Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • (1 piece)
  • Calories:
  • 329
  • Fat:
  • 19 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 9 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 42 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 245 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 40 g
  • Fiber:
  • 1 g
  • Protein:
  • 2 g
Contest Winning Recipe

Chocolate Mint Torte

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.

SERVINGS

12

CATEGORY

Dessert

METHOD

Freezer

PREP

35 min.

TOTAL

35 min.

INGREDIENTS

  • 27 cream-filled chocolate sandwich 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 mixing 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.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Sep 8, 2008

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