No Bake Christmas Peppermint Pie Recipe
This No Bake Christmas Peppermint Pie is a festive and refreshing dessert featuring a creamy peppermint-flavored filling set in a chocolate Oreo crust, topped with whipped topping and crushed peppermint candy. It’s easy to prepare without any baking, making it perfect for holiday celebrations or anytime you want a cool, minty treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the crust:
- 1 Oreo pie crust
For the filling:
- 2 tsp vanilla extract (use McCormick pure vanilla extract for best flavor)
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp peppermint flavoring
- 10 drops red food coloring
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
For the topping and garnish:
- 1 tub whipped topping (such as Cool Whip), thawed
- Crushed peppermint candy for garnish
Instructions
- Whip the Heavy Cream: In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set this whipped cream aside to use later in the recipe.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, cream together the powdered sugar and softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the red food coloring, vanilla extract, and peppermint flavoring, mixing well until the color is uniform and the ingredients are fully combined. Fold in ½ cup of crushed peppermint candy gently.
- Combine the Mixtures: Carefully add the cream cheese mixture to the bowl containing the whipped heavy cream. Using a mixer on low speed, blend both mixtures together thoroughly to achieve a smooth and uniform consistency.
- Fill the Oreo Crust: Pour the combined filling into the pre-made Oreo pie crust. Spread the filling evenly to cover the crust, forming the base of your pie.
- Garnish and Chill: Top the filled pie with a generous layer of whipped topping (such as Cool Whip). Sprinkle additional crushed peppermint candy over the top for texture and festive flair. Refrigerate the pie for 1 to 2 hours, or until firm and chilled. Serve chilled and enjoy your delicious peppermint pie!
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature before mixing to avoid lumps.
- Use pure peppermint flavoring along with crushed peppermint candy to enhance the peppermint taste.
- Chilling the pie helps the filling firm up and develop flavors.
- You can substitute the Oreo crust with a homemade chocolate cookie crust if desired.
- For a more festive look, garnish with mini candy canes or red and white sprinkles.
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