NESTLE'S LUCKY YOU MINT PIE

 

1 cup (6 oz.) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Mini Morsels

• 1 can (12 fl. oz.) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 prepared 9-inch (6 oz.) chocolate crumb crust
• 1 package (3.4 oz.) vanilla instant pudding and pie filling mix
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 3 to 4 drops green food coloring (optional)
• 1 container (8 oz.) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
• Additional NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Mini Morsels, fresh mint sprigs (optional)
• MICROWAVE 1 cup morsels and 1/3 cup evaporated milk in medium, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) power for 45 seconds; stir until smooth. Stir in butter; pour into crust. Refrigerate for 20 minutes or until cool to the touch.
  
  MEANWHILE, BEAT remaining evaporated milk, pudding mix, water, peppermint extract and 3 drops food coloring in medium bowl until combined. Gently stir in 2 cups whipped topping andadditional drop of food coloring, if desired. Spoon over chocolate layer.
  
  REFRIGERATE for 2 hours or until set. Sprinkle with additional morsels. Spoon remaining whipped topping in center of pie. Garnish with fresh mint.
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