Easy S’mores Pie

If there was ever a dessert that tasted like summer, Easy S’mores Pie would be it. Every bite has the flavors we all love from a classic campfire s’more, starting with a buttery graham cracker crust, a rich and creamy chocolate filling, and a layer of perfectly toasted marshmallows. It’s everything you love about the nostalgic treat without needing a fire pit, making it the perfect dessert for backyard barbecues, holidays, birthday parties, and family gatherings.

• Everything you love about classic s’mores in pie form. Rich chocolate, toasted marshmallows, and a buttery graham cracker crust come together in every bite.
• Perfect for making ahead. Prepare the pie in advance, then toast the marshmallows just before serving.
• A crowd favorite. This is the kind of dessert people gather around, making it perfect for birthdays, holidays, cookouts, and summer celebrations.
• Simple ingredients. No complicated techniques or specialty ingredients required.
• Easy to customize. Use homemade chocolate pastry cream or your favorite chocolate pudding depending on how much time you have.

• Graham Cracker Crumbs – Graham cracker crumbs create the buttery, crisp foundation of this Easy S’mores Pie while delivering that classic campfire flavor everyone loves.
• Unsalted Butter – Melted butter binds the graham cracker crumbs together and creates a rich, sturdy crust that slices beautifully.
• Chocolate Pudding or Homemade Chocolate Pastry Cream – Choose instant chocolate pudding for a quick shortcut or homemade chocolate pastry cream for an extra rich, silky filling.
• Whole Milk – Whole milk creates a smooth, creamy pastry cream with a rich chocolate flavor and velvety texture.
• Egg Yolks – Egg yolks give the pastry cream its luxurious texture and beautiful richness.
• Whole Egg – One whole egg helps create a stable, creamy filling that slices perfectly.
• Granulated Sugar – Sugar sweetens the filling while balancing the deep chocolate flavor.
• Vanilla Bean Paste – Vanilla enhances the chocolate and adds warm bakery-style flavor.
• Kosher Salt – Just a pinch brightens the chocolate and balances the sweetness.
• Cornstarch – Cornstarch thickens the pastry cream so every slice holds together beautifully.
• Dark or Semi-Sweet Chocolate – Melted chocolate creates the rich, decadent filling that makes this pie taste like a gourmet dessert.
• Unsweetened Cocoa Powder – Cocoa powder deepens the chocolate flavor and makes the filling even more indulgent.
• Mini Marshmallows – Toasted marshmallows are the finishing touch that transforms this chocolate pie into the ultimate S’mores Pie.

• Add the graham cracker crumbs to a 9-inch pie plate.
• Drizzle the melted butter over the crumbs and mix until evenly coated. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of the pie plate using the bottom of a measuring cup.
• Chill or bake according to your preferred crust method, then allow it to cool completely.
• Prepare the chocolate filling. Either prepare the instant chocolate pudding according to the package directions or make the homemade Chocolate Pastry Cream. Allow the filling to cool completely before assembling the pie.
• Spread the prepared chocolate filling evenly into the cooled graham cracker crust.
• Top the pie with an even layer of mini marshmallows.
• Using a kitchen torch, toast the marshmallows until they’re golden brown and lightly toasted. If you don’t have a kitchen torch, place the pie under the oven broiler for 30 to 60 seconds, watching carefully.
• Slice and serve immediately, or refrigerate until you’re ready to enjoy.

• Press the graham cracker crust firmly into the pie plate using the bottom of a measuring cup to help it hold together after slicing.
• Chill the chocolate filling completely before adding the marshmallows.
• Toast the marshmallows just before serving for the best texture and presentation.
• If using your oven broiler instead of a kitchen torch, don’t walk away.
• Marshmallows can brown in less than a minute.
• Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours before slicing so the filling has time to fully set.
• Wipe your knife clean between slices for bakery-style presentation.
• For the richest chocolate flavor, use homemade chocolate pastry cream instead of instant pudding.

• Easy S’mores Pie is an excellent make-ahead dessert.
• Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. The marshmallows will soften slightly over time, but the pie will still be delicious.
• For the best presentation, prepare the graham cracker crust and chocolate filling up to 2 days in advance. Keep the pie covered in the refrigerator, then add the marshmallows and toast them just before serving.
• You can also freeze the pie before adding the marshmallows. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap followed by aluminum foil and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then top with fresh marshmallows and toast before serving. I don’t recommend freezing the finished marshmallow topping since it won’t keep the same soft, fluffy texture after thawing.