Fancy Fruit S’mores combine smooth dark chocolate and fruit bars from Brookside with fresh fruit and toasted marshmallows, sandwiched between honey or chocolate graham crackers. They make a delicious, elevated treat for your next gathering.
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As summer winds down and the kids head back to school, I wanted to savor the last warm evenings by making s’mores. But these aren’t the ordinary kind — I call them “fancy s’mores” because they pair fresh fruit with premium dark chocolate bars for a more refined, fruity twist on the classic.
I’m a big fan of Brookside chocolate. The Dark Chocolate Mango Mangosteen is a longtime favorite, and the Dark Chocolate Pomegranate worked beautifully in nut cups I made for a family wedding. When I spotted a Target display with seven new Brookside varieties, I had to try them. I picked Summer Berry Crisp, Blueberry & Cranberry Almond, and Mango Coconut Crisp to match fresh fruit for our s’mores. These new Brookside flavors are exclusive to Target, and Target’s Cartwheel app often has savings, so watch for offers.
- From July 12–Aug 1: use the Cartwheel app for 30% off Brookside chocolate at Target
- From Aug 23–Sept 19: use the Cartwheel app for 15% off Brookside chocolate at Target
The Cartwheel app is simple to use: sign in, add the deal, and have the cashier scan it at checkout. I love a good chocolate find and a good deal, so be sure to check the app for Brookside promotions when you shop.
All Brookside bars use smooth dark chocolate. For our s’mores we used Summer Berry Crisp, Blueberry & Cranberry Almond, and Mango Coconut Crisp — Mango Coconut Crisp quickly became my favorite of the three. I also picked up fresh strawberries, mango, and blueberries, plus honey and chocolate graham crackers and large marshmallows. The chocolate graham crackers add an extra-special touch for the “fancy” version.
Without a fire pit, we roasted marshmallows over a gas grill. It’s a fun outdoor alternative and gives a similar toasted flavor. For best results, use the grill’s side burner or remove the grates to get closer to the flame when roasting.
Graham crackers + toasted marshmallows + fresh fruit + Brookside chocolate bars = fancy s’mores. These are great to share with friends after the kids are in bed or to enjoy around a small outdoor gathering with people who appreciate thoughtful flavor combinations.
Our first version used chocolate graham crackers, sliced strawberries, a gooey marshmallow, and the Brookside Summer Berry Crisp bar. It tasted like an upgraded chocolate-covered strawberry — simple and delicious.
Fresh mango slices paired with a toasted marshmallow and the Mango Coconut Crisp Brookside bar on honey graham crackers were a standout for me. The tropical notes of mango and coconut complement the dark chocolate beautifully.
The honey graham crackers with fresh blueberries, a warm marshmallow, and the Blueberry & Cranberry Almond bar made a delightful, fruity s’more. Matching the fresh fruit to the chocolate bar is a nice approach, but you can mix and match flavors freely — there are no strict rules.
I also grabbed Brookside pouches of Dark Chocolate Blueberry and Milk Chocolate Almond to make a snacking tray with fresh blueberries, salted cashews, dried cranberries, and mini pretzels. The sweet-and-salty mix was perfect while we toasted marshmallows and assembled s’mores.
How are you spending the last days of summer with family or friends?
Fancy S’mores
Ingredients
- 1 Brookside Summer Berry Family Bar
- 1 Brookside Blueberry & Cranberry Almond Family Bar
- 1 Brookside Mango Coconut Family Bar
- Sliced Strawberries
- Sliced Mango Pieces
- Fresh Blueberries
- Chocolate Graham Crackers
- Honey Graham Crackers
- Large Marshmallows
Instructions
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Roast marshmallows to desired crispness over a fire pit or gas grill.
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Layer fruit, a piece of Brookside chocolate bar, and the toasted marshmallow between two graham crackers of your choice.
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Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- 1 chocolate bar yields about 4 s’mores
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