MINT BROWNIE PIE

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I first served this treat to my family on St. Patrick's Day, and it was an instant success. Now I serve it year-round; in the winter, I leave out the green food coloring to make a cool white mint pie. -Karen Hayes,Conneaut Lake, Pennsylvania.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 tablespoons butter
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
Green food coloring, optional
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Additional whipped topping, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan over low heat, melt butter and chocolate. Stir in sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla. Stir in flour until well blended. , Pour into a greased 9-in. springform pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 18-20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. , Meanwhile, for filling, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in extract and, if desired, food coloring. Fold in whipped topping. Spread evenly over brownie layer. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour. , Remove sides of pan just before serving. Melt chocolate chips; drizzle over top. If desired, serve with additional whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 543 calories, Fat 30g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 178mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (54g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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