Chocolate Mint Pie
A rich and refreshing Chocolate Mint Pie featuring a smooth chocolate filling with a hint of cool mint, perfect for a delightful dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 28 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate, melted
- Whipped cream, for topping
- Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter; press mixture into a 9-inch pie pan to form crust.
- Bake crust for 8 minutes, then cool completely.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Mix in peppermint extract and melted chocolate until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks, then fold gently into the chocolate mixture.
- Pour filling into cooled crust and smooth the top.
- Refrigerate pie for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Before serving, top with whipped cream and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
Notes
For an extra minty kick, add a few drops of green food coloring to the filling and serve chilled for best flavor.
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