Recipe for S’mores Gelato Shake at D-Luxe Burger at Disney Springs is cause to celebrate

I cannot believe that my family and I missed celebrating National S’mores Day last week — Aug. 10 to be exact. Like many kids, my own tween and teen have many favorite desserts, but s’mores top their lists (and mine). From roasting the marshmallows over a fire to melting them in the microwave in a pinch, we relish the process and the resulting gooey sweet treat.

Certainly, each time we stay at a moderate or deluxe Walt Disney World hotel, we make time to visit the campfires staffed by cast members to roast marshmallows. (The marshmallows and sticks are complimentary for resort guests, but you’ll need to bring your own graham crackers and chocolate bars.)

At Disney’s Fort Wilderness Campground, Walt Disney World hotel guests can immerse themselves in the traditional campfire experience. Two fires are lighted about 7:30 p.m. in the summer — an hour later than the rest of the year — and cast members let them burn throughout the evening so guests can cook whatever they’d like, from hotdogs to marshmallows. There are no complimentary marshmallows, but the nearby Chuckwagon sells supplies and guests are welcome to bring their own food, as well.

As much as we love the campfire experiences, this summer we discovered a new way to enjoy the flavors of a s’more: in a gelato shake at the new D’Luxe Burger restaurant that opened at Disney Springs in May. Now, my son and I especially cannot visit Disney Springs without feeling the urge to stop and splurge on one of the s’mores shakes. (They are expensive at $7 for one size.)

The folks at D-Luxe Burger, however, have given us the gift of the recipe (via the Disney Parks Blog) for these delicious shakes to tide us over between visits.

Ingredients

12 ounces vanilla gelato
2 ounces whole milk
½ ounce dark chocolate sauce
1 ounce toasted marshmallow syrup
1 tsp crushed graham crackers
whipped cream, to garnish
mini marshmallows, to garnish
graham cracker, to garnish
dark chocolate sauce, to garnish

Directions

** Blend vanilla gelato, whole milk, dark chocolate sauce, toasted marshmallow syrup and crushed graham crackers until smooth
** Serve in a tall glass
** Garnish with whipped cream, mini marshmallows, graham cracker and a drizzle of dark chocolate sauce.

Chef’s note

At D-Luxe Burger, the vanilla gelato is made in-house, but for this recipe vanilla gelato can be purchased from the grocery store. Toasted marshmallow syrup can be found at specialty grocery stores.

Love s’mores as much as the Ford family? Tell us in the comments about the other s’mores-themed desserts at Walt Disney World that you’ve enjoyed!

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