S'mores Pie
This makes enough for 1 x 9″ pie pan
Ingredients
For the Base
120g (1-1/4 cup) graham crumbs
30g (2 tbsp) unsalted butter, melted
For the Ganache
150g (1 cup) milk chocolate chips
150g (1 cup) dark chocolate chips
300g (1-1/3 cup) heavy cream
15g (1 tbsp) sugar
1 tsp (4g) coffee concentrate or 1 tsp instant coffee + 1 tsp hot water
1 tsp (4g) vanilla extract
3 egg yolks
For the Meringue
3 egg whites
150g (3/4 cup) sugar
Method
For the Base
- Mix the graham crumbs and butter together until it forms the texture of wet sand
- pour into the pie pan and pack down on the bottom and sides
- set aside
For the Chocolate Ganache
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, coffee, and vanilla.
- In a small saucepan bring the cream to a boil on medium high heat.
- Once it comes to a boil, take off heat and pour 1/3 into the egg yolks mixure, stirring the egg mixture simultaneously to temper the eggs.
- Pour the milk egg mixture back into the saucepan and whisk over medium heat for about 2 minutes or until it reaches 71C/160F.
- Strain the mixture over a sieve to catch any egg bits, and pour the hot milk mixture over the chocolate to melt. Let sit for 1 minute, then stir to combine.
- Set aside to cool, stirring once in a while, and pour into the graham base once it reaches room temperature.
For the Meringue
- Add the egg whites and sugar into a heatproof bowl and whisk over a small saucepan of simmering water. Stir until the sugar granules dissolve, about 3-5 minutes.
- Place into a stand mixer or use a hand mixer with a whisk attachment, and whip the egg whites until stiff peaks.
- Spoon over the chocolate pie, and broil for 3 minutes, or torch the top if you have one.
- Place in the fridge to set completely for 4-8 hours and enjoy once fully chilled.
Please note, if you would like to substitute with this for white chocolate to have a sweeter taste, use 200g cream, and 400g white chocolate, although I highly recommend going for a dark chocolate to have the bitterness balance the sweet meringue.