Description
This No Bake Christmas Peppermint Pie is a festive and creamy dessert featuring a smooth peppermint-flavored cream cheese filling in an Oreo crust, topped with whipped cream and crushed peppermint candy. Perfect for holiday celebrations and easy to prepare without baking.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 Oreo pie crust
For the 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
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 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 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 pie crust, spreading it out evenly to form the base of the 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 2 hours until set and ready to serve.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for a smooth filling.
- Use pure peppermint flavoring for the best taste instead of peppermint extract if possible.
- The pie must be chilled for at least 2 hours to allow the filling to set properly.
- If you prefer less sweetness, reduce the powdered sugar slightly to taste.
- Substitute the Oreo crust with a graham cracker crust for a different flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
