Creamy Layers Chocolate-Mint Pie

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 12
Creamy Layers Chocolate-Mint Pie
in Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

2 hours 35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 pre-baked pie crust
1 3/4 cups milk
1 package chocolate pudding mix , mix ( NOT-instant but `` cook & serve '' variety )
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
8 ounces cream cheese , softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
5 -6 drops green food coloring
1 container frozen whipped topping , thawed
Andes mints candies , unwrapped and chopped

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
529
Sugar
43g
Fat
32g
Indulge in this mouth-watering Creamy Layers Chocolate-Mint Pie made with pre-baked pie crust, chocolate pudding mix, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and fresh mint extract. The added Andes mints candies create an irresistible taste and texture that will leave your taste buds craving more. This pie is perfect for the holiday season, birthdays, or parties, and can be whipped up in no time with minimal effort. With layers of creamy mint filling and decadent chocolate pudding, this pie is sure to impress any dessert lover.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.Bake the pre-baked pie crust according to package instructions and set aside to cool.
3.In a medium saucepan, combine milk, chocolate pudding mix, semi-sweet chocolate chips and heat on medium heat.
4.Cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil and thickens.
5.Remove from heat and let cool.
6.In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and green food coloring until creamy.
7.Spread half of the cream cheese mixture onto the bottom of the pie crust.
8.Then, spread half of the chocolate pudding over the cream cheese mixture.
9.Spread the remaining cream cheese mixture over the chocolate pudding layer.
10.Finish with the second layer of chocolate pudding.
11.Cover and chill for at least 2 hours or until firm.
12.When serving, top with whipped topping and sprinkle chopped Andes mints candies over the top.

PROS

This creamy chocolate-mint pie is a crowd-pleaser and perfect for any occasion, especially for chocolate lovers.

The Andes mints candies add a refreshing burst of mint flavor that pairs perfectly with the rich chocolaty flavor of the pie.

The recipe can be easily customized by adjusting the amount of peppermint extract and or the amount of green food coloring to suit your preference.

CONS

The chocolate-mint pie is high in calories, sugar, and fat, making it best enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

This dessert has to be prepared well in advance as it requires at least 2 hours of chilling time in the refrigerator.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this pie isn’t exactly health food, chocolate contains antioxidants that may help maintain healthy blood pressure and promote heart health.
Peppermint can aid digestion and help relieve certain digestive issues such as bloating and indigestion.

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