This PEEPS® inspired creation is courtesy of:
Candace Nelson – co-founder of Sprinkles and Pizzana in LA
Pink Peppermint PEEPS® Pies
Pink PEEPS® Peppermint Pies are as cute as they are delicious! These flavorful treats are fun to make and are a delightful addition to any dessert table during the Holidays.
TOTAL TIME
SERVINGS
8
INGREDIENTS
Chocolate Cookie Crust:
1 1/4 cups sugar
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Pinch of salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Peppermint PEEPS® Filling:
24 large marshmallows
1/2 cup whole milk
Pinch of salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 tiny drop of red food gel
1 cup whipping cream
6 PEEPS® Brand Marshmallow Candy Cane Flavored Chicks (plus 8 whole PEEPS® Brand Marshmallow Candy Cane Flavored Chicks for top of tarts)
Whisk all dry ingredients in a large bowl. Pour in melted butter and stir to incorporate.
Press 3 tablespoons crust mixture tightly into the bottom and up the sides of 4-inch, removable-bottom tart pans.
Prick the bottom of tarts with a fork and bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and cool on wire rack. (If bottom of tart has bubbled up in oven, press down with the back of a measuring cup or spoon.)
Peppermint PEEPS® Filling:
In a saucepan, melt marshmallows and milk over low heat, stirring constantly until mixture is smooth.
Remove from heat and add salt. Let cool for a few minutes, then add extracts and food coloring. Transfer to fridge to cool and thicken.
In the meantime, whip whipping cream until stiff peaks.
Fold peppermint mixture into whipping cream, and then fold PEEPS® pieces in. Scoop ¼ cup peppermint cream into each baked chocolate tart shell. Top each with a PEEPS® Brand Marshmallow Candy Cane Flavored Chick and crushed peppermint candies.
RELATED PRODUCTS
Click on the PEEPS product for more details, including available sizes,
nutrition info and where to buy it.
YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY
Share a Photo
Share if you loved this recipe as is, or if you added
your own #peepsonality.
