Mint Chocolate Icebox Pie
If you like mint and chocolate together, then you'll love this mint chocolate icebox pie! It's a perfectly refreshing summertime treat!
Omg I have to tell you: this was one of the best desserts I've had in a long time.
Mint chocolate icebox pie. To die for!
I am a big fan of chocolate and mint together, so I knew I was probably really going to like this pie. But it exceeded my expectations!
That filling is so light and fluffy, it just melts on your tongue. And it leaves behind the most incredible rich, dark chocolate flavor, enhanced with a strong hit of cool mint. Like a fresh breeze on a summer day! And the chocolate cookie crust is the perfect crunchy compliment to all that soft goodness.
Best of all, it was super simple to make. You barely have to turn the oven on!
Just the kind of dessert recipe I love for those hot, lazy summer nights.
It's a perfect treat to cool you off, especially if you're a chocoholic (like me!). Definitely give it a try for your next get-together. I bet your guests will go nuts for it!
More summer recipes on my "Seasonal Recipes: Spring & Summer" Pinterest board!
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Ingredients
For the chocolate cookie crust
- 30 chocolate sandwich cookies
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 5 tablespoons (73.93 g) unsalted butter,, melted
For the mint chocolate mousse filling
- 8 ounces (226.8 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips, (or bar, chopped roughly)
- ⅓ cup (83.33 g) water
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon dark cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon (0.13 teaspoon) kosher salt
- 1 ½ cups (357 g) heavy whipping cream,, whipped stiffly
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
For the garnishes
- ½ cup (119 g) heavy whipping cream, whipped softly with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 sprig fresh mint
Instructions
To make the chocolate cookie crust:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and place the chocolate sandwich cookies and sugar in the bowl of the food processor.
- Pulse until the cookies are completely crushed to crumbs.
- Stir in the melted butter, and press the mixture in an even layer over the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch diameter standard pie dish.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
To make the mint chocolate mousse filling:
- Place the chocolate, water, cocoa powders, sugar, and salt in a large bowl and microwave in 30 second increments, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes, or until melted and smooth.
- Fold in the whipped cream, vanilla, and peppermint extract until combined.
- Transfer to the prepared pie dish, and refrigerate for two hours (or preferably, overnight).
To garnish:
- Fit a piping bag with a jumbo open star (4B) tip, and pipe rosettes around the outside edge of the pie.
- Top with fresh mint.
This looks Amazing! Could I make it leaving out the mint flavoring all together? I know you’re asking why would anyone do that! 😂. I do like mint & chocolate but I know some do not so wanted to if leaving out the 2 tsp of mint liquid would change consistency of the dessert..... thinking of making this for our Memorial Day cookout! 😊
You can and I've actually done it and created a standalone post for it. Here's the link: https://bakingamoment.com/chocolate-cream-pie/. Hope you enjoy!
This looks amazing! But I always thought melted chocolate and water were a big no-no. The chocolate doesn't seize? The other ingredients kind of buffer it?
I'd heard the same thing for years but I think that only applies if it's a small amount of water in a larger amount of chocolate. These ratios work beautifully and I've actually adapted this same recipe in a few different ways. Works like a charm every time! Enjoy.
Thanks for answering!
This looks amazing! Can't wait to try it! I assume this will freeze and defrost well?
Thanks Kelly! I haven't done it myself but I do think it should work well for you. Good luck!
Mint and chocolate are so good together! This is creamy and perfect!
Sounds great! I love your decorative topping!
Mint and chocolate is one of the best flavor combinations! This pie looks gorgeous!
My kids love the chocolate-mint combo! What a fabulous pie!
You can FEEL how silky this pie is just by looking at the photos!
is there a brand name example of what you mean by chocolate sandwich cookies? Oreos without the center? Not sure what to get. thanks so much
Hey Chris! I just used Oreos lol. Centers & all! Sorry for the confusion there.
mmmm the texture of this pie looks like perfection!!! And my hubby loves choc+mint (I'm quite fond of the combo myself) so this would be such a hit at my house <3
Thanks Kayle! It was definitely a big hit here, with my whole family!
I love desserts like this that seem fancy but are so easy! Your pie is beautiful!
Aw, thank you so much Melissa! I'm so happy you like this!
I just love how perfect your creations always look, such perfect symmetry, such beautiful textures. I actually don't like the mint and chocolate combo at all but you still have my mouth watering! 🙂
What a sweet compliment! Thank you so much Nicole, that really means so much coming from you. PS- I think you're crazy for not liking chocolate mint but I guess we can still be friends 😉
Hahah, I know.. many people have said that to me but I just can't help it! 🙂
Favorite part of the video is you taking a bite at the end! You are just too darn cute! Thanks for all the work that you do:)
Oh my goodness thank you so much! I feel a little funny about adding that in and I've thought about nixing it, so I'm glad to hear that you like it! I guess I'll keep doing that in my videos then. Thanks for the great feedback Amanda!
That chocolate filling looks sooo perfectly silky! Gorgeous!
Thanks Alex! It definitely was silky and delicious. Glad that came through in the pics and video. Hope you have a great weekend!
Great post and video! Looks easy, fabulous and delicious.... Thanks for sharing!
My pleasure Kathleen! I'm so happy you like it; thanks for the great feedback!