Coffee S'mores Pie

Name: Coffee S'mores Pie

Difficulty: Easy

Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

·         Graham cracker crust:

• 9 whole graham crackers, ground finely in a food processor
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons Nutella
• 1 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, melted
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

·         Coffee ganache:

• 12 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate (do not exceed 61% cacao), finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2" cubes
• 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons finely ground coffee beans

·         Meringue:

• 2 large egg whites
• 1/2 cup sugar
• Special equipment:One 9" metal or glass pie dish; a kitchen torch (optional)

Preparation:

·         For graham cracker crust:
Mix graham cracker crumbs and remaining ingredients in a small bowl to blend. Press mixture onto bottom and up sides of pie dish; chill until crust is firm, about 30 minutes.

·         For coffee ganache:
Place chocolate and butter in a large bowl. Bring cream, coffee, and 2 tablespoons water to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from heat; cover and let steep for 5 minutes.

·         Strain cream mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into bowl with chocolate and butter; discard coffee grounds. Stir until melted and ganache is smooth. Pour into chilled

·         For meringue:
Meringue Using an electric mixer with clean, dry beaters on medium speed, beat egg whites in a medium bowl until light and frothy. Add sugar in 4 additions, beating for 1 minute after each addition. Continue beating egg whites until stiff and glossy.

·         Spoon meringue over coffee ganache; swirl decoratively with a spatula or the back of a spoon. Using a kitchen torch, if desired, toast meringue until golden brown in spots. DO AHEAD: Pie can be made 8 hours ahead. Keep chilled.