Dairy Queen will always occupy a special a place in my heart. There was one next to my childhood dance studio, and I just know they hated to see a group of tweens coming, wadded-up dollar bills in hand. Sometimes when I eat a Blizzard, I close my eyes and am immediately transported back to a world of tights, hairspray, sequins and interpersonal drama.

But I do have one bone to pick with DQ. My absolute favorite treat was taken off the menu years ago. And considering that a Change.org petition was started in 2018 to demand this item be brought back, I’m far from the only one who’s upset.

I’m talking, of course, about the S’mores Galore Parfait.

What is the S’mores Galore Parfait?

It’s incredibly hard to describe perfection, but I’ll give it a go. Fans of the decidedly inferior Peanut Buster Parfait will already know where to begin (I don’t know why they kept that parfait and got rid of my baby).

The S’mores Galore Parfait is layered with that signature DQ vanilla soft serve, hot fudge, marshmallow sauce and graham cracker crumbs. If you’re thinking, That’s it?, then I need you to think again. I’ll enumerate the perfection:

  1. Vanilla soft serve: The perfect base for any treat. It’s cold, sweet and incredibly creamy.
  2. Hot fudge: This is far superior to regular ol’ chocolate sauce. The contrast of warmth against the cool soft serve is a delight for the senses.
  3. Marshmallow sauce: This is literally the secret sauce, and I don’t understand why it isn’t used in more desserts. Anyone who thinks it’s “too sweet” needs to grow up.
  4. Graham cracker crumbs: The best way to add a little texture and flavor to each bite, graham cracker crumbs are far superior to nuts, which can be too hard. The delicate crumble of a graham cracker is the perfect accompaniment to the other ingredients.

These four ingredients work so beautifully together, and none of them outshines the others. It’s a symphony of a dessert. And it begs the question: Why did Dairy Queen ever take it off the menu? Well, they kind of … didn’t. Let me explain.

How can you order the S’mores Galore Parfait?

While Dairy Queen will always have their soft serve, hot fudge and marshmallow sauce on the menu, the graham cracker crumbs are more of a seasonal or specialty item. In order to get the S’mores Galore Parfait, you need to go to a DQ when the S’mores Blizzard is available. You guessed it: Graham cracker crumbs are one of the ingredients in the S’mores Blizzard.

I went to my local Dairy Queen on a quiet, rainy afternoon to see if they could make the treat. First, I just tried asking for the S’mores Galore Parfait by name. The cashier said he wasn’t familiar with it, and asked me if I had a photo.

I showed him the photo and said that it was similar to a Peanut Buster Parfait, and started naming off the ingredients. At this point, another employee came around the corner, saw the photo and immediately said, “Oh yeah, I can make that!” I was so pleasantly surprised that it was that easy! Not only did the second employee spring into action, but she showed the first employee how to make it.

A closeup of hand holding S'more Galore ParfaitHAYLEY SCHUENEMAN FOR TASTE OF HOME

When I took the first bite of my S’mores Galore Parfait, I felt instant bliss. It was so nice to enjoy a treat from my childhood again! A bonus was that the DQ employee actually added a new ingredient to the bottom layer: the marshmallow-filled chocolate bars from the S’mores Blizzard!

I have to say, this 2025 upgraded version might be the best Dairy Queen treat I’ve ever had. Don’t believe me? Go try one for yourself!

Related:

Author
Hayley Schueneman
Hayley Schueneman (she/her) is an editor and writer for Taste Recipes. She's loved all things food for as long as she can remember. Hayley has worked in media, marketing, food service and as a supervisor at Whole Foods, where a customer once threw a bag of quinoa at her head. (Don't worry, she still loves quinoa.) Her areas of expertise include veg...
Read More
Hayley Schueneman