Description
This No Bake Christmas Peppermint Pie is a festive and creamy dessert featuring a smooth peppermint-flavored cream cheese filling set in an Oreo crust. Topped with whipped topping and crushed peppermint candy, it’s an easy-to-make holiday treat that requires no baking and can be chilled to perfection before serving.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 Oreo pie crust
Filling
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 (8 oz) pkgs 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 color
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Topping and Garnish
- 1 tub whipped topping (like 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. Once done, set the bowl aside to be used later in the recipe.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, cream together the powdered sugar and softened cream cheese until smooth. Then, add the red food coloring, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract to the mixture. Mix until the color is uniform and well combined. Finally, fold in ½ cup of crushed peppermint candy bits.
- Combine the Mixtures: Gently add the cream cheese mixture to the bowl of whipped heavy cream. Using a low speed on your mixer, blend the two mixtures together until they are thoroughly combined, ensuring a smooth consistency.
- Fill the Oreo Crust: Pour the combined mixture into the Oreo crust, spreading it out evenly. This will serve as the base of your pie.
- Garnish and Chill: Top the pie with a layer of thawed whipped topping, then sprinkle crushed peppermint candy over the top for added texture and festive flavor. Chill the pie in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours or until set before serving.
Notes
- For best results, make sure the cream cheese is fully softened to prevent lumps in the filling.
- You can substitute the Oreo crust with a homemade chocolate cookie crust if preferred.
- Use pure peppermint extract for a more natural flavor rather than artificial peppermint oils.
- To keep the red food coloring from staining hands or surfaces, use gloves or mix carefully.
- The pie is best served within 24 hours for optimal freshness and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
