Chocolate Stout S’Mores Icebox Pie
Chocolate Stout S’Mores Icebox Pie: no bake, ten minutes prep.
I had a conversation with a group of brewers the other day about water, a conversation that reminded me of what is at the heart of most brewers.
They were concerned about how much water the beer industry uses in the midst of a drought. It didn’t matter that beer uses far less water than other beverages, that it doesn’t even come close to the top five most water-consuming drinks, or the top 20 food products. It was about them giving back, figuring out how to be better, do better, give more back.
I see this spirit in most of the craft beer world. I see start-up breweries run by owners still working day jobs to make ends meet. I see most breweries make little to nothing on 6-packs, some even lose money. I see brewers who make far less than people think, giving to charities in their neighborhoods. I see breweries that aren’t even breaking even after 4 years talk about how lucky they are to do what they do. So why do they do? Because they can’t imagine doing anything else. Because they love it.
People who are in craft beer never talk about how much it costs to buy. It’s expensive to make, for what you get, it’s a sold at bargain prices. If beer had the mark-up that soda does, it would easily cost over $100 for a six-pack. Sure, brewers could mark up their beer, make more. But no brewer gets into beer to get rich, and you can see that when you meet one.
So please don’t complain about the cost of craft beer, you’re not the one who has to figure out how to balance the ledgers at the end of the month.
Chocolate Stout S’Mores Icebox Pie
Ingredients
Crust
- 9 graham cracker sheets
- 1/4 cup brown
- 4 tbs butter melted
Filling
- 1/3 cup chocolate stout
- 2 tbs unsweetened Cocoa
- 1 1/3 cups 8.5wt oz bittersweet chocolate chips
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- pinch salt
Topping
- 3 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Add the graham crackers and brown sugar to a food processor, process until just fine crumbs remain. While the mixer is running, add the melted butter until well combined.
- Press into the bottom of a spring form pan in an even layer until well compacted.
- Add the chocolate stout, cocoa, and chocolate chips to a microwave safe bowl, microwave on high until melted, stirring frequently, about 90 seconds.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer add the vanilla, heavy cream, powdered sugar and salt. Beat on high until medium peaks form. Turn the mixer to low and slowly add the chocolate until combined. Stir until well combined.
- Pour over the crust in an even layer.
- Top with marshmallows, freeze until set, about 2 hours.
- Before serving toast the marshmallows with a culinary torch until blacked to desired degree.
Comments
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar May 1, 2015 um 12:06 pm
haha, I never complain about the price if it tastes delicious! I figure I should leave the price point up to the experts…and then drink alllll the good stuff I can! Two weeks ago my local microbrewery had #StoutWeek, so I bought a *hit-ton and am looking for recipes to use some up!! Excited for this one!
Kerry May 1, 2015 um 12:35 pm
I love craft beer way too much to complain about the price. Sure I’ll look for a special, etc. but that’s ok! I roll my eyes when people say it costs too much. I like to think I’m supporting a small business vs. the big guys! Love all of your recipes!
June @ How to Philosophize with Cake May 2, 2015 um 7:20 am
Mmm that sounds amazing! Definitely perfect for a hot summer day 🙂
Sophia @ NY Foodgasm May 2, 2015 um 8:30 am
You’re so right. I am friends with many brewers here on long island and many STILL have jobs. It’s expensive to live here!
I am inspired by the people in craft beer, who dare to dream. Dare to do what they love, even thought it’s REALLY hard!
darlene May 4, 2015 um 11:21 am
I have heard a few brewers say that won’t brew a certain style of beer because, 1. it cost too much to brew, 2. it’s a style that most people don’t drink, 3.it takes up too much tank time to brew it. But I do understand the bottom line that keeps the brewery going.
Sammie May 9, 2015 um 3:06 pm
This chocolate pie looks amazing. Here in the UK we are set for a few days of very warm weather – this pie is perfect! Sammie http://www.feastingisfun.com
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary May 19, 2015 um 11:14 am
Wow, this cake looks unbelievably delicious… I’m still trying to wrap my brain around how something so seriously good looking requires so little prep and no baking. Stellar! ♡ Thanks for the insight on brewers, I’ve never complained about the price of a good beer, but now I’ll be sure to slap someone upside the head if I hear them complaining! Cheers and thanks for sharing! 🙂
serwis May 21, 2015 um 5:33 am
This looks delicious:) And recipe is really simple, I think I will try this soon.