Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (150g) chocolate wafer cookies, finely crushed
- 5 tablespoons (70g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups (360ml) heavy cream, divided
- 1 (14 ounce / 397g) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup (120ml) crème de menthe liqueur
- 1/4 cup (60ml) crème de cacao liqueur
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract (optional)
- Green food coloring (optional)
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons (25g) powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips, for garnish
Instructions:
- Combine crushed chocolate cookies, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl.
- Press firmly into the bottom and up the sides of the pie plate.
- Pre-bake the crust if desired (10 minutes at 350°F/175°C) or chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Whip 1/2 cup of heavy cream to stiff peaks. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, crème de menthe, crème de cacao, and peppermint extract (if using). Mix well.
- Gently fold in the whipped cream until evenly combined.
- Add a few drops of green food coloring if desired.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the filling to set completely.
- Just before serving, whip the remaining 1 cup of heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the whipped cream topping evenly over the pie.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips.
- Slice and serve chilled.