Description
This Peppermint Pattie Pie is a refreshing and indulgent dessert featuring a rich chocolate cookie crust filled with a creamy peppermint-flavored filling, topped with fluffy whipped cream and garnished with chopped peppermint patties. Perfect for mint lovers seeking a cool, festive treat.
Ingredients
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Chocolate Crust
- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs (like Oreos or chocolate wafer cookies)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Peppermint Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup peppermint patties, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
Topping
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4-5 mini peppermint patties, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chocolate Crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine the chocolate cookie crumbs and granulated sugar. Stir in the melted butter until the mixture is well combined. Press this crumb mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan to form the crust.
- Bake the Crust: Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes until set. Then, remove from the oven and allow it to cool completely before adding the filling.
- Make the Peppermint Filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract, beating until well combined.
- Whip Cream for Filling: In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and fluffy.
- Add Peppermint Patties: Stir in the chopped peppermint patties into the filling, reserving some for garnish.
- Assemble Filling: Spoon the peppermint filling into the cooled chocolate crust, spreading it out evenly.
- Prepare the Topping: In a medium bowl, whip the remaining 1 cup heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Add Topping: Spread the whipped cream topping over the peppermint filling, smoothing it out to the edges of the pie.
- Garnish and Chill: Sprinkle the chopped reserved peppermint patties over the top of the whipped cream for garnish. Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow it to firm up.
- Serve: Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy the cool, creamy, minty goodness!
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for smooth mixing.
- Use chocolate cookie crumbs like Oreos for a rich crust.
- Refrigerating the pie for several hours or overnight is essential for best texture and flavor.
- Extra chopped peppermint patties on top add a festive and crunchy garnish.
- Handle whipped cream gently when folding to keep the filling light and fluffy.
