Peppermint Pie
Delight your taste buds with the ultimate holiday treat: Peppermint Pie. This no-bake dessert combines a crunchy chocolate cookie crust with a luscious peppermint-infused cream filling for a show-stopping finale to any festive gathering. The creamy filling, made with softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and freshly whipped cream, is perfectly balanced with a touch of peppermint extract for that signature refreshing flavor. A swirl of optional red food coloring adds a playful pink hue, while the topping of fluffy whipped cream and crushed candy canes creates a visually stunning and deliciously festive garnish. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes and requiring no cooking time, this chilled pie is a crowd-pleaser for the winter season and beyond. Serve it cold for the perfect ending to your holiday feast!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Chocolate cookie crumbs
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
- 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Peppermint extract
- 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Heavy whipping cream, cold
- 2 drops Red food coloring (optional)
- 1 cup Whipped cream (for topping)
- 0.5 cup Crushed candy canes or peppermint candies (for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter. Mix well until the crumbs are evenly coated.
Press the crumb 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 preparing the filling.
In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream with an electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.
Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined. If desired, add 2 drops of red food coloring and swirl gently for a light pink color.
Spread the peppermint filling evenly into the chilled crust. Smooth the top with a spatula.
Cover the pie with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
Before serving, top the pie with whipped cream and garnish with crushed candy canes or peppermint candies.
Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy your festive peppermint pie!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5816 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 398.1 g | 510% | |
| Saturated Fat | 237.9 g | 1190% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 863 mg | 288% | |
| Sodium | 2103 mg | 91% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 517.5 g | 188% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.0 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 414.3 g | ||
| Protein | 48.8 g | 98% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 802 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 12.9 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 1088 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
