Description
A festive and refreshing No Bake Christmas Peppermint Pie featuring a creamy peppermint-flavored filling in a crunchy Oreo crust, topped with whipped topping and crushed peppermint candy. Perfect for holiday gatherings and easy to prepare without baking.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 Oreo pie crust
For the filling:
- 2 tsp vanilla extract (I use McCormick pure vanilla extract)
- 2 (8 oz) pkgs cream cheese (softened to room temperature for smooth filling)
- 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
For the 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 cream cheese until smooth. Then, add the red food coloring, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract to the cream cheese and powdered sugar 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 evenly to create 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 flavor. Chill the pie in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours, or until ready to serve. Enjoy your delicious peppermint pie!
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature to achieve a smooth and creamy filling.
- You can substitute the Oreo crust with a graham cracker crust if preferred.
- For stronger peppermint flavor, you can add an extra ½ tsp of peppermint extract.
- Red food coloring can be adjusted or omitted for a less vibrant filling color.
- Chilling the pie for the full 2 hours will help the filling set perfectly and enhance the flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 pie)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
