Mint Chocolate Lattice Pie
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This stunning mint chocolate lattice pie is one of my favorite desserts to make when I want something that looks impressive but doesn't demand hours in the kitchen. The beautiful lattice top is surprisingly simple to create, and the whole thing comes together in just an hour from start to finish. I love how the cool, refreshing mint plays against the rich chocolate, and here's a bonus: dark chocolate is packed with antioxidants that are actually good for you. Best of all, this recipe uses everyday ingredients you probably already have in your pantry, making it budget friendly and perfect for unexpected guests. Trust me, once you taste that creamy mint chocolate filling under that buttery crust, you'll be making this again and again.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gbutter
- 300 gall-purpose flour
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gconfectioners' sugar
- 250 gunsalted chocolate chips
- 2 tspmint extract
- 400 mlheavy cream
- 2 egglarge eggs
- 100 gunsalted butter, melted
- 100 gmint chocolate chunks
- 1 tspalmond extract
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
Tip: Use a convection fan for an even bake.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, and confectioners' sugar.
Tip: Whisk until well combined.
- 3
Add the melted butter and mix until the dough comes together in a ball.
Tip: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
- 4
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a thickness of about 3 mm (1/8 inch).
Tip: Use a pastry cutter or a knife to cut the dough into long strips.
- 5
In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, eggs, mint extract, and almond extract.
Tip: Set aside until ready to use.
- 6
In a large saucepan, melt the chocolate chips over low heat, stirring occasionally.
Tip: Remove from heat once smooth and creamy.
- 7
Pour the cream mixture into the melted chocolate and whisk until combined.
Tip: Pour the chocolate mixture into the pastry shell.
- 8
Arrange the pastry strips on top of the chocolate filling to form a lattice pattern.
Tip: Trim the excess pastry and press the edges to seal.
- 9
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.
Tip: Let cool completely before serving.
- 10
Garnish with mint chocolate chunks and serve chilled.
Tip: Enjoy!
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