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.
Ingredients
- 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
- 1/3 cup white sugar
Directions
Step 1
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.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
Just before serving, broil until top is golden.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 541 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat30g | 38% |
Saturated Fat17g | 83% |
Cholesterol120mg | 40% |
Sodium268mg | 12% |
Total Carbohydrate57g | 21% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 4% |
Total Sugars42g | |
Protein8g | |
Calcium107mg | 8% |
Iron2mg | 9% |
Potassium85mg | 2% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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