Description
No-Bake Mint Chocolate Pie is a quick and easy dessert combining a creamy, mint-infused filling with a rich chocolate cookie crust. Perfect for satisfying both chocolate and mint cravings without baking, this pie offers a refreshing yet indulgent flavor, ideal for any occasion from casual treats to elegant dinner parties.
Ingredients
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Chocolate Cookie Crust
- 1 ½ cups crushed chocolate cookies or graham crackers
- 5 tablespoons melted butter
Filling
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon mint extract
- ½ cup chocolate chips or chunks (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Crush chocolate cookies into fine crumbs. Mix with melted butter until the texture resembles damp sand. Press mixture evenly into a pie dish and chill in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes to set.
- Whip the Cream: In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream with a mixer until stiff peaks form, creating a light and airy base for the filling.
- Make the Mint Filling: Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and mint extract until smooth and creamy. Gently fold the whipped cream into this mixture, keeping the texture airy. Fold in chocolate chips if desired.
- Assemble and Chill: Pour the mint chocolate filling over the chilled crust and smooth the top. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set and sliceable.
Notes
- Chill mixing tools prior to whipping cream for best results.
- Start with a small amount of mint extract and add more to taste to avoid overpowering.
- Press crust evenly to maintain structure and uniform thickness.
- Use cream cheese at room temperature to avoid lumps.
- Freeze the pie for 30 minutes before slicing for cleaner pieces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: no bake pie, mint chocolate pie, easy dessert, chocolate mint dessert, quick dessert