" it's mint to be" chocolate cream pie
If you like York peppermint patties and chocolate pie you will love this. This is wonderful with Christmas or New Years dinner.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
The light mint flavor in this pie pairs perfectly with its light, creamy texture. Definitely worthy of seconds...
prep time
45 Min
cook time
method
Stove Top
yield
12 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 - (9 5/8-in.) pie shell
- 2 - (1-ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
- 3 large york peppermint patties
- 2 tablespoons boiling water
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3 - eggs
- 1 cup heavy or whipping cream, whipped
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds
- 9 - miniature york peppermint patties, halved
How To Make " it's mint to be" chocolate cream pie
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Step 1Bake pie shell according to package directions for prebaked crust. Cool completely.
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Step 2Combine chocolate and large peppermint patties in small heavy saucepan. Cook over low heat until almost melted, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. (Mixture will be very thick.) Gradually add boiling water, stirring until mixture is smooth and shiny. Cool well.
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Step 3Cream together butter and sugar in bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well. Blend in chocolate mixture. Then gradually fold chocolate-egg mixture into whipped cream. Turn into prepared pie shell and decorate edge of pie with almonds and miniature peppermint patties.
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Step 4Refrigerate 2 hours or until set. (This pie is VERY rich so cut into small pieces.)
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