Decadent Oven-Baked Coffee & Marshmallow Pretzel Delight

Ingredients

- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 1/2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (your choice: almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
- 1/4 cup cocoa nibs

Instructions

1. Prepare Oven and Baking Dish:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray and set aside.

2. Create Coffee Cream Mixture:
In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk, heavy cream, instant coffee, and vanilla extract. Stir gently over low heat until the coffee completely dissolves and the mixture is well integrated. Avoid boiling to prevent scalding.

3. Layer Marshmallows:
Spread the mini marshmallows evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

4. Pour Coffee Cream Mixture:
Carefully pour the coffee cream mixture over the marshmallows, ensuring they are fully submerged and soaking in the flavors.

5. Add a Touch of Salt:
Sprinkle the sea salt evenly over the top of the mixture to balance the sweetness with a hint of saltiness.

6. Prepare Pretzel Topping:
In a separate bowl, combine the crushed pretzels, dark chocolate chips, chopped nuts, and cocoa nibs. Toss the mixture to distribute ingredients evenly.

7. Layer Topping:
Evenly distribute the pretzel topping over the marshmallow and coffee mixture. Press down gently with the back of a spoon to adhere the topping.

8. Bake:
Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the marshmallows have puffed slightly, forming a gooey base.

9. Cool and Serve:
Remove from the oven and let the dessert cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. This allows the layers to set and flavors to meld together. Serve warm for the best taste.

Total Time

PT35M
35 minutes

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

oven dessert, coffee dessert, marshmallow treat, pretzel snack, chocolate dessert, gourmet indulgence, layered dessert, nutty delight, easy dessert, tempting treat

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 2500 calories

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