Candyland Pie

Name: Candyland Pie
Yield: Makes one 9-inch pie, 6 to 8 slices (level: moderate)
Ingredients: 1 prebaked 9-inch Oreo Cookie Crust (page 11); 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar; 3 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 2 1/2 cups whole milk; 4 large egg yolks; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 3 ounces chopped unsweetened chocolate; 1/2 cup chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups; 1/2 cup mini marshmallows; 1/3 cup chopped Snickers candy bar; 1/3 cup chopped Fudgy Brownies (page 140) or use a; store-bought variety; 2 cups Whipped Cream (page 193); 1/3 cup M&Ms, candy corn, candy canes, or any other favorite candy

January 24, 2012

Feel free to experiment with this recipe and include some of your favorite candy in addition to (or in lieu of) the suggestions below. Candyland Pie is a great option for Halloween, Easter, and children’s birthday parties and can be adjusted accordingly. For example, if you’re making this pie for Halloween, use seasonal M&Ms and add 1/2 cup candy corn to the topping. For Christmas, offer green and red M&Ms and mini candy canes or peppermint for garnishing. If you’re short on time, substitute Fudgy Brownies with a store-bought variety.

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