Chocolate Mint Pie
A rich and refreshing chocolate mint pie featuring a creamy chocolate filling with cool mint flavor, perfect for a decadent dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 9-inch chocolate cookie crust
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
- Whipped cream, for topping (optional)
- Fresh mint leaves, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
- Remove from heat and pour over the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Let sit for 2 minutes.
- Stir until smooth and glossy chocolate ganache forms.
- Mix in the powdered sugar and peppermint extract until fully combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared chocolate cookie crust and smooth the top.
- Sprinkle the crushed peppermint candies evenly over the pie surface.
- Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Before serving, optionally top with whipped cream and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
Notes
For an extra minty flavor, add a few drops of green food coloring to the chocolate mixture before chilling.
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