Chocolate Mint Pie
This Chocolate Mint Pie is a refreshing and rich dessert featuring a creamy chocolate filling with a cool mint twist, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- 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
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 6 oz semisweet chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
- Whipped cream and chocolate shavings for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter in a bowl; press mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan.
- Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes, then remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and peppermint extract, mixing until well combined.
- Fold the melted chocolate into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mint mixture until smooth and creamy.
- Pour filling into the cooled crust and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Before serving, garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings if desired.
Notes
For an extra minty flavor, add a few drops of green food coloring to the filling. Serve chilled for best taste and texture.
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