Irish Cream and Mint Truffle Pie

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 11
Indulge in the delicious Irish Cream and Mint Truffle Pie
in Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

22 min

Ready In

1 hr 52 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup chocolate and mint cookies , crumbs ( girl scout thin mints )
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 cup unsalted butter , melted
1 1/2 cups heavy cream ( divided )
3/4 cup Baileys Irish Cream
2 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 egg yolks , slightly beaten , at room temperature
4 teaspoons vanilla ( divided )
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Andes mints candies ( garnish )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
687
Sugar
40g
Fat
53g
Irish Cream and Mint Truffle Pie is a twist on the classic chocolate truffle dessert. This pie has a chocolate and mint cookie crust filled with a rich and creamy Irish cream and chocolate truffle filling. It's a perfect dessert for St. Patrick's Day or any special occasion and is sure to impress your guests with its decadent flavor. This pie is best served chilled and makes a great make-ahead dessert for entertaining.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375F.
2.In a bowl, mix together the cookie crumbs, sugar, flour, and melted butter.
3.Press into an 8-9 inch pie dish and bake for 8-10 minutes.
4.In a saucepan, bring 1 cup of heavy cream to a simmer and then add in the Irish cream and chocolate chips, stirring until smooth.
5.Beat the egg yolks with 2 teaspoons of vanilla and then slowly stir into the chocolate mixture.
6.Pour the filling into the crust and bake for 10-12 minutes or until set.
7.Cool to room temperature and then chill for at least an hour before serving.
8.Whip the remaining heavy cream, powdered sugar, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla until stiff peaks form and then spread over the top of the pie.
9.Garnish with Andes mints candies.

PROS

This Irish Cream and Mint Truffle Pie is a decadent dessert that is sure to impress your guests.

The filling is rich and creamy, with a subtle mint flavor and the crust is chocolatey and crisp.

It’s a perfect dessert for St.
Patrick’s Day or any special occasion.

CONS

This pie is high in calories and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

The filling can be tricky to make – make sure to temper the eggs before adding them to the filling to prevent them from curdling.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dessert is not particularly healthy but it can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation.
The dark chocolate in this recipe contains antioxidants that may help to reduce inflammation and improve heart health.
Mint has also been shown to have digestive benefits and may help to reduce nausea and bloating.

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