Chocolate Mint Pie

This pie has a chocolate cookie crust and an ice cream filling, but the creme de menthe meringue topping is what makes it special. It is a perfect St. Patrick's Day treat. Vanilla ice cream can be substituted for the mint chocolate chip.

• Calories: 541 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
• ⅓ cup white sugar
• 3 egg whites
• ¼ cup butter, melted
• 1 cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies
• salt to taste
• 1 ½ cups crushed chocolate sandwich cookies
• 1 quart mint chocolate chip ice cream
• 4 tablespoons creme de menthe liqueur
• 2 teaspoons creme de menthe liqueur

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine 1 1/2 cups cookie crumbs and melted butter or margarine. Press firmly over bottom and up the sides of a 9 inch pie pan. Freeze.

Step 2

Spread half of softened ice cream in crust. Drizzle 2 tablespoons creme de menthe and sprinkle 1/2 cup cookie crumbs over the ice cream. Repeat. Freeze till firm.

Step 3

In a clean bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add salt and cream of tartar, and beat until slightly stiff. Gradually beat in sugar until peaks form. Fold in 2 teaspoons creme de menthe. Spread meringue over pie, and seal to edges. Freeze up to 24 hours.

Step 4

Just before serving, broil until top is golden.