I was asked by Peeps, the maker of the fun marshmallow treats, to come up with a recipe using one of their holiday marshmallows. I came up with this delicious cream pie {after being inspired by Nellie’s Strawberry Cream Pie!} It’s easy to make, the flavors go beautifully together and the Peeps Peppermint Marshmallow Stars add a festive touch!
Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cream Pie
Serves 6-8
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3 tsp butter or shortening
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 Graham cracker pie crust (or chocolate- either way!)
- 4-oz (1/2 a block) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 tub Cool Whip (4 oz)
- 1/2 tsp Peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup Peppermint chips*
- dark chocolate, for shaving on top
- 1 package Peeps Peppermint Marshmallow Stars
Combine chocolate chips, butter or shortening and milk and melt in the microwave. I usually microwave it for about 30-45 seconds and then stir. If needed, microwave for another 15-20 seconds and stir again. Stir until smooth and then pour the mixture into the bottom of the crust. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of the Peppermint chips on top of the chocolate.
*Peppermint chips are like chocolate chips only smaller and peppermint flavored. I found mine at Walmart! If you can’t find them, feel free to use 1/4 cup of crushed candy canes in place- sprinkling 1/8th cup over the chocolate and the remaining amount on top. I personally just think the peppermint chips are easier to eat!
Beat the cream cheese, sugar, sour cream and peppermint extract until smooth.
Fold in the Cool Whip.
Pour (or scoop) the mixture into the crust. Take the Peeps Peppermint Marshmallow Stars out and separate each star. Gently press them into the top of the pie, pushing down so that the stars are flush with the rest of the cream. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Don’t be tempted to not refrigerate the pie overnight! It needs time to set, trust me!
Top pie with remaining peppermint chips and shave about 1-2 oz of dark chocolate on top.
Enjoy!
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Add chocolate mixture into pie crust, then top with peppermint chips.
Add cream mixture over the top.
Then press the Peeps Peppermint Marshmallows into the cream.
After refrigerating overnight, top with remaining peppermint chips and dark chocolate shavings. Here’s what the pie looks like inside! The chocolate on the bottom is almost like a rich ganache- so delicious!
The chocolate-peppermint-marshmallow combination is a winner!
**Peeps provided me with several Peeps products to try out and get creative with in the kitchen. I supplied all other ingredients. All opinions are 100% mine!