Chocolate Mint Pie
This rich and refreshing Chocolate Mint Pie combines creamy chocolate filling with a cool minty twist, perfect for a delightful dessert treat.
- 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
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 6 oz semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled
- Whipped cream, for topping
- Chocolate shavings or mint leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for 8 minutes, then let it cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and peppermint extract and mix well.
- Fold in the melted chocolate until evenly combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks and gently fold it into the chocolate mixture.
- Pour the filling into the cooled crust and smooth the top.
- Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Before serving, top with whipped cream and garnish with chocolate shavings or mint leaves.
Notes
For a stronger mint flavor, add an extra 1/2 teaspoon of peppermint extract or garnish with crushed candy canes during the holidays.
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