CHOCOLATE-MINT CREAM CHEESE PIE

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A friend of mine fixed this for a potluck and I had to have the recipe. Cooking time is chilling time.

Provided by carolinafan

Categories     Dessert

Time 6h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

18 mint-flavored creme-filled chocolate sandwich cookies
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (6 oz.)
2 1/2 cups heavy cream (whipping)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons pure mint extract

Steps:

  • Coat a 9-inch pie plate with nonstick spray.
  • Crust; Pulse cookies in food processor to make fine crumbs.
  • Add butter, process to blend.
  • Press on bottom and sides of pie plate.
  • Refrigerate to firm.
  • Heat chips and 1/2 cup heavy cream just to a simmer.
  • Let stand 1 minute.
  • Stir until smooth.
  • Cool to room temperature.
  • Beat cream cheese, sugar and mint extract with mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
  • Beat remaining cream until soft peaks form.
  • Fold 1/2 into cream cheese mixture and 1/2 into chocolate.
  • Spread 1/2 the cream cheese mixture evenly on bottom of crust; top with 1/2 the chocolate.
  • If necessary place pie in freezer 8 to 10 minutes to firm before proceeding.
  • Spread with rest of cream cheese mixture; swirl on rest of chocolate.
  • Refrigerate at least 6 hours until firm.

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