Coffee "S'mores" Pie

Ingredients

• GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST
• 9 whole(s) graham crackers ground finely
• 2 tablespoon(s) heavy cream
• 2 tablespoon(s) Nutella
• 1 ounce(s) Semisweet or bittersweet chocolate melted
• 1 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter melted
• COFFEE GANACHE
• 12 ounce(s) semisweet or bittersweet chocolate ( do not exceed 61% cacao), finely chopped
• 2 tablespoon(s) (1/4 STICK ) unsalted butter cut into 1/2 " cubes
• 1 1/4 cup(s) heavy cream
• 2 tablespoon(s) coffee beans finely ground
• MERINGUE
• 2 whole(s) large egg whites
• 1/2 tablespoon(s) cup sugar

Preparation

1. SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: One 9" metal or glass pie diesh ;kitchen torch (optional)


2. GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST: Mix graham cracker crumbs and remaining ingrediens in a small bowl to blend. Press mixture onto bottom and up sides of pie dish;chill until crust is firm,about 30 minutes.


3. COFFEE GANCHE: Place chocolate and butteer in a large bowl. Bring cream,coffee, and 2 Tsp. water to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from heat; cover and let steep for 5 minutes.
4. Strain cream mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into bowl with chocolate and butter; discard coffe grounds. Stire until melted and ganache is smooth. Pour into chille crust; smoothe top. Chill until set, about 1 hour.


5. MERINGUE: Using an electric mixer with clean, dry beater 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.
6. Spoon meringue over coffee ganache; swirl decoratively with a spatula or the back of a speen. Using a kitchen torch, if desired, toast meringue until golden brown in spots.


7. DO AHEAD: Pie can be made 8 hours ahead. Keep chilled.