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Marshmallow Pie combines a fluffy filling with a crisp graham crust.
Relive the joy of childhood with every bite of this Marshmallow Pie. The moment it hits your palate, you'll be enveloped in a soft, creamy sweetness. The marshmallow filling, silky and airy, gently mingles with a cloud-like layer of imitation whipped cream—a delightful combination that makes each forkful feel like a celebration.
This pie doesn’t just satisfy a sweet tooth; it’s a sensory journey. The graham cracker crust offers a distinct contrast, providing a toasty, crumbly foundation that plays against the smooth filling. Press the crumbs evenly to ensure a crisp base that holds perfectly beneath the fluffy top. As you cut through the layers, the crust remains firm, enhancing each slice with a satisfying crunch.
Sharing this dessert brings smiles and nostalgia to the table. Aromas of lightly browned butter and sweet marshmallow linger as the pie sets, casting a warm, inviting charm over the kitchen. Patience is key: allowing the pie to chill transforms it into a cohesive masterpiece, ready to be shared among friends and family, bridging past and present with every blissful bite.
Ingredients
For the pie:
- 1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1/2 cup milk
- 10 ounces mini marshmallows
- 2 cups imitation whipped cream
For the topping:
- 1 teaspoon graham cracker crumbs
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, add 1 3/4 cups of the graham cracker crumbs, the sugar, and the melted butter and use a fork to combine until a crumbly mixture forms.
- Press the graham cracker mixture into a 9-inch pie plate to form a pie crust.
- Place the pie crust in the fridge to set.
- In a large sauce pot over medium-low heat, add the milk and the marshmallows.
- Stir the marshmallow mixture continuously, ensuring none of it sticks to the bottom of the pot, until melted.
- Transfer the melted marshmallows from the heat and allow it to cool slightly.
- Fold the imitation whipped cream into the marshmallow mixture.
- Pour the pie filling into the prepared crust.
- Sprinkle the filling with the remaining graham cracker crumbs.
- Allow the pie to chill for at least 6 hours and up to overnight.
- Slice and serve.
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