Description
A delightful dessert featuring a creamy, mint-infused filling nestled in a chocolate cookie crust, topped with a luscious chocolate ganache—perfect for any mint chocolate lover!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chocolate Crust:
- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs (such as Oreo, with filling removed)
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For the Mint Filling:
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 ½ tsp peppermint extract
- Green food coloring, optional
For the Chocolate Ganache Topping:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream
Optional Toppings:
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings
- Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Make the Crust:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter, mixing until the texture resembles wet sand.
- Press the mixture evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, then let cool completely.
- Prepare the Mint Filling:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Stir in the peppermint extract and a few drops of green food coloring (if desired) until evenly mixed.
- Pour the filling into the cooled crust and spread evenly. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours, or until set.
- Make the Ganache Topping:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and heavy cream. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
- Let the ganache cool slightly, then pour it over the chilled mint filling, spreading evenly.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Chill the pie for another 30-60 minutes, allowing the ganache to set.
- Before serving, decorate with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and fresh mint leaves, if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the crust cools completely before adding the mint filling to prevent it from melting.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother filling texture.
- For a richer flavor, add a little more peppermint extract or chocolate to the ganache topping.
- Opt for a store-bought chocolate crust to save time, but homemade adds a great touch!
- If you’re short on time, use whipped topping in place of freshly whipped heavy cream for the filling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg