Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step 1: Preheat oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 2: Make chocolate base
- In an oven-safe skillet or baking dish, add semi-sweet chocolate chips and heavy cream.
- Stir lightly to combine.
Step 3: Bake chocolate layer
- Place dish in oven for 5–7 minutes until chocolate is melted and smooth.
- Stir gently to combine into a rich chocolate base.
Step 4: Add ghost marshmallows
- Arrange ghost marshmallows evenly on top of melted chocolate.
- If using plain marshmallows, you can pipe ghost faces with melted chocolate or mini chips.
Step 5: Bake again
- Return to oven for 5–6 minutes, just until marshmallows puff slightly and turn golden on top.
Step 6: Serve
- Remove from oven carefully.
- Serve warm with graham crackers for dipping.
Notes
🧊 Storage & Reheating
Best enjoyed fresh while warm and gooey.
If leftovers remain, cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
Reheat in oven at 300°F (150°C) for 8–10 minutes until melted again.
🥄 Variations
Spooky Pumpkin Dip – Add pumpkin spice to the chocolate for a fall twist.
Double Chocolate Ghosts – Use milk chocolate and white chocolate layers for contrast.
Monster Mix – Add candy eyeballs or Halloween sprinkles to the top.
Nutty Version – Stir in peanut butter with chocolate before baking.
Black Cauldron Look – Use a cast-iron skillet for a bubbling cauldron effect.
❓ 10 FAQs
Can I use milk chocolate instead of semi-sweet?
Yes, but the dip will be sweeter. Do I need ghost-shaped marshmallows?
No, plain marshmallows work—just decorate with chocolate faces. Can I make this ahead of time?
You can prep the chocolate layer ahead and add marshmallows before baking. How do I stop marshmallows from burning?
Watch closely during the second bake—they brown quickly. Can I use heavy cream alternatives?
Half-and-half or evaporated milk can work, but heavy cream gives the best richness. What can I use besides graham crackers?
Use pretzels, cookies, or apple slices for dipping. How do I make it gluten-free?
Use gluten-free graham crackers or cookies. Can I microwave this instead of baking?
Yes, but baking gives gooier marshmallows. Microwave in 30-second bursts until melted. Do kids enjoy making this?
Absolutely—they’ll love placing ghost marshmallows on top. Can I serve this in individual portions?
Yes, bake in small ramekins for personal ghost dips. 🏁 Conclusion Ghost s’mores dip is the ultimate Halloween dessert—fun, festive, and deliciously gooey. With melted chocolate, puffy ghost marshmallows, and graham crackers for dipping, it’s the kind of treat that disappears as fast as a ghost in the night. Easy to make, kid-approved, and perfect for spooky gatherings, this dip is sure to become a Halloween tradition.
Yes, but the dip will be sweeter. Do I need ghost-shaped marshmallows?
No, plain marshmallows work—just decorate with chocolate faces. Can I make this ahead of time?
You can prep the chocolate layer ahead and add marshmallows before baking. How do I stop marshmallows from burning?
Watch closely during the second bake—they brown quickly. Can I use heavy cream alternatives?
Half-and-half or evaporated milk can work, but heavy cream gives the best richness. What can I use besides graham crackers?
Use pretzels, cookies, or apple slices for dipping. How do I make it gluten-free?
Use gluten-free graham crackers or cookies. Can I microwave this instead of baking?
Yes, but baking gives gooier marshmallows. Microwave in 30-second bursts until melted. Do kids enjoy making this?
Absolutely—they’ll love placing ghost marshmallows on top. Can I serve this in individual portions?
Yes, bake in small ramekins for personal ghost dips. 🏁 Conclusion Ghost s’mores dip is the ultimate Halloween dessert—fun, festive, and deliciously gooey. With melted chocolate, puffy ghost marshmallows, and graham crackers for dipping, it’s the kind of treat that disappears as fast as a ghost in the night. Easy to make, kid-approved, and perfect for spooky gatherings, this dip is sure to become a Halloween tradition.