Chefs are moving these puffy white confections out of the hot chocolate mug and taking them upscale. Featuring marshmallows with unique twists, the following menus give a nod to the past and treat adults to a new version of a childhood favorite.
Momofuku Milk Bar
New York City
Chocolate Malt Cake: Malt fudge, malted milk crumbs, charred marshmallow; 6 in. cake for $38
The Bigfoot Lodge
Los Angeles
Toasted Marshmallow Cocktail: Vanilla vodka, butterscotch liquor, Frangelico and Baileys, topped with a flaming marshmallow; $6.50
Flip Burger Boutique
Atlanta, GA
Nutella and Burnt Mashmallow Milkshake; $6
VooDoo Donut
Portland, OR
Dirty Snowballs: Chocolate cake doughnut with marshmallow topping, dipped in coconut and a dollop of peanut butter in the middle; $1 and up
The Park Grill
Chicago, IL
Sweet Potato Chiffon: Cayenne caramel, burnt whiskey marshmallow; $5
Rioja
Denver, CO
Chilled S’mores Pot de Crème: Chocolate custard, house-made graham crackers, brûleéd house-made marshmallow, $7
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