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Peppermint Truffle Pie

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Updated Jan 12, 2010
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Whip up this luscious pie, perfect for the holidays with hints of candy canes and a double-dose of chocolate.

Peppermint Truffle Pie

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 8 hr 30 min
  • Ingredients 8
  • Servings 12
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 450°F. In medium microwavable bowl, place chocolate chips, half and half, and butter. Microwave on High 2 minutes to 2 minutes 30 seconds or until melted, stirring once or twice. Stir in peppermint extract. Beat with electric mixer or wire whisk until well blended. Refrigerate 45 to 60 minutes or until thickened.
  • Step 
    2
    Meanwhile, make pie crust as directed on box for One-Crust Baked Shell using 9-inch glass pie plate. Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Step 
    3
    In small microwavable bowl, place white chocolate chunks and whipping cream. Microwave on High 1 minute 30 seconds or until smooth, stirring once or twice. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours or until chilled.
  • Step 
    4
    Pour semisweet chocolate mixture into cooled baked shell. Reserve 3 peppermint candies. Crush remaining candies and sprinkle over top. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm.
  • Step 
    5
    In medium bowl, beat white chocolate mixture with electric mixer on high speed until light and fluffy. Do not overbeat. Carefully spoon and spread over chocolate. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or until firm. Just before serving, garnish with peppermint candies or fresh mint. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition

520 Calories
35g Total Fat
4g Protein
46g Total Carbohydrate
36g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
520
Calories from Fat
320
Total Fat
35g
54%
Saturated Fat
21g
103%
Trans Fat
1/2g
Cholesterol
60mg
19%
Sodium
160mg
7%
Potassium
220mg
6%
Total Carbohydrate
46g
15%
Dietary Fiber
1g
7%
Sugars
36g
Protein
4g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
10%
10%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
10%
10%
Iron
6%
6%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 2 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 7 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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