COFFEE MALLOW PIE

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Field editor Dorothy Smith of El Dorado, Arkansas hints,"This terrific pie holds up well in the refrigerator overnight."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup water
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
4 cups miniature marshmallows
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, toasted
Additional whipped cream and chocolate curls, optional

Steps:

In a heavy saucepan, bring water to a boil; stir in coffee until dissolved. Reduce heat; add marshmallows and butter. Cook and stir over low heat until marshmallows are melted and mixture is smooth., Set saucepan in ice and whisk mixture constantly until cooled. Fold in whipped cream; spoon into pastry shell. Sprinkle with nuts. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate curls if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 24g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 138mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.