RECIPE

How to Make Marshmallow Top Hats with Smarties®

For a tiptop treat that’s quick, sweet and neat, try our marshmallow top hats!

26 November, 2025

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Looking for a squishy, quick and colourful treat that kids will love? Our marshmallow top hats are a no-bake wonder that anyone can pull off! They’re ready in a flash and come with plenty of opportunities for little helpers. Smooth, melted Yorkie® chocolate forms the base for a pillowy marshmallow with a colourful Smarties® crown. So, get ready for a no-mess, no-fuss treat that’s great for parties or bake sales. For another bake sale classic, try our Smarties® Cookies!

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The best method to melt chocolate

There are many ways to melt your Yorkie® bars, but the easiest is to use your trusty microwave! Simply chop the bars into small, even pieces and pop them into a microwave-safe bowl. Melt in 20-30 second bursts and mix in between with a silicone spatula until melted and smooth. For the stovetop method of melting chocolate, check out our Smarties® Chocolate Brownies recipe.

Storage instructions

Pop your marshmallow top hats into an airtight container and keep them at room temperature for best results.

How long will marshmallow top hats last?

Stored in an airtight container at room temperature, your debonair marshmallow top hats will keep for up to two weeks.

You will need

12 mini cupcake cases
Piping bag (optional)

Ingredients

3 x Yorkie® Original (46g each)
12 marshmallows
12 Smarties®

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Yorkie® Milk Chocolate Bar Multipack 3 Pack 46g

Each marshmallow top hat typically contains:

Energy 416kJ 99Kcal 5%
Fat 3.7g 5%
Saturates 2.1g 11%
Sugars 13.2g 15%
Salt 0.03g 1%

of an adult’s Reference Intake (RI)*
Energy per 100g: 1844kJ/439kcal

Method

Chop the Yorkie® bars into even pieces and pop them into a microwave-safe bowl. Blitz the chocolate in the microwave in 20-30 second bursts and mix in between with a spoon or silicone spatula. If you are using a piping bag, scoop the melted chocolate into the bag.
Lay the mini cupcake cases out on a small tray. Pipe or spoon the chocolate evenly into the cupcake cases but reserve a small amount to stick the Smarties® on.
Lightly press the marshmallows into the chocolate to stick and secure.
Top each marshmallow with a small blob of chocolate, then stick on the Smarties®
Leave at room temperature until the chocolate sets or pop into the fridge for an hour.
To serve, peel off the cupcake cases and enjoy!

Top Tips

For the perfect top-hat look, press the marshmallow down with just enough pressure until the chocolate comes up the sides of the cupcake case. Apply as much even pressure as possible without squishing the marshmallows. For more colourful creations and Smarties® fun, try our Smarties® Rainbow Cake.