Chocolate Mint Pie
A decadent Chocolate Mint Pie featuring rich chocolate filling with a refreshing mint twist, perfect for a cool, indulgent dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 50 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 semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Whipped cream, for garnish
- Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter in a bowl. 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 remove and let cool.
- In a medium saucepan, heat heavy cream over medium heat until just simmering.
- Pour hot cream over chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl; let stand for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Whisk in sugar, cocoa powder, eggs, peppermint extract, and salt until fully combined.
- Pour filling into the cooled crust and bake for 25-30 minutes until set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow the pie to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Top with whipped cream and fresh mint leaves before serving.
Notes
For an extra minty flavor, add a few drops of green food coloring to the filling or garnish with crushed peppermint candies.
Find it online: https://justhealthybites.com/chocolate-mint-pie/