Description
This Christmas Peppermint Pie is a creamy, cool, and festively easy no-bake dessert perfect for the holiday season. Featuring a chocolate cookie crust, peppermint-flavored cream cheese filling, and a light whipped topping, it combines refreshing mint with rich chocolate in a delightful pie that’s both simple to prepare and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
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Crust
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (such as Oreo, filling removed)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 1 1/2 cups whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- 4–5 drops red food coloring (optional)
Toppings
- Crushed candy canes or peppermint candies
- Extra whipped topping
- Mini chocolate chips (optional)
- Chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare crust: Combine the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted unsalted butter in a bowl until evenly mixed. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish to form the crust. Place the crust in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the filling.
- Make filling base: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until fluffy and smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating well to incorporate. Then add the sweetened condensed milk and peppermint extract, mixing until the mixture is smooth and uniform. If desired, add 4 to 5 drops of red food coloring to give the filling a festive pink hue and stir gently.
- Fold in whipped topping: Carefully fold the thawed whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture, combining gently until just blended to maintain a light and airy texture.
- Assemble the pie: Pour the peppermint cream cheese filling into the prepared chocolate cookie crust, smoothing the top evenly with a spatula or the back of a spoon.
- Chill the pie: Cover the pie with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate it for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow it to set properly and enhance the flavors.
- Add toppings and serve: Just before serving, sprinkle crushed candy canes or peppermint candies over the pie. Optionally, add extra whipped topping, mini chocolate chips, or chocolate shavings to decorate and add texture.
Notes
- For best results, remove the cream filling from the cookies before crushing for the crust to avoid a too-sweet crust.
- The pie is a no-bake dessert, making it perfect for easy holiday entertaining.
- Use full-fat cream cheese for richer, creamier texture.
- Allowing the pie to chill overnight maximizes flavor melding and firmness.
- Red food coloring is optional but adds a festive touch.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
