Just in time for Saint Patrick’s Day comes this mint-and-chocolate combo hailing from under the rainbow. Thanks to a winning combination of cream cheese, whipped cream, and creme de menthe (or peppermint extract), this batter makes for one incredibly rich and refreshing dessert. With a color worthy of a leprechauns suit jacket, this unapologetically minty dessert pairs sublimely with not one, but two layers of chocolate cookie crust, with extra crumble reserved for garnish. I promise that if you try this, you won’t be sorry. And you can trust me: I’m Irish.
Recipe:
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well. Press half of the mixture into the bottom of an 8 inch spring form pan and chill.
In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let stand for 1 minute. Heat over low heat, stirring until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Allow to cool.
In a large bowl, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form; set aside. In a separate large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until fluffy. Gradually add in the gelatin mixture and the creme de menthe. Fold in the whipped cream.
Pour half of the filling over the crust, then top with remaining crumb mixture; reserving 2 tbsp for garnish. Pour remaining filling into pan and garnish with reserved crumbs. Chill until set then remove from pan and serve.
Ingredients
Directions
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well. Press half of the mixture into the bottom of an 8 inch spring form pan and chill.
In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let stand for 1 minute. Heat over low heat, stirring until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Allow to cool.
In a large bowl, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form; set aside. In a separate large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until fluffy. Gradually add in the gelatin mixture and the creme de menthe. Fold in the whipped cream.
Pour half of the filling over the crust, then top with remaining crumb mixture; reserving 2 tbsp for garnish. Pour remaining filling into pan and garnish with reserved crumbs. Chill until set then remove from pan and serve.
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Thanks to Taste of Home for the recipe!
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