Hershey Bar Pie

6 servings Prep: 15 m Cook: PT0M Total: 15 m Beginner
4.0/5 (2)
Hershey Bar Pie
A no-bake chocolate almond pie made with Hershey bars, marshmallows, and Cool Whip folded into a baked pie shell. This easy shortcut dessert is perfect when you need something sweet without turning on the oven - just melt, fold, and chill!

Ingredients

6 servings
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 16 large marshmallows
  • 1 pastry pie shell, baked
  • 6 Almond Hershey Bars
  • 1 container of Cool Whip

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Melt Hershey bars, marshmallows and milk together in a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature, about 10 minutes.
  2. Once cooled, fold in Cool Whip until well combined.
  3. Pour mixture into baked pie shell and chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

Common Problems and Solutions

Q: Why is my chocolate mixture grainy?

A: The heat was likely too high. Melt the chocolate over low heat and stir constantly to prevent scorching. Make sure the mixture cools completely before folding in Cool Whip or it will deflate and become runny.

Q: Can I use a graham cracker crust instead?

A: Absolutely! A graham cracker crust pairs beautifully with the chocolate filling and saves you from baking a pastry shell.

Tips and Techniques

Make sure the chocolate mixture cools to room temperature before folding in the Cool Whip - if it’s too warm, it will melt the whipped topping and make the filling runny. For best results, chill overnight so the flavors meld and the texture sets perfectly.

Ingredient Substitutions

  • Almond Hershey Bars: regular Hershey bars or any chocolate candy bars
  • Cool Whip: homemade whipped cream (2 cups heavy cream, whipped with 3 tablespoons sugar)
  • pastry pie shell: graham cracker crust

Equipment Needed

  • saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • baked 9-inch pie shell