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.

Ingredients

1. 1/4 cup butter, melted
2. 1 quart mint chocolate chip ice cream
3. 1 ½ cups crushed chocolate sandwich cookies
4. 1 cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies
5. 4 tablespoons creme de menthe liqueur
6. 3 egg whites
7. ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
8. salt to taste
9. 2 teaspoons creme de menthe liqueur
10. ⅓ cup white sugar

Method

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.

                                            

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

541.4 calories; 7.7 g protein; 56.5 g carbohydrates; 119.6 mg cholesterol; 268.2 mg sodium.