Description
Sweet holiday magic sparkles in this no-bake candy cane pie, blending peppermint’s cool crunch with creamy richness. Festive dessert lovers will savor each silky slice, celebrating winter’s most delightful flavor combination.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (8 ounces / 226 grams) package cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs (such as Oreo, finely crushed)
Sweetening and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup crushed candy canes (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
Binding and Crust Ingredients:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup whipped topping (additional, for garnish)
- Crushed candy canes or peppermint pieces
Instructions
- Craft a rich chocolate cookie foundation by blending cookie crumbs with melted butter, ensuring a thorough and even mixture.
- Gently press the crumb mixture into a 9-inch pie pan, meticulously covering the bottom and sides with uniform pressure.
- Refrigerate the crust for 10-15 minutes to solidify its structure and enhance its stability.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whip cream cheese and powdered sugar until achieving a silky, lump-free consistency.
- Infuse the cream cheese mixture with vibrant peppermint extract, creating an aromatic and refreshing flavor profile.
- Incorporate crushed candy canes into the cream cheese blend, distributing them evenly throughout the filling.
- Delicately fold whipped topping into the mixture, maintaining a light and airy texture.
- Transfer the peppermint-infused filling into the chilled chocolate cookie crust, using a spatula to create a smooth, elegant surface.
- Embellish the pie’s top with additional whipped topping, either spreading or piping for an artistic presentation.
- Garnish with a generous sprinkle of crushed candy canes, adding a festive and decorative touch.
- Refrigerate the pie for a minimum of 2 hours, allowing the filling to set and flavors to meld together.
- Serve the chilled pie, revealing a luxurious no-bake dessert perfect for holiday celebrations.
Notes
- Crush cookies finely for a smooth, compact crust that holds together perfectly without crumbling.
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature to ensure a silky, lump-free filling that blends seamlessly.
- Adjust peppermint extract carefully to balance intense flavor without overwhelming the dessert’s delicate taste.
- Make this pie gluten-free by substituting chocolate cookie crumbs with gluten-free chocolate wafer cookies or almond flour-based crumbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg