Chocolate Mint Pie
Indulge in a rich and refreshing Chocolate Mint Pie featuring a creamy mint filling layered over a chocolate crust, perfect for dessert lovers craving a cool twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 23 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, melted
- Green food coloring (optional)
- Whipped cream, for garnish
- Chocolate shavings, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter in a bowl. Press mixture into a 9-inch pie pan to form the crust.
- Bake crust for 8 minutes, then allow to cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add peppermint extract and a few drops of green food coloring if desired, mixing well.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
- Pour half of the filling into the cooled crust, then drizzle melted chocolate over the filling. Pour remaining filling on top and smooth the surface.
- Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Before serving, garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Notes
For an extra minty kick, add crushed peppermint candies on top before serving.
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