Chocolate Mint Torte Recipe

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This frozen treat comes together in a snap. I melt chocolate-covered mint candies and mix them into the creamy filling for refreshing flavor. A cookie-crumb crust and a sprinkling of extra mint candies make it fun any time of the year.

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Chocolate Mint Torte Recipe

Prep: 35 min. + freezing

Yield: 12 Servings

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Ingredients

27 Oreo cookies, crushed
1/3 cup butter, melted
4 ounces chocolate-covered peppermint candies
1/4 cup milk
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
Additional whipped cream and chocolate-covered peppermint patties

Directions

In a small bowl, combine cookie crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom and 1-1/2 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
In a small saucepan, heat candies and milk over low heat until candy is melted; stir until smooth. Cool for 10-15 minutes.
Place marshmallow creme in a large bowl; gradually beat in mint mixture. Fold in whipped cream. Transfer to prepared crust. Cover and freeze until firm. May be frozen for up to 2 months.
Remove from the freezer about 30 minutes before serving. Remove sides of pan. Garnish with additional whipped cream and candies. Yield: 12 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested with Junior Mints.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 329 calories, 19 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 42 mg cholesterol, 245 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Chocolate Mint Torte in Quick Cooking November/December 2003, p27