irish coffee pie w/ chocolate ganache

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Recipe by
Cassie *
Somewhere, PA

I've made this pie for as long as I can remember. If you like Mocha Frappe's you will love this pie. I add a layer of Ganache before adding the filling...my son doesn't like coffee, but he just loves this pie...this recipe is for a 7 inch pie...it serves 4 larger or 6 small pieces...I hope you'll give it a try...enjoy! My photos...

(1 rating)
yield 4 - 6
prep time 15 Min
cook time 5 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For irish coffee pie w/ chocolate ganache

  • CRUST
  • 2/3 c
    graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 Tbsp
    melted, butter
  • 2 Tbsp
    sugar
  • FILLING
  • 4 oz
    cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 c
    sugar
  • 1/4 c
    water
  • 2 tsp
    instant coffee granules
  • 1 - 8 oz
    cool whip, thawed
  • 1 Tbsp
    whiskey, optional - i didn't use
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla, if not using whiskey
  • GANACHE
  • 1/2 c
    semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • about 1 Tbsp
    corn syrup
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    cream
  • NOTE: THIS COULD EASILY BE DOUBLED FOR A LARGER PIE..

How To Make irish coffee pie w/ chocolate ganache

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 375 degree F. Combine the cracker crumbs, sugar and butter; press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 7 in. pie plate. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
  • 2
    While crust cools, make Ganache. In a microwave safe bowl, add Ganache ingredients, microwave for about 30 second, stir. If needs more melting, place back in microwave for a few more seconds.
  • 3
    Spread Ganache evenly onto the crust. Set aside.
  • 4
    Make filling: In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Combine the water, whiskey or vanilla if desired and coffee granules; beat into cream cheese mixture until smooth.
  • 5
    Fold in whipped topping.
  • 6
    Spoon into crust. I then grated some chocolate on top. Totally optional...I have also in the past grated a few Andes mints on the top. Enjoy!
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