Poinsettia Pie Recipe

Name: Poinsettia Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs; 6 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted; ⅛ teaspoon mint extract (optional); 3/4 cup sugar divided; 1 envelope gelatin, unflavored unflavored; ⅓ cup water cold; 3 large eggs separated; ⅓ cup creme de menthe; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream whipped; 1 x chocolate, leaves; 1 each yellow candy round; 3/4 cup white chocolate baking bars, coarsely chopped; 1 x food coloring red; 1 x vegetable shortening; 3/4 cup chocolate (semi-sweet) semi-sweet,, coarsely chopped

Servings: persons

2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs
6 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
⅛ teaspoon mint extract (optional)
3/4 cup sugar divided
1 envelope gelatin, unflavored unflavored
⅓ cup water cold
3 large eggs separated
⅓ cup creme de menthe
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream whipped
1 x chocolate, leaves
1 each yellow candy round
3/4 cup white chocolate baking bars, coarsely chopped
1 x food coloring red
1 x vegetable shortening
3/4 cup chocolate (semi-sweet) semi-sweet,, coarsely chopped

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-------------------------EQUIPMENT------------------------- Pastry Brush 6 md (or 8) Lemon Leaves *
2
Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
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Combine cookie crumbs, butter and peppermint extract, if desired, in small bowl.
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Press onto bottom and up sides of 9 inch pie plate.
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Bake 8 minutes.
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Cool on wire rack.
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Combine 1/2 cup sugar and gelatin in small saucepan.
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Add cold water, let stand 1 minute.
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Stir over low heat until gelatin is completely dissolved.
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Beat egg yolks in small bowl.
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Stir about 1/4 cup gelatin mixture into egg yolks, return egg yolk mixture to saucepan.
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Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thick enough to coat the back of the spoon.
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Remove from heat; stir in liqueur.
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Cool to room temperature.
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Beat egg whites until foamy.
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Gradually beat in remaining 1/4 cup sugar; continue beating until soft paks form.
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Fold into gelatin mixture.
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Gently fold in whipped cream.
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Pour into cooled crust.
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Refrigerate until firm, 8 hours or overnight.
21
Prepare Chocolate Leaves, reserving small amount of melted chocolate.
22
Arrange chocolate leaves on pie to create poinsettia, using reserved chocolate to attach.
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Place yellow candy in center.
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Refrigerate until serving time.

1789

kcal

Calories

108

Fat

180

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs, 6 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted, ⅛ teaspoon mint extract (optional), 3/4 cup sugar divided, and more.

Yes, Poinsettia Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Poinsettia Pie

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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