CHOCOLATE MINT PIE

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This pie has a chocolate cookie crust and an ice cream filling, but the creme de menthe meringue topping is what makes it special. It is a perfect St. Patrick's Day treat. Vanilla ice cream can be substituted for the mint chocolate chip.

Provided by Jan Bittner

Categories     Desserts     Frozen Dessert Recipes     Ice Cream Pie Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ cups crushed chocolate sandwich cookies
¼ cup butter, melted
1 quart mint chocolate chip ice cream
4 tablespoons creme de menthe liqueur
1 cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies
3 egg whites
salt to taste
¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
2 teaspoons creme de menthe liqueur
⅓ cup white sugar

Steps:

  • Combine 1 1/2 cups cookie crumbs and melted butter or margarine. Press firmly over bottom and up the sides of a 9 inch pie pan. Freeze.
  • Spread half of softened ice cream in crust. Drizzle 2 tablespoons creme de menthe and sprinkle 1/2 cup cookie crumbs over the ice cream. Repeat. Freeze till firm.
  • In a clean bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add salt and cream of tartar, and beat until slightly stiff. Gradually beat in sugar until peaks form. Fold in 2 teaspoons creme de menthe. Spread meringue over pie, and seal to edges. Freeze up to 24 hours.
  • Just before serving, broil until top is golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 541.4 calories, Carbohydrate 56.5 g, Cholesterol 119.6 mg, Fat 29.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 16.5 g, Sodium 268.2 mg, Sugar 41.5 g

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