Buttery graham cracker crust and marshmallow meringue are both good foils for rich bourbon-spiked ganache in this S’mores-inspired pie.
If you’ve been reading this blog for very long, then you know I love a spiked dessert. This Spiked S’mores Pie is a special one. It doesn’t take very long to make and the ingredients are simple. You can even replace the bourbon with your spirit of choice, but I recommend you try it with bourbon first. The oak and caramel notes lend beautiful depth of flavor.
Fall is in full swing here, complete with the yearly sniffles I get when the weather changes. It’s a mild inconvenience considering the months to come of lovely cool temperatures and glorious color. But I still need my creature comforts. Chocolate ganache spiked with bourbon and miles of toasted marshmallow is a cure-all, I tell ya!
There’s a reason for the high ratio of fluffy-toasty marshmallow to the more modest layer of rich, dense chocolate ganache. It strikes a balance! And the graham crust is essential – you can’t have a proper S’mores Pie without graham cracker in the mix, right?
There’s not a lot of time investment in making this pie, but you’ll have to wait around for the chocolate ganache to set. If you’re impatient like me, you can stick it in the freezer to speed things up. A chef’s torch will make quick work of toasting the meringue, but if you don’t have one, 2 minutes under the broiler will give it a nice color.
This pie is rich, which makes it a wonderful end to a dinner party paired with strong coffee.
Spiked S’mores Pie
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 tbsp. sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup butter melted
Bourbon ganache
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 18 oz. semisweet chocolate evenly chopped into fine pieces (you can also use chips
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp. bourbon
Marshmallow meringue
- 3 egg whites
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 7 oz. jar of marshmallow creme
- 2 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 chocolate bar
- 1 whole graham cracker
Instructions
Crust
- Whisk together crumbs, sugar and salt in a medium bowl. Add melted butter and stir until mixture resembles wet sand. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch pie pan or spring-form pan. Set aside.
Bourbon ganache
- Heat the heavy cream in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until very hot but not boiling. You may also heat the cream in a heat-proof bowl in the microwave at 1 minute intervals.
- Remove cream from heat source and pour in the chocolate. Let stand for 3 minutes. Whisk until chocolate has melted and mixture is completely smooth. Whisk in bourbon. Pour mixture over the graham cracker crust and refrigerate several hours until set (or store in the freezer for quicker setting time).
Marshmallow meringue
- Beat egg whites, vanilla and salt at high speed until foamy. Gradually add sugar 1 tbsp at a time, beating until stiff peaks form.
- Beat in 1/4 of the marshmallow creme. Repeat with remaining creme until meringue is well mixed and fluffy. Fold in mini marshmallows with a rubber spatula.
- Heap meringue in the middle of the pie and swirl with the back of a spoon or spatula. Brown with a kitchen torch. You may also brown in the oven on the “broil” setting, but be sure to watch it constantly so the meringue does not burn.
- Keep refrigerated. Garnish with chocolate bar and whole graham cracker. Bring slices to room temperature before serving.
Supplies:
BonJour Creme Brulee Chef’s Culinary Torch with Fuel Gauge, Brushed Aluminum
Ghirardelli Chocolate Baking Chips, Semi-Sweet Chocolate, 12-Ounce Bags (Pack of 6)
Gorgeous <3!
Mountain of Marshmallowy Magnificence! Love the addition of booze to make it "grown up"!
That looks scrumptious!! Amazing!!
seriously?! I will say it … everything that you post makes my mouth water. and is beautiful. thanks for sharing (everything) and i can't wait to try this one! you are BRILLIANT. seriously awesome.
OMG, that is A BOMB! What a fabulous pie. I love your autumn pictures.
Cheers,
Rosa
Is there another way to do it without the whites…they always freak me out! I so want to make this though!
Looks fabulous. I recently made s'more cookies which was a mission because I had to track down graham crackers in London. Definitely worth the hunt and now I can make this with the rest, yay!
@imagretch if you have an egg allergy, you could just top the pie with the marshmallow cream and toast it – but if it's the raw egg whites that are making you nervous then I'd suggest getting powdered egg whites. They are pasteurized and you can mix up the amount for three and replace fresh egg whites in this recipe.
Hope this helps! (Thanks!)
xxoo
i'll take a little extra bourbon…maybe on the side 😉 looks amazing!
Oh Heather this recipe is absolutely amazing!
I love your pics, they look great as always!
I went to the states one month ago and I bought your book, I love it!!!! 🙂
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This is so pretty! Love this idea!
Beautiful..I will be buying your book..You're amazing.
This sounds so perfect for a cool autumn night. What an awesome way to do S'mores!
Heather this is just beautiful!! And I LOOOOVE your boots!!
Woah. My brain seriously just fell out of my HEAD looking at this pie. I love that it's so pretty, I love that it's spiked, I just LOVE IT. And I LOVE YOUR BOOTS!!!!!!
Every single recipe that you post looks so absolutely amazing. I could really use some of that pie right now.
This is a ridiculously good looking pie. Got to love a spiked pie. I made a grasshopper one not too long ago
It's such a work of art! And the Bourbon ganache sounds heavenly and all mixed with smores…Heather, it's stunning!
This looks DELICIOUS! I'm definitely going to try this one!
Erica xo
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Oh my goodness, this looks divine. Loving the height and the sound of the bourbon ganache too. And the cake stand is awesome too!
-Lisa.
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Love that super thick marshmallow layer! Looks mouthwatering!
Oh my!! That looks AMAZING!
Wowzers. That looks incredible! Beautiful photos!
This pie looks INCREDIBLE. 😀 What a fabulous dessert.
Mmmmmmmmm. The ultimate s'mores creation
The pie looks amazing….but even more, who makes the cake stand….I must have this.
Thanks
Donna
this is amazing my family will flip when i bake this haha……. i am from down under in OZ land xx
Aaaah I love that first photo. I want to dive headfirst into the meringue…is that wrong?
OMG, I need this in my life!
Are you kidding? This is gorgeous!
L'aspetto di questo dolce è strepitoso, complimenti davvero!!!
This is amazing…as per usual : )
Not only do I want the pie, I want your dog (I'm allergic, sadly) and you must tell us where you got those fabulous boots! You are truly an amazing food artist!
My goodness this looks absolutely fantastic! Never have I wanted to stuff my face with toasted marshmallow more than right now 🙂
Wow. So pretty!
LOVE marshmallows!
Only you can elevate the humble camp fire sm'ores to a whole new level!!
A woman after my own heart. I can hardly think chocolate anymore without finding a way to add some bourbon. This really moves my favorite Girl Scout treat to a new adult level! Gorgeous.
OMG, I love this!!! and all of your photos are beautiful! 🙂
Yum yum yum!!
That looks scrumptious!!
S'mores & Bourbon? Yes please!
What a showstopper!! Adding this to my lists of must-makes!
Probably the most stunning pie I've ever seen!!
And I love those boots!!!
Sues
Bourbon ganache, I'm in!
How. AWESOME. Is. This. Pie! *drool*
Well doesn't that just look amazing. I'm going to have to try this out next weekend!
I have never heard of S'mores Pie but, it looks incredible! Can't wait to make it so I am adding it to my Pinterest now:)
Wow! Looks great! The pie reminds me on a cake I had a few years ago in Budapest. Will try making it myself ; )
Is it wrong that I want to take a nap on that delectable marshmallow cloud?