Three simple components come together to make this pie deliciously well balanced. Buttery graham cracker crust and marshmallow meringue are both good foils for rich bourbon-spiked ganache.
18oz.semisweet chocolateevenly chopped into fine pieces (you can also use chips
1/4cupplus 2 tbsp. bourbon
Marshmallow meringue
3egg whites
1/2tspvanilla extract
Pinchof salt
1/4cupsugar
7oz.jar of marshmallow creme
2 1/2cupsmini marshmallows
1chocolate bar
1whole 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.
Keyword bourbon, champagne ganache, graham cracker crust, marshmallow meringue, S'mores