These Hot Chocolate Pie Bars are too good to be true. Decadent dessert made with graham crackers crust, luscious chocolate filling and toasted marshmallows. Oh, and it requires only 6 ingredients.
Equipment
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Glass 8X8-inch Pan
Ingredients
Crust
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup butter melted
Filling
- 1 2/3 cups heavy cream divided
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder *optional but delicious for intensifying chocolate flavor
- 12 oz bittersweet chocolate at least 60% finelly chopped*
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Topping
- marshmallows
Instructions
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Line a 8 x-8 inch baking dish with parchment paper, allowing extra parchment to hang over the edges.
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Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until well blended. Press this mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Place in freezer while you make the filling.
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Place the chopped chocolate into a heat-proof bowl. In a saucepan, heat 2/3 cup heavy cream and espresso powder over medium-high heat until it only just begins to boil.
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Pour the hot heavy cream over the chocolate. Allow to stand for 3 – 4 minutes, then stir until you get a glossy, smooth chocolate ganache. Stir in salt. Let cool until warm.
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In a separate bowl, whip the remaining 1 cup heavy cream until stiff peaks only just begin to form.
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Once the chocolate ganache has cooled, gently fold the whipped cream into it until fully incorporated.
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Transfer the chocolate filling into the graham cracker crust and smooth out the top. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until the filling is completely set.
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Slice into squares. Place a marshmallow on top of each bar. Toast the marshmallows with a kitchen torch. Serve!