Scrumptious Chocolate Peppermint Pie

• Vegetarian

• Refrigerated

  • 3 Lg. egg yolks

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Chocolate
  • 1 Chocolate layer
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch
  • 7 oz Dark chocolate bar
  • 5/8 cup Granulated sugar
  • 7 drops Peppermint essential oil or 2 tsp peppermint extract
  • 1/4 cup Powdered sugar
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1 Whipped cream layer

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 6 drops Peppermint essential vegetable oil

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 1 9-inch pie shell, pre-baked

• Dairy

  • 4 tbsp Butter
  • 4 oz Cream cheese
  • 1 Cream cheese layer
  • 1 3/4 cup Double creme
  • 2 1/2 cups Whole milk

• Desserts

  • 1 Peppermint candies

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie shell
• chocolate for shaving *optional
• peppermint candies, crushed *optional
• Cream Cheese Layer
• 4 oz cream cheese *softened
• ¼ cup powdered sugar
• 3 drops peppermint essential oil or ½ tsp peppermint extract
• ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
• Chocolate Layer
• 2½ cups whole milk
• 7 drops peppermint essential oil or 2 tsp peppermint extract
• ¼ cup cornstarch
• 3 lg. egg yolks
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ tsp salt
• 7 oz dark chocolate bar *chopped
• 4 tbsp butter *cut into pieces
• Whipped Cream Layer
• 1½ cups heavy whipping cream
• 3 drops peppermint essential oil or ½ tsp peppermint extract
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar

Directions

• For the Cream Cheese Layer- Beat softened cream cheese in a standing mixer until smooth. Add sugar, peppermint and whipping cream and mix on high until light and fluffy, scraping down sides of bowl halfway through. Once mixed, pour evenly into pre-baked pie shell. Place in refrigerator while preparing chocolate layer.
• For Chocolate Layer- Chop chocolate bar and butter into small pieces, set aside. Place milk, peppermint, cornstarch, egg yolks, salt and sugar in a large saucepan over medium heat, whisking consistently until thickened- approximately 7-8 minutes. Add chocolate and butter, take off of heat and continue whisking until chocolate and butter are melted and completely incorporated. Pour evenly over cream cheese layer and refrigerate for at least 12 hours.
• For Whipped Cream Layer- Place whipping cream, peppermint and sugar in chilled medium bowl mixing bowl. Beat with hand mixer on medium speed for 2-3 minutes or until stiff peaks form. Spoon on top of chocolate layer. Garnish with chocolate shavings and crushed peppermint candies. Serve immediately.