9chocolate graham crackers(9 full sheets, crushed to fine crumbs)
5tbspsalted butter,melted
2tbspsugar
Chocolate Filling
12ozsemisweet chocolate
2tbspsalted butter
1ΒΌcupsheavy whipping cream
1cupNutella(or similar chocolate hazelnut spread)
Meringue Topping
3egg whites
3/4cupsugar
1/2tspvanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
Instructions
To make the crust, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter and sugar. Press into a lightly greased pie plate. At this point you can refrigerate the crust to set for a completely no bake pie. Or you can bake to set - Bake at 300 degrees for 12 minutes. Allow to cool while preparing the filling.
To make the filling, place the chocolate chips and butter in a medium bowl. In a small saucepan heat the heavy cream on the stovetop just until a low boil . Pour over the chocolate and whisk until chocolate is melted. Whisk in Nutella until smooth. Pour into the pie crust. Refrigerate at least 2-3 hours or until set.
Before serving, combine egg whites and sugar on top of a double boiler. Heat until sugar in completely dissolved. Transfer mixture to the bowl of a standing mixture and beat, with a whisk attachment until soft peaks form, about 5 minutes. Add vanilla and beat on high until glossy stiff peaks form. Pile high onto the chocolate filling and use a knife or spoon to create peaks. Broil for 1-2 minutes, just until the meringue is browned. Alternativley, you can toast with a kitchen torch. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.