- Crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside.
- Ready in under 20 minutes.
- Minimal ingredients, maximum flavor.
- Perfect for entertaining or a fun weekend treat.
- Great way to use store-bought croissants.
Ingredients:
- Large Croissants – The crispy, flaky base of your dessert.
- Hersheys Chocolate Bars – This will make the crossiant sweet and gooey.
- Jet–Puffed Marshmallow Creme – easier to bake with in comparison to real marshmallows.
- Cinnamon Graham Cracker Sheets – The final s’more component.
- Butter – keeps the croissant rich and crispy.
- Cinnadust Seasoning Blend – This will add the final churro touch.
How to Make Smashed Churro S’mores Croissants:
1. Cut croissants in half.
2. Put marshmallow creme on each side of croissant.
3. Place full chocolate bar and graham cracker sheet on each croissant.
4. Melt butter on low medium heat in pan or on griddle.
5. Place croissants on griddle and press down with burger press.
6. Allow to cook a few min then flip.
7. Season with cinnamon sugar and place burger press back on.
8. Remove from heat after a few min and season unseasoned side with cinnamon sugar.
9. Allow to cool and enjoy!
Substitutions and Variations:
- Add sliced bananas or strawberries for a fruity twist.
- Use white chocolate or peanut butter cups instead.
- Try a stuffed version with Nutella or cookie butter.
- Add a drizzle of chocolate or caramel on top.
- Make it extra indulgent with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Expert Tips:
- Use day-old croissants they have a nice crunchy texture for smashing.
- Don’t overfill or the filling will ooze out when you cook them.
- Cook on medium heat to avoid burning the sugar.
- Press gently when smashing the croissants. You want to press just enough to flatten without losing layers.
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
What to Serve With S’mores Croissants:
- Fruit- strawberries, bananas, blueberries, anything refreshing to cut the richness.
- A tall glass of cold milk.
- Vanilla (or your favorite flavor) ice cream.
- Some coffee if your taste buds enjoy true richness.
Storage:
These croissants are best served freshly cooked, but can be stored in an airtight container for a couple of days. They can be reheated in the microwave or back on the griddle with some fresh butter to bring back the gooeyness along with the crispy crunch.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I use mini croissants?
Yes! perfect for a bite sized version of this dessert.
What chocolate works best?
Hershey’s milk chocolate bars are my favorite, but any type will taste good!
Can I make these in the air fryer?
Yes, although it is not recommended because they will not be as smashed due to the lack of the hamburger smasher on the grill.
How do I keep them from burning?
Don’t turn the heat up too high, a little goes a long way. Also keep an eye on your dessert and check each side frequently.
Can I make these dairy-free?
While most traditional ingredients contain dairy such as the butter, croissants, chocolate and the graham crackers, you are always welcome to use lactose free versions of these to create this recipe!
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 large croissants
- 8 Hersheys chocolate bars
- 1 container Jet-Puffed marshmallow creme 13 oz
- 8 cinnamon graham cracker sheets
- 1/2 stick butter
- Cinnadust seasoning blend
Instructions
- Cut croissants in half.
- Put marshmallow creme on each side of croissant.
- Place full chocolate bar and graham cracker sheet on each croissant.
- Melt butter on low medium heat in pan or on griddle.
- Place croissants on griddle and press down with burger press.
- Allow to cook a few min then flip. Season with cinnasugar and place burger press back on.
- Remove from heat after a few min and season unseasoned side with cinnasugar.
- Allow to cool and enjoy!
Definitely trying these this weekend.