Description
This Easy No-Bake Christmas Peppermint Pie is the ultimate festive dessert for the holiday season. With a rich chocolate cookie crust, fluffy peppermint cheesecake-style filling, and crunchy candy cane topping, every bite feels creamy, refreshing, and perfect for Christmas celebrations. It’s an easy recipe that requires no oven time, making it ideal for busy holiday gatherings, Christmas dinner desserts, winter parties, and make-ahead dessert ideas. If you are searching for easy dessert recipes, holiday food ideas, Christmas desserts, no-bake pie recipes, or peppermint chocolate treats, this creamy peppermint pie is guaranteed to impress your family and guests while keeping preparation simple and stress-free.
Ingredients
24 chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed
5 tablespoons melted butter
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup crushed candy canes
1 cup whipped topping
2 tablespoons chocolate shavings
Extra crushed candy canes for garnish
Instructions
1. Crush the chocolate sandwich cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or rolling pin.
2. Mix the cookie crumbs with melted butter until fully combined and the texture resembles wet sand.
3. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and sides of a pie dish to form the crust.
4. Refrigerate the crust while preparing the filling.
5. Beat the softened cream cheese in a large bowl until completely smooth and creamy.
6. Gradually mix in the powdered sugar until fully incorporated.
7. Add the peppermint extract and vanilla extract, then continue mixing until smooth.
8. In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
9. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture to keep the filling light and airy.
10. Fold in the crushed candy canes evenly throughout the filling.
11. Spoon the peppermint filling into the chilled chocolate crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
12. Cover the pie and refrigerate for at least 4 to 6 hours or overnight until fully set.
13. Before serving, decorate the pie with whipped topping, chocolate shavings, and extra crushed candy canes.
14. Slice with a warm knife and serve chilled.
Notes
Use softened cream cheese to create a perfectly smooth filling without lumps.
Chill the pie overnight for the best flavor and cleaner slices.
Freeze the pie for 15 to 20 minutes before slicing if you want extra neat presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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