Holiday Bliss Christmas Peppermint Pie
Indulge in the festive spirit with our Holiday Bliss Christmas Peppermint Pie! This no-bake dessert features a luscious creamy peppermint filling nestled in a delightful chocolate cookie crust. Topped with crushed candy canes, it adds a cheerful touch to your holiday gatherings. Not only is this pie easy to prepare, making it perfect for busy nights or family celebrations, but it can also be made ahead of time—giving you one less thing to worry about on the big day. With its stunning presentation and irresistible flavors, this pie is sure to be the star of your dessert table!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2–3 drops red food coloring (optional)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup crushed candy canes
- 1 cup whipped cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by mixing chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter and pressing into a springform pan. Chill for 10–15 minutes.
- Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form and set aside.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth, then add powdered sugar and peppermint extract. Add food coloring if desired.
- Fold in whipped cream gently until combined. Spoon filling into chilled crust and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, top with whipped cream and sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (112g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg