Description
Crème de Menthe Pie (Mint Chocolate) features an irresistible blend of silky mint and chocolate in a delicious Oreo crust. This easy, delightful dessert is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 22 whole Oreo cookies
- 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup cold heavy cream
- 8 ounces full-fat brick cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 3 Tablespoons crème de menthe syrup
- 2 ounces bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
- Optional toppings: Homemade whipped cream, fresh mint leaves, and chocolate curls
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
- Pulse Oreo cookies in a food processor to fine crumbs. Mix with melted butter and press into a 9-inch pie dish.
- Bake crust for about 10 minutes; let cool.
- Heat cream in a saucepan, pour over chopped chocolate, and stir until smooth. Add peppermint extract.
- Pour ganache into cooled crust and chill until firm.
- Whip cold heavy cream to stiff peaks and set aside.
- Beat softened cream cheese, then mix in confectioners’ sugar, crème de menthe syrup, and peppermint extract.
- Gently fold whipped cream and chopped chocolate into cream cheese mixture. Spread into chilled crust.
- Refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight before serving.
- Garnish with whipped cream, mint leaves, or chocolate curls before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Pie can be frozen for up to 3 months; wrap tightly to prevent freezer burn.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg