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Begin by making the crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cardamom, and salt and stir until well mixed.
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Gently melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl, then slowly add to your crumb mixture.
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When everything is evenly incorporated, pour into a pie pan and use gentle pressure to smooth out the mixture until it evenly conforms to the pan.
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It's easiest if you use your hands; getting prissy with a spatula is going to lead to a lumpy crust and no one likes that.
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Bake the crust at 375 for about 5 minutes or until golden.
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Times will vary.
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While the crust cools, begin making your filling: Combine the package of pudding with the Chocolate and Strawberry Nesquik.
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Slowly pour 1 1/2 cups of milk in, stirring all the while.
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If it seems a little dry once all the milk is in, then start adding the additional 1/4 of milk a dribble at a time.
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However, you are going to want this to be thick so I don't recommend a runny texture.
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Now gently fold in 1/2 cup of marshmallow fluff.
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Line the graham cracker crust with slices of fruit leather.
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How many you use will depend on how big the slices are for the brand you buy.
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It's okay if pieces overlap and hang over the edge of the pan.
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If you do not like the pieces hanging over the edge, then go ahead and trim them.
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Pour the filling into the pie pan.
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You have two options here: You can allow the pie to at least achieve a soft set, and then spread the remaining marshmallow fluff on the top OR you can go ahead and put the marshmallow fluff on top now.
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It will be more difficult to do if you do not let the pudding-based filling set but it is possible; especially if you don't mind messy dollops of the marshmallow fluff instead of a smooth meringue-like topping.
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Whichever option you choose, Internet Pie needs a minimum of two hours to set.
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Longer is better.
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(Maybe I should call it Dial-Up Pie!
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LMAO!
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Finally -- and I recommend doing this after the pie is set -- take your Jolly Ranchers and (while they are still wrapped) place on a cutting board and cover with a clean kitchen towel.
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Use a mallet (or a particularly heavy can if you do not own a kitchen or even a regular hard rubber mallet) to crush the candies.
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Use these crushed candies to decorate the top of the pie.
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I like to use them as a thick, colorful ring around the outer edge of the pie.
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Then I arrange the Gummi Bears on the candy ring (obviously you can do any arrangement that you find aesthetically pleasing; this is just how I do it).
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Lastly, I sprinkle the orange zest all over the pie.
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OPTIONAL: Serve with a dollop of Aunt Bo's Comfort Sauce.
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I will be posting the recipe shortly!
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:D.
