Ghosts are really scary, and they’re always around at Halloween time, especially in the graveyard, hiding among the tombstones. They’re also an important part of Ghostly Graveyard Pie, and the only real scary thing about this delectable dessert is the calorie count. It’s okay, though, since it’s worth every calorie; it’s rich and decadent, so half slices are plenty for a satisfying portion.

Meringue ghosts are simple to make with meringue and a decorating bag or a freezer bag with the corner cut out – just squeeze mounds onto parchment or paper lined baking sheets and bake; they can be made weeks ahead. If there isn’t time for them, heavy cream whipped with powdered sugar to stiff peaks can be piped onto the pie into ghosts shapes and a few mini chocolate chips can serve as eyes. Pepperidge Farm Milano® cookies make perfect tombstones since they can be cut in half without crumbling and are flat so that they can be written on with decorating gel.

The “dirt” in this graveyard is a yummy chocolate streusel, which covers a filling of chopped Snickers® (or your favorite other) candy bars. Ghostly Graveyard Pie is the perfect ending to a Halloween meal.

12 Servings

1 9" unbaked pie shell

24 fun size candy bars, such as Snickers or 6 regular size to make 2 cups chopped

Filling:
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
1/2 cup melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla

Streusel Topping:
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
pinch salt
1/4 cup butter

Meringue Ghosts
Pepperidge Farm Milano Cookies

1. Preheat the oven to 400°.


2. Blind bake the pie crust for 5 minutes.


3. Turn the oven down to 350°.


4. Cut the candy bars into pieces about 1/2" x 1/2"; set aside.


5. Beat the brown sugar, flour, salt, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth; fold in the candy bar pieces.


6. Pour the mixture into the partially baked crust; cover with the streusel topping.


7. Streusel Topping: Mix the streusel ingredients until crumbly.


8. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the center is almost set; remove to a cooling rack.


9. Decorate with tombstones (Pepperidge Farm Milano Cookies dusted with a little cocoa to look old), and meringue ghosts.


10. Serve in small wedges (this is really rich) with sweetened whipped cream.

Amount Per Serving
Calories 460 Calories from Fat 223
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 48% Protein 5% Carb. 47%

Nutrient Amount per Serving
Total Fat 25 g
Saturated Fat 12 g
Cholesterol 88 mg
Sodium 528 mg
Total Carbohydrate 54 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Sugars 20 g
Protein 6 g

Vitamin A 10% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 0% Iron 8%