Nutella Cream Pie

Nutella Cream Pie (see below for Nutella S'more Pie variation)

adapted from Food Network Magazine

1 prepared pie crust (regular pie crust or Oreo pie crust, both are delicious!)

2 cups milk

¼ cup sugar

¼ cup cornstarch

1/2 tsp. salt

4 large egg yolks

1 tsp. vanilla

4 oz. chopped bittersweet chocolate

3/4 cup nutella

1 cup whipping cream, whipped to soft peaks.

additional whipped cream and chocolate shavings for topping, if desired

Heat the milk in a large saucepan until hot but not boiling. Whisk the sugar, cornstarch and salt in a large bowl, then whisk in the egg yolks and vanilla. Whisk half of the hot milk into the egg mixture until smooth, then gradually whisk the egg mixture into the pan with the remaining milk. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture boils and thickens, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the chocolate and nutella until melted. Cool slightly, stirring to prevent a skin from forming. When slightly cooled, transfer to a bowl, press plastic wrap to surface of filling, and refrigerate until completely cool. Fold in whipped cream. Spread in crust and chill. Serve topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings, if desired

 If you want to make this into a Nutella S'mores Pie instead, prepare in graham cracker crust and top with marshmallow topping (below).

Marshmallow Topping:

3 egg whites

1 tsp. cream of tartar

1 ¼ cups powdered sugar

1 tsp. vanilla

 

Combine egg whites, cream of tartar, powdered sugar, and vanilla in large heatproof bowl set over simmering water. Beat with hand mixer until sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and beat until stiff. Spread over pie and toast with kitchen torch until golden. Refrigerate until ready to serve (best served immediately).