Marshmallow Whipped Cream Dessert

📜 Collection: John B. Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Desserts A delightful chilled dessert featuring a fluffy marshmallow custard filling set inside a buttery graham cracker crust. Topped with grated chocolate and pecans for an elegant finish.


Prep TimeCook TimeInactive / Chill TimeYield / Servings
30 mins15 mins2 hours8 servings

🔪 Key Equipment

  • Double boiler
  • Mixing bowl
  • Pie plate

Ingredients

Filling

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
24MarshmallowsMelted
1/2 cupMilkNone
2 wholeEggsBeaten
To tasteVanilla extractNone
1 cupCreamWhipped
1 ounceBaking chocolateGrated or shaved
As neededPecansChopped and halves for decoration

Graham Cracker Crust

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
1 1/2 cupsGraham crackersCrushed
1/3 cupButterMelted
1/4 cupSugarNone

Instructions

Step 1: Make Crust

  1. Combine the 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers, 1/3 cup melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar, then press firmly into a pie plate and set aside.

Step 2: Prepare Custard

  1. Melt the 24 marshmallows in 1/2 cup milk using a double boiler.
  2. Add the 2 whole beaten eggs and cook until the mixture reaches the consistency of custard.
  3. Stir in vanilla to taste and set aside to cool completely.

Step 3: Assemble and Chill

  1. Whip the 1 cup cream and gently fold it into the cooled custard mixture.
  2. Pour the mixture into the prepared graham cracker crust.
  3. Grate or shave 1 ounce baking chocolate over the top, sprinkle with chopped pecans, and decorate with pecan halves.
  4. Chill in the refrigerator until set.

💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance and kept refrigerated until ready to serve.


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