Are you looking for a show-stopping dessert to end the holiday season on a sweet note? Look no further than this indulgent Chocolate Peppermint Cream Pie with Oreo Crust. This recipe combines the rich flavors of chocolate and refreshing peppermint in a creamy, dreamy pie that will have your guests coming back for seconds.
What You'll Need
For the Crust
- 2cups/270 grams Oreo crumbs (from about 24 standard-sized Oreos)
- 4tablespoons/57 grams unsalted butter (½ stick), melted
- ½teaspoon kosher salt
For the Custard
- ½cup/100 grams granulated sugar
- 3tablespoons cornstarch
- 2tablespoons cocoa powder
- ¾teaspoons kosher salt
- 3cups/720 milliliters whole milk
- 6large egg yolks
- 8ounces/225 grams semisweet bar chocolate, finely chopped
- 2tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 1teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1teaspoon peppermint extract
For the Topping
- 1cup/240 milliliters heavy cream
- 1tablespoonsconfectioners’ sugar
- 1teaspoon peppermint extract
- Crushed Oreos and/or crushed candy cane for garnish (optional)
How to Make It
Start by mixing Oreo crumbs with melted butter and salt to create the crust. Press the mixture into a pie dish and bake until set. Next, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder, and salt in a saucepan. Gradually whisk in milk and egg yolks, then cook until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in chopped chocolate, butter, and vanilla until smooth.
Special Touch: Peppermint Twist
For a festive twist, add a hint of peppermint extract to the custard filling before pouring it into the Oreo crust. The combination of chocolate and peppermint creates a flavor profile that is reminiscent of holiday treats and winter indulgence.
Serve and Enjoy
Chill the pie in the refrigerator until set, then garnish with whipped cream and crushed candy canes for a finishing touch (do not add crushed candy canes until you're ready to serve, they will start to bleed into the whipped cream). Slice into wedges and serve to your guests for a memorable dessert experience that will leave them craving more.
Before you pack away your holiday decorations, treat yourself to a slice of this Chocolate Peppermint Cream Pie. With its decadent flavors and luxurious texture, it's the perfect way to end the holiday season on a sweet and satisfying note.