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Coffee S'mores Pie

Name: Coffee S'mores Pie
Ingredients: 9 whole graham crackers, ground finely in a food processor; 2 tablespoons heavy cream; 2 tablespoons Nutella; 1 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, melted; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted; 12 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate (do not exceed 61% cacao), finely chopped; 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2" cubes; 1 1/4 cups heavy cream; 2 tablespoons finely ground coffee beans; 2 large egg whites; 1/2 cup sugar; One 9" metal or glass pie dish; a kitchen torch (optional)

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Mix graham cracker crumbs and remaining ingredients in a small bowl to blend. Press mixture onto bottom and up sides of pie dish; chill until crust is firm, about 30 minutes.
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Place chocolate and butter in a large bowl. Bring cream, coffee, and 2 tablespoons water to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from heat; cover and let steep for 5 minutes.
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Strain cream mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into bowl with chocolate and butter; discard coffee grounds. Stir until melted and ganache is smooth. Pour into chilled crust; smooth top. Chill until set, about 1 hour.
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Meringue Using an electric mixer with clean, dry beaters on medium speed, beat egg whites in a medium bowl until light and frothy. Add sugar in 4 additions, beating for 1 minute after each addition. Continue beating egg whites until stiff and glossy.
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Spoon meringue over coffee ganache; swirl decoratively with a spatula or the back of a spoon. Using a kitchen torch, if desired, toast meringue until golden brown in spots. DO AHEAD: Pie can be made 8 hours ahead. Keep chilled.

Recipes sourced from Epicurious.com.

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