Chocolate Mint Mousse Pie
Details
- Timing
- Timing
- Total:
- Bake:
- 0 Hr.
- Prep:
- 15 Min.
- Skill Level:
- Intermediate
- Yields:
- 1 pie
Be prepared for oohs and ahhs with this light, airy, silky-smooth pie. Our Chocolate Mint Mousse Pie recipe layers the velvety taste of chocolate mousse and the fluffy texture of mint-flavored sweetened whipped cream all in one bite! Top with fresh mint, bits of YORK Peppermint Patties or chocolate shavings for a refreshing dessert that looks and tastes like the first days of spring! Like a fresh breeze, the combination of chocolate and mint invigorates the senses and lifts your spirits! For another recipe that will liven up your tastebuds, try our Chocolate Peppermint Pattie Fudge. This dark chocolate fudge with bits of YORK Peppermint Patties inside is a delightful and refreshing dessert just like our Chocolate Mint Mousse Pie recipe.
Ingredients & Directions
- Prep Time
- 15 minutes
- Cool Time
- 5 minutes
- Chill Time
- 2 hours
- Bake Time
- 0 minutes
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Ingredients
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1 tspunflavored gelatin
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1 Tbspcold water
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2 Tbspsboiling water
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1/2 cupsugar
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1/3 cupHERSHEY'S Cocoa or HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK Cocoa
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1 cupwhipping cream (1-2 pt) cold
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1 tspvanilla extract
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18-inch or 9-inch pie crust baked, cooled
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Directions
Equipment Needed
Cup
Bowl
Mixer
Rubber Scraper
Measuring Cups
Refrigerator
1
Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in small cup; let stand 2 minutes to soften. Add boiling water; stir until gelatin is completely dissolved and mixture is clear. Cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
2
Stir together sugar and cocoa in medium bowl; add whipping cream and vanilla. Beat on medium speed of mixer until stiff, scraping bottom of bowl occasionally. Add gelatin mixture; beat just until well blended. Pour into prepared pie crust.
3
Prepare Mint Cream Topping; spread over filling. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Cover; refrigerate leftover pie.
Mint Cream Topping: Beat 1 cup (1/2-pt) cold whipping cream, 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract and several drops green food color in medium bowl until stiff. About 2 cups topping.
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Nutrition FactsServings Per Container 8 servingsServing size 1 slice (101g)Amount per servingCalories380% Daily Value*Total Fat 30g 38%Saturated Fat 17g 85%Trans Fat 0.5gCholesterol 70mg 23%Sodium 75mg 3%Total Carbohydrates 28g 10%Dietary Fiber 0g 0%Total Sugars 14gIncludes 12g Added Sugar 24%Protein 4gVitamin D 1 6%Calcium 40mg 4%Iron 1mg 6%Potassium 58mg 2%
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutritional advice.
