s’mores french silk pie;
Velvety chocolate filling, encased by a crumbly graham cracker crust and topped with a lightly toasted marshmallow fluff topping. S’mores French silk pie is always a favorite for my chocolate lovers out there! We always need a chocolate dessert (or four) on our Thanksgiving table. So why not make this S’mores French Silk Pie?
This recipe is easily scaled to adjust for time, so it’s the perfect ending to a Thanksgiving meal!
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This recipe is easily scaled to adjust for time, so it’s the perfect ending to a Thanksgiving meal! If you want to go the whole 9 yards homemade, make your own marshmallow fluff ahead of time. This keeps well for up to a week in the fridge, so you can cut down on the craziness day-of.
But if you’re already running around like a crazy person, go for that store-bought fluff and marshmallows for topping, and even cut out baking the crust! Grab a pre-made graham cracker crust from the store, and all you need to do is whip up the chocolate mousse filling.
Fall is always pie season, and Thanksgiving is the perfect reason to whip up a pie. Pies are perfect for sharing and bringing the family, friends—whoever you celebrate with together. When making a pie, I always start with the crust. I like to make my own graham cracker crust when time allows. If you’re cooking a whole meal with lots of moving parts, consider skipping the crust and grabbing a store-bought graham cracker crust.
Or make the crust ahead of time, to make your life easier. Tackling a Thanksgiving meal is hard enough, so make sure you balance your time wisely! I slightly prefer a homemade crust on this S’mores French Silk pie because I think it tastes extra delicious and helps me cater to my own gluten intolerance but a store-bought one still tastes delicious! And if it saves you some stress it’s totally worth it.
I recommend filling the pie about an hour or two before serving if possible. If timing does not allow, that’s ok! You can make this s’mores French silk pie up to a day in advance and set it in the fridge. If you have a full fridge it can help to make this pie in a pie plate that has a lid so you can stack other dishes on it and not worry about smooshing the s’mores fluff.
When it comes to marshmallow fluff, again, you have options. Make homemade marshmallow fluff if you dare—it’s surprisingly easy if you have a stand mixer and a candy thermometer. It’s so light and fluffy and luscious when you make it from scratch. But once again, no shame in storebought, it’s still yummy and may save you a headache! You can make the marshmallow fluff up to a week in advance, just make sure to keep it refrigerated until the big day.
In order to get that classic “toasty s’mores” look, you’ll need a blowtorch. This is not the recipe to use your oven broiler. The whipped cream chocolate mousse in this s’mores french silk pie is delicate and won’t stand up to the heat. Throwing this pie in the oven will turn your s’mores french silk pie into chocolate soup in a crust.
This is not the recipe to use your oven broiler.
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But if you don’t have a blowtorch, don’t worry! You can still make a decadent pie by scattering mini marshmallows and chocolate chips on top. Or if you have the patience, make concentric circles with chocolate chips, and sprinkle the center with crushed graham cracker crumbs. It’ll still be a hit! You can even toss on some dehydrated marshmallows for a little crunchy texture that’s thematically delicious.
I decorated this one with homemade brownie batter marshmallows for even more chocolatey goodness. And then I sprinkled in chocolate chips. Because, well, we all want s’more! (Did you know that is literally where the word s’mores comes from? It’s very literal, but I’m here for it.) The sky’s the limit when it comes from toppings! Or maybe your mouth’s the limit.
For even more chocolatey goodness, decorate with homemade brownie batter marshmallows!
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What do you think? What are your favorite Thanksgiving pies? Will this s’mores French silk pie make it to your dessert table this holiday season? It’s definitely on mine!
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- A twist on the classic pumpkin pie, this caramelized honey pumpkin pie takes a delicious pumpkin pie to a whole new level! Plus, a bonus: chai whipped cream to serve together!
- When it comes to pies, you can never have too many! Lattice Apple pie is a classic favorite. Impress your guests by serving with brown sugar cinnamon ice cream if you’re feeling up to the challenge of making your own ice cream.
- Fresh made biscuits? Yes please! Try these miso biscuits for a salty umami side dish, or go for my favorite homemade sour cream and chive biscuits.
- Try brown sugar bacon wrapped water chestnuts for an appetizer with a satisfying crunch and a whole lot of delicious sweet and savory flavor! Or try these baked stuffed ham and Swiss rolls for a handheld fan-favorite! Perfect for sending the kids out to play football or whatever your traditions are!
- For your veggie sides, change it up and make this Parmesan zucchini—it’s so easy and so delicious!
- Need a quick meal to serve while you’re waiting on that Turkey? You can’t get easier than 15-minute eggroll in a bowl.
- And once you’re stuffed full of Turkey and a delicious Thanksgiving dinner, don’t forget to make the everyday Thanksgiving sandwich with that leftover Turkey! Thanksgiving just keeps on giving.
s’mores french silk pie
Equipment
- blowtorch (optional)
Ingredients
graham cracker crust;
- 15 graham crackers (roughly 1½ sleeves)
- 5 Tbsp butter melted
- 1 egg
chocolate filling:
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 2 cups heavy cream separated
- 1 Tbsp sugar
marshmallow topping;
- 1½ cups marshmallow fluff (use store-bought or make your own)
- marshmallows, chocolate chips, graham cracker crumbs, or any toppings to decorate
Instructions
graham cracker crust;
- (Optional: skip this section and use a premade graham cracker pie crust.)
- Add roughly 15 graham cracker sheets to a food processor and blitz until finely crushed. (Alternatively, add to a bag and crush the graham crackers by hand or with a rolling pin until a fine crumb has been achieved.) Add the crumbs to a bowl.
- Melt 5 Tbsp of butter (I just use the microwave) and add to the bowl with the crumbs. Add 1 egg to the graham crackers and mix until evenly coated in the liquids.
- Press into the pan of a 9” pie plate or tin, damping down the crumbs to form a compact crust. Use your fingers to push the crumbs up the side for a full crust.
- Bake for 5-7 minutes at 350°F. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
chocolate filling:
- Add 1½ cups heavy cream to the basin of your stand mixer or a bowl. Reserve the remaining ½ cup of heavy cream. In a stand mixer fixed with the whisk attachment or with an electric hand mixer, whip until stiff peaks form ~5 minutes.
- Meanwhile add ½ cup cream and 1 cup chocolate chips to a microwave safe bowl. Zap in the microwave on 30 second increments, stirring vigorously between each increment to melt the chocolate. Repeat until the chocolate is smooth, creamy, and glossy.
- Add the chocolate to the whipped cream mixture and gently fold it in. Scrape the chocolate mixture into the prepared pie crust and fill to the top. (You may have some filling left over depending on the thickness of your crust and the size of your pie pan. Set aside and serve as chocolate mousse later!)
- Chill for up to 24 hours.
marshmallow topping;
- (Optional: make your own homemade marshmallow fluff!)
- Spread the marshmallow fluff atop the chocolate mixture.
- Decorate as desired. Decorate with homemade or storebougjt marshmallows and chocolate chips as desired. Torch with a blowtorch if available. Chill and serve.
