S’mores Pumpkin Pie is a delicious spin on a classic pumpkin pie — and possibly the best version of it. You get a buttery, honey-kissed graham cracker base, a layer of decadent dark chocolate ganache, an autumn-spiced creamy pumpkin filling, and a deliciously sweet, toasted, marshmallow-like meringue crowning the top.
Are you getting bored of the same old pumpkin pie year after year? This elevated s’mores pumpkin pie is a new fall favorite worth making.
The original s’mores pie was a hit, but adding a simple pumpkin pie filling made it more festive for the holiday season. Two highly popular flavors in one pie — it’s a natural combination.
Each layer offers well-balanced flavor and its own unique texture. Chocolate, pumpkin, graham, and marshmallow flavors all pair beautifully together, creating a harmonious blend that seems meant to be.
Once you taste this pie, you may never go back to a plain old-fashioned pumpkin pie. This is one for the holiday recipe collection that’s sure to impress year after year.
S’mores Pumpkin Pie Ingredients
Graham crackers: These make up the base of the pie for part of that classic s’mores flavor.
Granulated sugar: Used to sweeten the crust lightly and as the base of the meringue topping for that very sweet marshmallow flavor.
Salt: Added to balance the sweetness and bring out the flavors of the crust, filling, and meringue.
Butter: Included in the crust to add richness and hold it together while it bakes and sets.
Semi-sweet chocolate bar: Use a good quality chocolate baking bar for the ganache layer. Finely chop it so it melts easily with the cream.
Heavy cream: Added to thin out the chocolate to a smooth, creamy consistency.
Canned pumpkin: The main ingredient, used as the base of the pie filling. Adds plenty of natural pumpkin flavor from a shortcut pre-cooked canned puree.
Sweetened condensed milk: Builds the structure of the pie, adds custardy texture, and enhances the flavor.
Pumpkin pie spice: A pre-blended mixture of sweet spices (usually cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and/or allspice). You can make your own blend using 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp nutmeg, 1/4 tsp ginger, and 1/4 tsp cloves.
Whole eggs and egg whites: Whole eggs bind the pie filling and help it set; egg whites form the base of the meringue topping and add fluffy volume.
Cream of tartar: A crucial ingredient that helps the egg whites and sugar whip up and hold stiff peaks well.
Vanilla: Added to the meringue for enhanced flavor. You can also add 1 tsp to the pie filling if preferred, though it has great flavor on its own.
How to Make S’mores Pumpkin Pie
Here is a summarized breakdown of making and assembling the layers of the pie. See the full recipe card below for complete directions.
Step 1 — Graham cracker crust: Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix graham cracker crust ingredients together and press evenly and firmly into a deep-dish pie dish. Bake until set, then let cool.
Step 2 — Chocolate ganache: Finely chop the chocolate and combine with heavy cream. Heat until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
Step 3 — Pumpkin filling: Whisk together the canned pumpkin, sweetened condensed milk, pumpkin pie spice, and whole eggs until smooth and well combined.
Step 4 — Assemble and bake: Pour the ganache over the cooled crust and spread into an even layer. Carefully pour the pumpkin filling over the ganache. Bake until the filling is just set with a slight jiggle in the center. Let the pie cool completely, then refrigerate until chilled.
Step 5 — Meringue topping: Whip the egg whites, cream of tartar, sugar, and vanilla to stiff, glossy peaks. Spread or pipe the meringue over the cooled pie. Use a kitchen torch to toast the meringue to a golden, marshmallow-like finish before serving.
This pie comes together in distinct, manageable steps and rewards you with a showstopping dessert that captures all the best flavors of fall and the campfire in every single slice.
