Decadent Mexican Frozen Hot Chocolate Pie
A rich and indulgent frozen dessert that combines the flavors of Mexican hot chocolate with a creamy filling, nestled in a chocolate cookie crust.
Ingredients
| 1 | can (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk |
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| 1/4 | cup milk (at room temperature) |
| 1 | package (11 1/2 ounce) package milk chocolate chips |
| 2 | teaspoons vanilla |
| 1 1/4 | teaspoons ground cinnamon |
| 1/8 | teaspoon cayenne pepper |
| 2 | cups 2 cups heavy cream |
| 1 | package (6 ounce) package Oreo cookie pie crusts |
Instructions
| 1. | Begin by placing the beaters and mixing bowl in the freezer to chill. This step is crucial for whipping the heavy cream to perfection. |
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| 2. | Next, melt the milk chocolate chips either in a double boiler or the microwave. To avoid burning the chocolate, microwave for two minutes at 50% power. Allow the chocolate to cool. |
| 3. | In a separate bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and room temperature milk until well combined. |
| 4. | Gradually whisk in the melted chocolate until smooth and fully incorporated. |
| 5. | Add the vanilla, ground cinnamon, and a hint of cayenne pepper for a subtle kick of heat. |
| 6. | Retrieve the chilled bowl and beaters from the freezer. Beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. |
| 7. | Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture to create a light and airy filling. |
| 8. | Transfer 3 cups of the chocolate mixture into a freezer-proof bowl, cover, and set aside. |
| 9. | Pour the remaining chocolate mixture into the Oreo cookie pie crust, spreading it evenly. |
| 10. | Place both the bowl and the pie in the freezer for 2 hours to set. |
| 11. | After 2 hours, top the pie with the reserved chocolate mixture from the bowl. |
| 12. | Return the pie to the freezer and let it freeze overnight to fully set. |
| 13. | Before serving, garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings for added decadence. |
| 14. | Note: The preparation time does not include the initial 2 hours in the freezer for setting. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 466.1 kcal |
| Protein | 6.4 g |
| Fat | 30.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 43.5 g |
| Fiber | 1.3 g |
| Sugar | 35.3 g |
Published on Jul 23, 2024 by Luminița