No-Bake S’mores Pie
It’s 4th of July week, which means it’s picnic time! Do you have a menu planned for Thursday yet? Mine is almost complete, just putting the finishing touches on it. If you’re in the market for a fabulous no-bake dessert this week, this pie fits the bill. It’s flat-out scorching in many areas of the country right now, so anything that doesn’t require an oven is a bonus, right!? One of my favorite things about summer picnics is when the graham crackers, chocolate and marshmallows get busted out once the sun goes down. I am an unabashed s’mores lover; no summer is complete without them. When I saw a no-bake s’mores pie, I just had to make it!
The base of this pie is an easy graham cracker crust that, thanks to some malted milk powder, has a really unique flavor, setting it apart from a “regular” graham cracker crust. The crust is topped with a chocolate filling that’s more like a chocolate truffle filling. The recipe calls for bittersweet chocolate, but if you prefer milk or semisweet, you could certainly substitute either one of those without an issue. Finally, the pie is covered in marshmallows (you can’t have s’mores without marshmallows!). Once they’re set, grab a kitchen torch to them and toast them up!
If s’mores are a must on your summer menu, you can’t go wrong with this pie. It’s fairly quick, super easy, and I love adding to my no-bake recipe collection. It’s a great way to get that fabulous s’mores flavor without putting marshmallows on sticks (although nothing beats blowing out a marshmallow on fire!).
(If you’re interested in more s’mores-inspired desserts, check out my new S’mores Galore! Pinterest board.)
MY OTHER RECIPES
One year ago: Blueberry-Lemon Buttermilk Bundt Cake
Two years ago: Cherry Crisp
Three years ago: Monster Cookies
Four years ago: No-Bake Chocolate, Peanut Butter & Oatmeal Cookies
Five years ago: Wedding Shower Cake
No-Bake S'mores Pie
An easy no-bake recipe for a fabulous s’mores pie – graham cracker crust, chocolate truffle filling and toasted marshmallows on top.
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup malted milk powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup heavy cream
For the Chocolate Filling:
- 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- 1½ teaspoons light corn syrup
- 2½ tablespoons unsalted butter
For the Marshmallow Topping:
- 1 (10-ounce) bag marshmallows
Directions:
- Make the Graham Cracker Crust: In a large bowl, whisk together the graham cracker crumbs, malted milk powder, sugar and salt. In a measuring cup, whisk together the melted butter and heavy cream, then pour over the crumb mixture. Using a rubber spatula, fold and mix and the ingredients together until all of the dry ingredients are evenly moistened. Turn the mixture out into a 9-inch pie plate and press evenly along the bottom and up the sides of the pan. Refrigerate while the chocolate filling is prepared.
- Make the Chocolate Filling: Place the chopped chocolate in a medium bowl. Combine the heavy cream and corn syrup in a small saucepan and place over medium heat. Warm the mixture until it is just barely boiling. Remove from the heat and pour over the chopped chocolate. Let sit for 1 minutes, then gently begin stirring with a rubber spatula (starting in the middle and working your way out), mixing until all of the chocolate is melted and combined. Add the butter and stir until melted and incorporated. (If the mixture cools down too much to totally melt the chocolate or butter, microwave in 10-second increments on 50% power, stirring until everything is completely melted together.)
- Pour the chocolate mixture into the chilled pie crust and spread into an even layer. Gently press the marshmallows into the chocolate filling, covering the top of the pie with marshmallows. Chill the pie briefly (30 minutes to 1 hour) to allow the chocolate the set. When ready to serve, use a kitchen torch to toast the marshmallows. The pie can be kept at room temperature as long as it’s not warmer than about 72 degrees. If your kitchen is warmer than that, then I would refrigerate the pie so the chocolate filling doesn’t melt.
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(Recipe from Hummingbird High)
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I love anything and everything s’mores, so this looks delicious. I love that its no-bake and that there’s malt powder in the crust!
Whoa! This pie is incredible! I love how simple and easy it is. Perfect 4th of July dessert!
Ah, so simple yet so brilliant! I love a truffle pie, but I’ve never had one with charred marshmallows before. I can’t wait to try this. I’ve been looking for an excuse to buy a torch.
Whoa! Smores. In a pie! And any recipe that uses a kitchen torch….that’s exciting! I swear I’m not a pyro maniac but half the fun in creme brulee, bananas foster, etc. is that I get to light it on fire. I love that this pie is the same :) Pinned.
This looks amaaaazing! Love the toasty marshmallows and the fact that it’s no-bake!
Wow! Bright Idea! I bet it tastes soo good! I can integrate this with the current dish line up for the next fun wedding I’ll be catering this july. I’ll suggest this to the couple. I think they’d be really happy to see this in their menu. Thanks for this idea, I’ll share you pics once I’ve tried it first at home.
Jessica :)
Wonderful recipe and I love that it is no bake! That is perfect for this hot weather! Hmmm, I may have to make this for the 4th of July!!
You had me at no-bake! In the Texas heat, any no bake treat is a winner, and this looks absolutely amazing!
Love the malted milk powder in the crust!!! We used it for shakes in a little diner I used to work in, but I have NO IDEA where to buy it. Where did you find yours?
You can buy malted milk powder in any grocery store. It is with the nesquick and powdered milk.
Thanks, Penny! I’ve never noticed it– I’ll have to look!
Hi Heather, I buy mine from King Arthur Flour, I’ve never been able to find it at my grocery store.
Oh how I wish I could reach through the screen and grab a slice for breakfast! Those perfectly toasted marshmallows look amazing!!
I love no-bake recipes, especially during the summer months. This one sounds delicious!
This is my kind of dessert. I saw marshmallows shaped like stars at Target that would be so cute on this pie for July 4th!
You had me at “chocolate truffle filling.”
Toasted marshmallow and chocolate in a pie? Who can not like this? Such a true style american dessert.
I love this idea! Do you always crush your own graham crackers? I know you can buy graham cracker crumbs but I would imagine there’s other ‘stuff’ in there.
Hi Dee, Sometimes I crush graham crackers, sometimes I buy the graham cracker crumbs, it all depends on what I already have in my pantry :)
Absolutely love this pie! Perfect way to enjoy s’mores in this heat!
We’re not allowed to have campfires where we live despite all the rain we’re getting, and I am always looking for a good S’more substitute. Last week it was mini s’more cups, but this pie will headline our 4th party! Can’t wait!!
Oh my gosh! That looks so good! I’ve had a bag of marshmallows sitting on my counter and was looking for something to make other than rice krispies! I’m absolutely making this pie!
I was introduced to smores by my American friend and we made it together for our church fund raising. This post makes me think of her..
Anything with no bake and looks this good I am 100% making this! Already added all the ingredients to my shopping list! Major great share, thank you!
Oh my gosh – beautiful photography! I could reach right into my screen and eat that.
I totally made a similar pie a few weeks ago but yours looks so much easier! You’ve really got me craving this now…..
What a great idea for the crust, sounds like the perfect pie for this weekend!
Michelle – would you please tell me the pattern of the fork in the s’mores pie pictures? Love its classic simple lines.
Hi Marla, They are Oneida; I just got them not too long ago, they were on sale at Macy’s. I don’t know what the pattern is though.
Thank you much!
I think I found them and if so, the pattern name is Moda.
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Wow, I love the addition of malt powder in the crust! Malt powder is so underrated, I would use it for everything if I could!
This sounds great! Can the filing be made without corn syrup or with honey instead?
Hi Jen, You could use honey (the flavor might be a little strong, though)… a better substitute would be Lyle’s golden syrup.
It’s no bake! I am on board!
Smores for the win! This looks sooooo yummmmmyyyy
Oh gosh…i LOVE s’mores anything! Love the “no bake” aspect of this too!
Malted milk powder in the crust is a great idea! I can’t wait to try it. I’ve been looking for an excuse to buy a torch and this looks like a good one :)
I turned your s’mores ice cream into a s’mores ice cream pie – use a graham cracker crust, spoon choc syrup on the bottom and top with that FABULOUS toasted marshmallow ice cream of yours.
I’ll be making it this weekend. You have killer recipes. Thanks!
Chocolate truffle filling? Sign me up!
I love s’mores anything and especially love that you don’t even have to bake this!
can i use the broiler to toast the marshmallows?
You can, but I would watch it very closely; the marshmallows will brown quickly, and you don’t want the chocolate to melt.
Darn it .. I’m sorry, I already asked a question, but, I was at Stop & Shop this morning and didn’t find any Malted Milk Powder. Can I use Ovaltine?
Hi Dee, I think that would work fine, either the vanilla or the chocolate, depending on the flavor you’d like.
So brilliant to make a no-bake version! Perfect for scorching summer days – and to bring along to a Fourth of July gathering. People would rave. Love how simple this looks. The chocolate layer … ahhhh. No words.
Paradise!
This looks amazingly good! S’mores everything is the best, love this pie version!
I made this for 4th of July and it was a huge success! We are visiting our daughter so I cheated a little and used a pre-made graham cracker crust. I used mini marshmallows too which made a super cute mosaic pattern on top. My torch was at home so a quick run under the broiler gave those minis a lovely brown puff (after the pie had chilled a couple of hours!). Very delicious indeed!
My pie is chilling in the fridge right now :).
Fantastic! Mmmmmmm yummy!,
Holy cow, how did I miss this?!! Thanks for giving my recipe a try!
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I was excited to try this. Who doesn’t love s’mores! I made a vegan version and also used a premade Oreo crust. The one disappointment was that there wasn’t nearly enough filling. My pie looks kind of sad, lol! If I make it again, I think I’d double it, or maybe use mini crusts. Overall, very easy and tasty. :)
hi can i use cocoa powder (instead of malted milk powder) and any other biscuit instead of graham crackers ? than kyou
Yes to both!
thank you !
quick question : substitute for using kitchen torch ? thank you
Hi Sana, You can put it under the broiler, but if you do, make sure that the pie plate you’re using is broiler safe (I don’t believe glass is).
How can I toast the marshmallows if I don’t have a torch?
Under the broiler!