Chocolate Mint Pie

Chocolate Mint Pie

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.

Yield:
1 9-inch pie
Servings:
8

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)

541
Calories
30g
Fat
57g
Carbs
8g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
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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