S'Mores Chocolate Pie {or Tart}
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4.6
S'Mores Chocolate Pie {or Tart}
Description
The recipe starts with a graham cracker crust made by mixing crumbs, brown sugar, and butter, pressed into a pie or tart pan and baked to a light golden color. The filling consists of a ganache formed by pouring steaming hot cream over chopped or chip semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, then stirred until smooth and glossy. Vanilla extract and salt add subtle flavor enhancements. Once the ganache is poured into the cooled crust, the pie chills in the refrigerator until firm.
Just before serving, halved large marshmallows are arranged on top and broiled briefly to toast the tops, creating a browned, melted marshmallow layer that replicates the marshmallow element of traditional s'mores. The combination results in a creamy, chocolatey dessert with a crisp crust and a soft, warm marshmallow topping.
This dessert is suited to occasions where a no-bake style filling is desired with classic s'mores flavors. It can be plated alongside additional toppings or served as a standalone pie or tart.
Using a combination of semisweet and bittersweet chocolate yields a richer chocolate flavor. Cutting marshmallows with greased scissors helps produce even halves that toast evenly. Using mini marshmallows can fill gaps on top if a more uniform marshmallow layer is preferred.
Ingredients
Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs 1 package, 13 rectangle graham crackers
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 7 tablespoons butter melted
Filling:
- 1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate or bittersweet; form: chips or bar chopped; see note
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon coarse kosher salt (use half the amount, just a pinch, for table salt)
Topping:
- 20-25 marshmallows cut in half (like a hamburger bun) - see note, large
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- For the crust, combine all the ingredients together in a small bowl and stir until the graham cracker crumbs are evenly moistened. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate or 9-inch tart pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes until just lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
- For the filling, add the chocolate to a medium bowl. Heat the cream (in a saucepan or microwave) until it starts to steam and small bubbles form at the edges. Pour the cream over the chocolate and let sit for 1-2 minutes. Stir to combine well; it will look separated and grainy as you first start to stir, but eventually it will combine into a glorious, glossy, thick mixture. Stir in the vanilla and salt.
- Pour the chocolate ganache into the cooled crust and spread evenly. Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour (or up to overnight). About an hour before serving (can do this up to 2-3 hours in advance), preheat the oven broiler and place an oven rack 5-7 inches away from the heating element.
- Cover the top of the pie with the cut marshmallows (cut side down). Broil the pie until the marshmallows puff and turn golden, about 1 minute, turning the pie several times to evenly brown the marshmallows. KEEP A CLOSE EYE ON THE PIE THE WHOLE TIME- it can go from beautiful to burned in a matter of seconds!
- Let the pie rest at room temp for about an hour or pop in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes to allow the chocolate layer to set up after being broiled. The pie can be refrigerated (or left at room temp) for 2-3 hours after the marshmallows have been toasted. Any longer and the marshmallows might get stickier and kind of wet.
- Slice the pie into pieces with a sharp knife (dip it in hot water and wipe clean between slices for more even cutting) and serve.
Notes
- Use a half semisweet and half bittersweet chocolate mix for a richer chocolate flavor, or semisweet alone for moderate sweetness.
- To cut large marshmallows evenly, grease kitchen scissors with nonstick spray and cut in half.
- Mini marshmallows can be used to fill gaps on top before broiling for more coverage.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Slice | |
| Calories | 520kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 257mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
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