Chocolate Mint Cheesecake Pie
Created by KittenCal on December 1, 2012
- Servings: 8
- Prep Time: 20m
- Cook Time: 35m
- Recipe #7031
Ingredients
- 12 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar (can use more)
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 drops green food coloring (use more for a darker green)
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cups mini chocolate chips
- 1 (9 inch) chocolate crumb pie crust
- TOPPING
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream (35%)
- Crushed peppermint candies (red and green colored OR candy canes)
How to Make
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Step 1: In a large mixing bowl beat cream cheese and sugar on medium speed of electric mixer until fluffy. Beat in the peppermint extract and food colouring.
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Step 2: Add in eggs one at a time beating well after each addition. Fold in 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips.
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Step 3: Place the chocolate crust onto a baking sheet, then pour in the cream cheese mixture.
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Step 4: Bake in a preheated 325 degree F oven for about 35 minutes or until almost set. Cool on rack for about 1 hour.
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Step 5: For topping; in a small heavy saucepan combine 1/2 cup chocolate chips and whipping cream; cook and stir over low heat until smooth. Spread over cheesecake. Sprinkle crushed candies over the top if desied. Chill for a minimum of 6 hours or more (more is better) Store any remaining pie in the fridge (don’t worry there won’t be any leftovers!).