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No Bake S’Mores Pie

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This easy no bake s’mores pie recipe has a thick, creamy, chocolate filling topped with a marshmallow-y meringue that’s  browned with a torch for the perfect toasted marshmallow texture and flavor. You’ll love this pie!

Featured on Blogger’s Cook BA, Sept 2012

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When I saw this No Bake S’mores pie recipe it immediately whisked me back to the late 1960s and the weekend camping trips that were a major part of my life at that time.

Camping was something that we did a lot when I was a kid. Living just outside of Philadelphia in the 1960s meant that there were lots of wooded areas and campgrounds close by. I don’t know how it is now, but in 1967 Pennsylvania was still full of wilderness areas. My parents had an old Airstream trailer and Mom would get it packed up on Friday so we could leave for parts unknown as soon as Dad got home from work.

We’d camp somewhere different every weekend, often taking my very best friend, Chris (who is now an impressively famous artist). We’d hunt for all kinds of things in the woods, fish, run around – but mostly we’d enjoy that freedom you get when you are a kid and you are camping. I liked my marshmallows just golden, and I am sure he will correct me but I think he liked his burnt. Or, maybe he just said he did because he didn’t toast them as well as I did.

We’d camp until the chilly Pennsylvania autumn forced us to stop… and I always looked forward to the next time.

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This pie is so easy but it looks and tastes like a gourmet show stopper dessert. I saw it in the July issue of Bon Appetit  and knew that I was going to make it. The Bon Appetit version contains coffee but I left that out and added a bit of milk chocolate because I really wanted that real S’mores flavor. In the spirit of the campfire I also let the meringue get scorched in some areas… Use a kitchen torch for this part – it works great. I use a big blue plumber’s torch – it holds a lot of propane and it makes me feel tough. 😀

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I have probably mentioned this a hundred times before but… for really good meringues you have to add the sugar very slowly. Start with a clean bowl and whisk attachment, rinse both of them well with vinegar and use room temperature egg whites. Start adding the sugar when the egg whites are frothy and look like frosted glass.

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August holds the hottest days of the  year and it is really easy to just forget about dessert. This no bake s’mores pie will totally change your mind.

You can make it a few days ahead of time but don’t do the meringue until  right before serving. Take THIS to your next potluck and see what happens.

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No Bake S’Mores Pie

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An easy no bake pie that is sure to be a show stopper at any picnic or party. A chocolate graham cracker crust, ganache filling, and vanilla meringue topping will take you back to those gooey campfire s'mores - without the mosquitoes.
Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 8 -10 servings
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Ingredients

Graham Cracker Crust

  • 9 whole graham crackers, , ground to fine crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons Nutella
  • 1 ounce bittersweet chocolate, , melted
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, , melted

Ganache

  • 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, , finely chopped
  • 6 ounces milk chocolate, , finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, , cut into 1/2" cubes
  • 1 1/4 cups heavy cream

Meringue

  • 3 large egg whites
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Tahitian Vanilla
  • 2/3 cup sugar

Instructions

Graham Cracker Crust

  • Mix graham cracker crumbs and remaining ingredients until well blended. Mixture will be a little crumbly.
  • Press the chocolate crumb mixture into the pie dish covering the bottom and sides.
  • Chill for at least 30 minutes, or until the crust is firm.

Ganache

  • Heat the cream until bubbles form around the edges.
  • Add the chocolate, butter, and vanilla and stir until smooth.
  • Pour into the chilled crust.
  • Chill about an hour, or until the ganache is set.

Meringue

  • Rinse the bowl and whips of your mixer with vinegar.
  • Beat egg whites and vanilla until frothy.
  • Slowly add sugar, a tablespoon at a time and beat until no graininess remains.
  • Continue to beat the meringue until it is stiff and glossy.
  • Spoon the meringue over the ganache and make spikes with the back of a spoon.
  • Use a kitchen torch to brown the meringue.
  • Serve immediately or chill for up to 8 hours.
  • Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

You can serve the pie without browning the meringue if you want but it is more marshmallow-y when it is browned.
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Marye Audet is an experienced freelance writer, editor and blogger who lives just outside of Dallas, Texas with her family. A published author, Marye believes that gathering friends and family around the table ultimately strengthens society as a whole - and there's no better way to do it than with Southern comfort food.

Comments

  6. Catherine says

    May 15, 2015 at 9:56 pm

    Dear Marye, what wonderful memories. You definitely captured the spirit of your childhood with this wonderful pie. I love it….perfect for all occasions. xo, Catherine

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  8. allie @ Through Her Looking Glass says

    May 15, 2015 at 12:00 pm


    I learned so much about meringue, Marye. Thank you. I didn’t know adding the sugar gradually was so important. Got this great recipe filed away. Good for you with the plumber’s torch, I can see you with it! Woo hoo. I need to get me one too.

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    • Marye Audet says

      March 20, 2015 at 1:53 pm

      It wasnt perfect but in a lot of ways it really was magical. 🙂 I’d love to redo an old airstream on my property to turn into my office space!

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