Peggy's Chocolate Mint Dessert

Cool, creamy, and decadently layered, Peggy's Chocolate Mint Dessert is the ultimate indulgence for chocolate and mint lovers. This show-stopping treat starts with a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth crust and builds into layers of peppermint-infused cream cheese, rich chocolate pudding, and fluffy whipped topping. The dessert is finished with a sprinkling of semi-sweet chocolate chips and chopped crème de menthe candies (or Andes mints) for delightful texture and bursts of refreshing mint flavor. Perfect for celebrations or a sweet ending to any meal, this chilled dessert combines effortless elegance with irresistible flavor. With a quick prep time and crowd-pleasing appeal, Peggy's Chocolate Mint Dessert is as easy to make as it is to devour!

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp peppermint extract
• 4 drops green food coloring
• 2 boxes chocolate pudding mix (instant, 3.9 oz box)
• 4 cups milk
• 16 oz whipped topping
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 0.5 cup crème de menthe candies (or Andes mints, chopped)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

In a medium-sized bowl, mix together 1 cup of unsalted butter, 1 cup of all-purpose flour, and 1 cup of powdered sugar until a crumbly dough forms.

Step 3

Press the dough evenly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan to form the crust.

Step 4

Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden. Let it cool completely.

Step 5

In a mixing bowl, beat the 8 oz of cream cheese and 3/4 cup granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.

Step 6

Add the 1 tsp peppermint extract and 4 drops of green food coloring to the cream cheese mixture. Stir until evenly combined.

Step 7

Spread the mint cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust, creating an even layer.

Step 8

In another bowl, whisk together the two boxes of chocolate pudding mix and 4 cups of milk until thick and creamy. Allow it to sit for 3-5 minutes to thicken fully.

Step 9

Spread the chocolate pudding evenly over the mint cream cheese layer.

Step 10

Top the pudding layer with the 16 oz of whipped topping, smoothing it out with a spatula.

Step 11

Sprinkle the 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1/2 cup of chopped crème de menthe candies or Andes mints over the whipped topping for added texture and flavor.

Step 12

Refrigerate the assembled dessert for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the layers to set.

Step 13

Slice into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy Peggy's Chocolate Mint Dessert!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2508.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6784.7

Total Fat 432.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 264.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.4g
Cholesterol 1073.7mg	0%
Sodium 2011.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 697.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.0g	0%
Total Sugars 557.7g
Protein 87.8g	0%

Vitamin D 701.6IU	0%
Calcium 1829.1mg	0%
Iron 13.8mg	0%
Potassium 2486.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.4%

Protein: 5.0%

Carbs: 39.6%