Step-by-step guide to making an easy, yet decadent, chocolate pie.
Ingredients
3 cups mini marshmallows (about 6 ounces)
2 1/2 cups cold heavy cream, divided
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 (12-ounce) bag semi-sweet chocolate chips (about 2 cups)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 (9-inch) fully baked pie crust or store bought or homemade cookie crumb crust
Instructions
Place 3 cups mini marshmallows, 1/2 cup of the heavy cream, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH in 30-second bursts, stirring between each, until the marshmallows are fully melted, about 2 minutes total. (Alternatively, melt in a small saucepan over low heat.)
Set aside about 2 tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate chips from a 12-ounce bag for garnish. Immediately add the remaining chocolate to the warm marshmallow mixture. Stir until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.
Set the chocolate-marshmallow mixture aside to cool until barely warm to the touch, about 30 minutes.
Place the remaining 2 cups cold heavy cream and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. (Alternatively, use an electric hand mixer or whisk and a large bowl.) Begin beating on low speed, gradually increase the speed to medium-high, and beat until stiff peaks form, 1 to 2 minutes.
Reserve and refrigerate about 1 cup of the whipped cream for topping the pie. Fold the remainig whipped cream into the cooled chocolate mixture until no streaks of cream remain.
Transfer the filling into a baked pastry crust or crumb crust and smooth into an even layer.
Refrigerate until the filling firms up, at least 1 hour and up to 3 hours. Top with the reserved whipped cream and chocolate chips.