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Possum Pie

Betsi
Possum pie, also known as chocolate lush, is a light and airy chocolate crème pie with a whipped topping. This recipe shows you how to make homemade méringue and chocolate crème to make an truly special dessert.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Additional Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 50 minutes
Servings 1 pie
Calories 606 kcal

Ingredients
  

Pecan Crust

  • 1 C flour
  • 1/2 C unsalted sweet cream butter melted
  • 1/4 C light brown sugar
  • 3/4 C pecans chopped

Chocolate Creme

  • 1 1/2 C whole milk
  • 1/2 C semi sweet chocolate chips
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1/2 C sugar
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/8 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Marshamallow Meringue

  • 1/2 C sugar
  • 2 7 oz jar of Marshmallow Creme
  • 6 large egg whites room temp
  • 2 tsp cream of tartar
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 C mini chocolate chips for topping

Instructions
 

  • For the Crust
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • In a large bowl combine the melted butter, flour, brown sugar and pecans with a fork
  • Push crust into a 9 inch pie dish and bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes or just until the crust begins to brown
  • For the chocolate crème
  • Using a medium sauce pan, combine the milk and chocolate chips
  • Place sauce pan over high heat and gradually stir until melted, about 1-2 minutes
  • In a large bowl, mix together the egg yolk, and sugar until the eggs turn a pale yellow
  • Mix in the cornstarch, salt, and vanilla until combined
  • Gradually combine the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture. Make sure you are whisking the egg mixture while pouring the chocolate mixture into it to avoid scrambling the eggs
  • Pour the combined mixture back into the sauce pan and place on the stove on medium to high heat and bring to a boil while gradually whisking the mixture.
  • Remove from heat and whisk for about 2 minutes
  • Pour chocolate crème into the baked pie crust
  • Cover the chocolate crème with plastic wrap and place into the fridge for 5 hours
  • For the meringue
  • In a large bowl, scoop the marshmallow fluff into the bowl and set aside
  • Using a standing mixer, beat the egg whites, salt and cream of tarter until foamy.
  • Gradually beat in the sugar into the egg whites until stiff peaks form
  • Gently fold in the egg whites into the marshmallow fluff until fully incorporated
  • Spoon half of the marshmallow meringue into a piping bag and the other half onto the top of the pie
  • Spread evenly with a knife
  • Pipe meringue all across the top of the pie
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees or you can use a kitchen flame torch
  • Using the oven, place pie in middle rack for 5-8 minutes or until the meringue is lightly browned
  • Using a flame torch, lightly toast the meringue
  • Sprinkle mini chocolate chips and pecans onto the top of the pie
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 606kcalCarbohydrates: 92gProtein: 9gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 338mgFiber: 2gSugar: 66g
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