Party Pie

• servings: 8 servings
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 4 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

6 ounces milk chocolate bars with or without almonds, broken into pieces

1/2 cup milk

1 (10-ounce) bag marshmallows, preferably mini, plus more for decorating

1 teaspoon vanilla extract, divided, optional

1 cup heavy cream, plus more for decorating

1 (9 or 10-inch) graham cracker crust (store-bought or homemade)

Directions

Melt the chocolate: Add water to a double boiler or saucepan to cover the bottom by 1/2 to 1 inch. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low so the water is simmering. Place the chocolate pieces and milk into the double boiler insert or another metal bowl. If using a separate bowl, place it on top of the saucepan. Make sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water. Once the chocolate starts to melt, stir it. Cook, stirring often, until all the chocolate pieces have broken down and melted, about 4 minutes.

Add the marshmallows: Once the chocolate has melted, add the marshmallows, a handful at a time, stirring after each addition until they are all melted. Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek

Cool the chocolate: Remove the chocolate mixture from the heat, pour it into a large bowl, and stir in 1/2 teaspoon of the vanilla (if using). Transfer the bowl to the refrigerator and let the mixture chill until it becomes slightly thicker, 30 to 60 minutes.

Make the whipped cream: In a second large bowl, use a whisk or hand mixer to beat the heavy cream until it forms soft peaks with slightly curled tips. Stir in the remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (if using).

Fill and chill the pie: Use a rubber spatula to fold the whipped cream into the chilled chocolate mixture, then spoon into the graham cracker crust. Chill the pie in the refrigerator until firm, 3 to 4 hours, and up to overnight, if you’re making it ahead of time for a party. Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric SebrekSimply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric SebrekSimply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek

Serve: When ready to serve, top with additional whipped cream or marshmallows, as desired. The finished pie should last in the refrigerator for three to five days, but in most cases, it will only last a day because you or your family will devour it. Love the recipe? Leave us stars and a comment below! Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek

Nutrition

• Calories: 450 kcal
• Total Fat: 23 g
• Saturated Fat: 12 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 40 mg
• Sodium: 168 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 58 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1 g
• Total Sugars: 37 g
• Protein: 5 g