Chocolate Mint Silk Pie Recipe

A lovely creamy Chocolate mint dream
Chocolate Mint Silk Pie picture

Summary

Preparation Time20 MinCooking Time3 Hr 10 Min
Ready In3 Hr 30 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexJust EnjoyServings6
CuisineCourse
TasteFeel
MethodDish
SpecialityMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Chocolate sandwich cookies1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs), crushed
 Butter/Margarine1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs), melted
 Sugar1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Butter/Margarine3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs), softened
 Semisweet chocolate squares/Cooled3 , melted
 Peppermint extract1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Eggs3
 Sweetened whip cream2 Tablespoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 470 Calories from Fat 325

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 37 g56.6%

Saturated Fat 22.5 g112.5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 197 mg65.7%

Sodium 74.4 mg3.1%

Total Carbohydrates 34 g11.2%

Dietary Fiber 0 g

Sugars 33.7 g

Protein 3 g6.9%

Vitamin A 24% Vitamin C

Calcium 2.3% Iron 2.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Chocolate Mint Silk Pie

Needed for Crust:
1 1/2c crushed chocolate sandwich cookies

1/4c butter or margarine, melted

Needed for Filling:
1c. sugar

3/4c. butter or margarine, softened

3sq semi-sweet chocolate, melted, cooled

1/2tsp. peppermint extract

3 eggs

sweetened whip cream

Preperation:

In a medium bowl stir together crust ingredients.
Press firmly on bottom and sides of a 9" pie pan.
Refridgerate 10 min.
In a small mixer bowl combine sugar and 3/4c. butter.
Beat at medium speed scraping the bowl often, until well mixed (2 to 3 min).
Add chocolate and peppermint extract; continue beating until well mixed (1 to 2 min). Add eggs; continue beating, scraping bowl often, until the mixture becomes light and fluffy (5 min).
Spoon into prepared crust. Refridgerate for at least 3 hours. or until set. if desired garnish with sweetened whip cream.
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