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Chocolate-Peppermint Creams

Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Nov 19, 2009
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Bits of crunchy peppermint candy complement the dark chocolate crust and creamy, rich filling. Lovely!

Chocolate-Peppermint Creams

  • Prep Time 45 min
  • Total 60 min
  • Servings 75
  • Ingredients 10
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Ingredients

  • 1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups)
  • 1 bag (12 oz) dark chocolate chips (2 cups)
  • 1/3 cup whipping cream
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup dry pudding mix from 1 box (4-serving size) vanilla pudding and pie filling mix (not instant)
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 bag (2 lb) powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped peppermint candy canes

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray. Reserve 1/2 cup of the semisweet chocolate chips. In 2-quart saucepan, heat remaining semisweet chocolate chips, the dark chocolate chips and 1/3 cup cream over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until melted. Pour into pan; spread evenly. Refrigerate.
  • Step 
    2
    Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, heat butter, pudding mix and 1/2 cup cream to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in peppermint extract, vanilla and powdered sugar, beating well, until mixture is smooth. Spread evenly over cooled chocolate layer; freeze until firm, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Step 
    3
    Place reserved 1/2 cup chocolate chips in small resealable freezer plastic bag. Microwave on High 45 to 55 seconds, turning bag over after 30 seconds. Squeeze bag until chips are melted and smooth. Cut small tip off one corner of bag, and drizzle over top. Immediately sprinkle with chopped candy. Cut into 15 rows by 5 rows.

Nutrition

140 Calories
6g Total Fat
0g Protein
21g Total Carbohydrate
19g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Piece
Calories
140
Calories from Fat
50
Total Fat
6g
9%
Saturated Fat
3 1/2g
18%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
10mg
3%
Sodium
25mg
1%
Potassium
35mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate
21g
7%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
19g
Protein
0g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
2%
2%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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