Chocolate Mint Pie
A rich and creamy Chocolate Mint Pie combining smooth chocolate and refreshing mint flavors in a crisp graham cracker crust, perfect for dessert lovers.
- 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 graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, melted and cooled
- Chocolate shavings or mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan.
- Bake crust for 8 minutes, then let cool completely.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold whipped cream, peppermint extract, and melted chocolate into the cream cheese until well combined.
- Pour filling into cooled crust and smooth the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings or mint leaves before serving, if desired.
Notes
For an extra minty twist, add a few drops of green food coloring to the filling and serve chilled with a dollop of whipped cream.
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