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No Bake S’Mores Pie

August 9, 2012 by Marye Audet 29 Comments

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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!

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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.

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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. 😀

meringue

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

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 Time1 hr 30 mins
Total Time1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 8 -10 servings
Author: Marye Audet

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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Filed Under: Best Dessert Recipes: Family Favorites, Pies and Pastries Tagged With: chocolate pies, easy no bake pie recipes, no bake s'mores pie

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Comments

  1. Nutmeg Nanny says

    May 26, 2016 at 7:37 pm

    This pie is perfect for summer!

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    • Marye Audet says

      May 26, 2016 at 10:38 pm

      Totally. Love that I don’t have to heat up the kitchen

      Reply
  2. Adriana Lopez Martin says

    May 25, 2016 at 11:17 pm

    Oh my goodness smores are my guilty pleasure loving this recipe of yours =)

    Reply
    • Marye Audet says

      May 26, 2016 at 7:37 am

      🙂 Thank you!

      Reply
  3. Chrisy @ Homemade Hooplah says

    May 25, 2016 at 11:15 pm

    You’re so speaking my language right now! This would be too perfect for any summer grilling party 😀

    Reply
    • Marye Audet says

      May 26, 2016 at 7:36 am

      Thanks! Yep… it goes fast!

      Reply
  4. Erin says

    May 25, 2016 at 10:24 pm

    Excellent meringue tips! I didn’t know!

    Reply
    • Marye Audet says

      May 26, 2016 at 7:36 am

      🙂 thanks! Meringue is tricky stuff!

      Reply
  5. melissa @ treats with a twist says

    May 25, 2016 at 4:01 pm

    OMG that fluffy toasted top is everything!!

    Reply
    • Marye Audet says

      May 26, 2016 at 7:34 am

      It is totally irresistible!!

      Reply
  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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    • Marye Audet says

      May 17, 2015 at 1:27 pm

      🙂 this was an amazing pie!

      Reply
  7. Karen @ Karen's Kitchen Stories says

    May 15, 2015 at 8:45 pm

    How lucky to have such wonderful memories! This pie is beautiful too!

    Reply
    • Marye Audet says

      May 17, 2015 at 1:27 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  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.

    Reply
    • Marye Audet says

      May 17, 2015 at 1:30 pm

      Thanks Allie!

      Reply
  9. Karly says

    March 22, 2015 at 8:53 pm

    S’Mores, you say?! Delicious!

    Reply
    • Marye Audet says

      March 23, 2015 at 7:40 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  10. Des @ Life's Ambrosia says

    March 20, 2015 at 4:01 pm

    Look at all that whipped cream! We’ve been making s’mores with our backyard firepit but only in the summer. I like that I can make this pie year round and get that true summer flavor!

    Reply
    • Marye Audet says

      March 21, 2015 at 4:23 pm

      Totally true!

      Reply
  11. Stephanie Stuart says

    March 20, 2015 at 1:42 pm

    Sounds wonderful, maybe it’s just me but the pictures aren’t showing up for me. I have to click on the tiny little itty bitty grey box for it to pop up in a new window. I hope everything is okay!

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    • Stephanie Stuart says

      March 20, 2015 at 1:42 pm

      never mind now your pics are coming up! looks scrumptious!

      Reply
    • Marye Audet says

      March 20, 2015 at 1:53 pm

      Glad it was resolved. It’s been ok for me. Maybe a quick glitch?

      Reply
  12. Jenny (VintageSugarcube) says

    March 20, 2015 at 9:51 am

    Your childhood sounds magical. I swooooooon every time I see an Airstream. Don’t ya just love the beauty in how a recipe can bring back so many good memories? And that pie looks deeeelish.

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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!

      Reply
  13. Tonia says

    March 20, 2015 at 9:19 am

    What great memories! We try to go camping with our kids during the summer, but don’t go as often as we would like to.

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    • Marye Audet says

      March 20, 2015 at 1:51 pm

      I haven’t been in years but it’s a great way to build memories!

      Reply
  14. Miranda @ Cookie Dough & Oven Mitt says

    March 20, 2015 at 8:35 am

    Oh my! This pie looks so so good. I camped a lot in Pennsylvania as a child too. It’s still one of my most favorite things to do.

    Reply
    • Marye Audet says

      March 20, 2015 at 1:52 pm

      It’s a wonderful place to camp. Way back when there was a lot of exploring to do~

      Reply

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