Last week, as I was trying to patiently wait to indulge in Thanksgiving yumminess, I indulged my dangerous habit of reading food blogs. The number of amazing recipes is just mind-boggling! There is so much to be found...so much to be made...so much to be eaten.
Upon my perusal, I cam across this incredible recipe. Mmmm...s'more pie. It sounded incredible...a graham cracker crust, roasted almonds, smooth chocolate, and marshmallow topping. Really, how could I resist? I thought about this pie for days before I finally got around to making it (really, I was waiting on the chance to get to the store so I could buy heavy cream). On the day I finally decided to give it a go, I was so excited. I knew I didn't have everything that the recipe called for, but I figured I could substitute (such is life overseas). In the end, I only sort of followed the recipe. But it was still amazing!
Here is what I had to substitute/change:
- We can't get graham crackers here, but we can get a local cookie that has a somewhat similar flavor (Sari Gandum Digestive Biscuits for any of my expat friends)
- I didn't have any bittersweet chocolate (though I had had good intentions of going to a specialty baking store where I have seen it). I figured dark chocolate would do the trick!
- I didn't have bittersweet chocolate chips, either. My standby mini chips were fine
- The marshmallow topping: I didn't follow this part of the recipe at all. I had planned to, but time was getting low and I knew I already had homemade marshmallow fluff already made and in the fridge. I'll try the "real" recipe next time. I also didn't try to burn the top...I just threw some "graham cracker" crumbs and mini chocolate chips on top.
Even though I only sort of followed the recipe, it was fabulous. I loved it. The chocolate layer filled up more of the pie than I had anticipated so there wasn't as much room for the marshmallows. I will account for that next time. But this pie was so, so good. I craved it for days. I ate it for breakfast for three days straight. It will be made again. Mmmm....
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