Description
This No Bake Christmas Peppermint Pie is a festive and creamy dessert perfect for the holiday season. Featuring a chocolatey Oreo crust, a fluffy peppermint-infused cream cheese filling, and topped with crushed candy canes, this pie combines traditional holiday flavors in a quick and easy no-bake recipe that requires minimal prep time and no oven baking.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 Oreo pie crust
Filling
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 packages cream cheese (8 ounces each, softened)
- 10 drops red food color
- 2 teaspoons vanilla essence
- 1 teaspoon peppermint flavoring
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy canes or mints
- 1 tub cool whip (approximately 8 ounces)
Garnish
- Crushed peppermint candies for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the cream cheese mixture: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Add vanilla essence, peppermint flavoring, and red food color drops, mixing until the color is well incorporated and the mixture is uniform.
- Whip the cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
- Combine ingredients: Gently fold the whipped cream and cool whip into the cream cheese mixture to maintain the fluffy texture. Then, fold in the crushed peppermint candy canes for a refreshing minty crunch.
- Assemble the pie: Pour the filling evenly into the Oreo pie crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Chill: Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours, or until fully set and firm enough to slice.
- Garnish and serve: Before serving, sprinkle crushed peppermint candies over the top of the pie for an extra festive touch.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier mixing and a smoother filling.
- If you prefer less sweetness, reduce the powdered sugar slightly.
- For a stronger peppermint flavor, adjust the peppermint extract to taste.
- This pie requires refrigeration to set properly; do not freeze as it may affect the texture.
- Use a glass or metal pie dish for best results with the Oreo crust.
