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This Brownie Brittle Peppermint Chocolate Pie recipe will get you in the holiday spirit. Itโs a no bake dessert recipe that is full of Christmas flavors and so easy to make!
If you love Brownie Brittle as much as I do, you should also try Brownie Brittle Birthday Cake Icebox Cupcakes!
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This Is One Of My Favorite No Bake Pie Recipes
One of the things I love about this pie is that itโs actually a no bake pie! No need to turn on your oven! You will use the stove, but not for long. This pie comes together so easily.
This Chocolate Pie Has A Delicious Brownie Crust
I started off with one of my favorite things in the crust โ Brownie Brittle. It was my first time using Brownie as a crust and oh em gee, was it a good call. Itโs like having a crunchy brownie crust without all the work of baking brownies. The taste is perfection.
The Brownie Brittle and some melted butter are combined and pressed into the bottom of the pie pan to make the crust. Once thatโs ready, set it aside to make the filling.
How To Make Peppermint Chocolate Pie
The filling is made by melting chocolate chips into milk in a pan over the stove. Once the chocolate chips are melted and combined with the milk, a little more milk and cornstarch is added along with some peppermint extract. The cornstarch will help thicken the mixture to give you a thicker pie filling.
Youโll bring the mixture to a boil, which also helps to thicken the filling. Make sure to stir in constantly while it boils so it doesnโt burn or get clumpy. After about 2 minutes, pour the mixture into the crust and place it into the refrigerator to set. Youโll want to leave it for at least an hour, even longer if you want it thicker.
How To Make The Chocolate Ganache
After about an hour though, you can go ahead and add the ganache layer. Please do not be afraid of making chocolate ganache. I remember I was so afraid to make it for the first time, but once I made it and realized just how easy and not scary it was, I was hooked!
You place the chocolate chips in a bowl, preferably metal to help hold the heat. Then microwave the heavy cream until it begins to boil. Once boiling, pour the cream over the chocolate chips, cover tightly and let it sit for about 5 minutes. The cream will melt the chocolate chips and then youโll be able to whisk it until smooth.
The ganache is poured over the top of the pie, then the whole pie goes back in to fridge until completely set.
What Toppings Go Best With This Chocolate Peppermint Pie?
Once ready to serve, you can top the pie with some whipped cream, peppermint crunch baking chips and even a little chocolate sauce if you want. I personally am a fan of a little extra chocolate. Why not? ๐
More Chocolate Desserts You Might Like:
If you love chocolate and peppermint as much as I do, you should also try these recipes:
- Peppermint Cheesecake Brownie Trifle
- No Churn Peppermint Bark Ice Cream
- Peppermint Chocolate Cake
- Peppermint Brownie Ice Cream Cake
- Chocolate-Dipped Peppermint Chocolate Sugar Cookies
- Peppermint Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies
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Brownie Brittle Peppermint Chocolate Pie
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 12-14 Servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Description
This festive Brownie Brittle Peppermint Chocolate Pie is a chocolate loverโs dream come true. To get yourself in the holiday spirit, top a crisp brownie crust with layers of creamy peppermint chocolate filling, silky chocolate ganache and crunchy peppermint chips!
Ingredients
Brownie Brittle Crust
- 2 cups Brownie Brittle crumbs (about 8 oz bag)
- 5 tbsp butter, melted
Peppermint Chocolate Filling
- 2 cups milk, divided use
- 2 tbsp + 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
Chocolate Ganache
- 6 oz semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Toppings
- Peppermint crunch baking chips
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate sauce, if desired
Instructions
- Grease a 9 inch pie pan.
- Add melted butter to brownie brittle crumbs and mix until combined.
- Press brownie brittle mixture evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9 inch pie pan, then set aside.
- Whisk the cornstarch and 1/4 cup milk together in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Add chocolate chips and remaining milk to a sauce pan and melt on med-low heat until smooth, whisking to keep from burning.
- Once melted, add cornstarch mixture and peppermint extract and whisk together.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, whisking constantly. It will begin to thicken.
- Once boiling, whisk continuously for about 2 minutes, until fully thickened.
- Pour mixture into crust.
- Refrigerate for about an hour, then make ganache.
- To make the ganache, put chocolate chips into a metal bowl.
- Put heavy cream into a microwave safe bowl, or glass measuring cup. Microwave until it begins to boil, then remove and pour over the chocolate.
- Immediately cover tightly with clear wrap and let sit for about 5 minutes.
- Remove wrap and whisk until smooth.
- Grab pie from refrigerator and pour ganache over top of the pie, spreading into an even layer.
- Refrigerate pie until completely set, another hour or two.
- Once ready to serve, top pie with whipped cream, peppermint crunch baking pieces and chocolate sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Slice
- Calories: 353
- Sugar: 32.1 g
- Sodium: 134.3 mg
- Fat: 19.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 42.1 g
- Protein: 5.3 g
- Cholesterol: 23.3 mg
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Enjoy!
Hi, is there something else I can use for the crust? I live in Australia and we donโt have brownie brittle here. Want to make for Christmas!
Something like Oreos should be fine.