Description
A festive, creamy mint filling nestled in a chocolate cookie crust, perfect for St. Patrick's Day.
Ingredients
1 (9-inch) chocolate cookie crust
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp peppermint extract
4 drops green food coloring
8 oz whipped topping, thawed
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
Step 1: Beat the softened cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth.
Step 2: Mix in the powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and food coloring until combined.
Step 3: Gently fold in the whipped topping until the color is uniform.
Step 4: Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
Step 5: Spread the filling into the chocolate crust evenly.
Step 6: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Step 7: Garnish with extra whipped cream and chocolate shavings if desired.
Notes
Ensure the cream cheese is fully at room temperature to avoid a lumpy texture in the mint filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
