Chocolate Mint Pie
This rich and creamy Chocolate Mint Pie combines smooth chocolate ganache with refreshing mint flavor in a crisp chocolate cookie crust, perfect for a delightful dessert.
- 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
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup whipped cream
- Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
- Chocolate shavings, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter until combined.
- Press the mixture into a 9-inch pie pan to form the crust. Bake for 8 minutes, then let cool completely.
- In a saucepan, heat heavy cream until it begins to simmer. Pour over chopped semisweet chocolate and let sit for 2 minutes. Stir until smooth to make ganache.
- Stir in peppermint extract and allow ganache to cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped cream gently.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled crust, then pour the ganache on top.
- Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves and chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
For an extra minty kick, add a few drops of green food coloring to the cream cheese mixture or serve with a dollop of mint-infused whipped cream.
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