Description
Capture the spirit of the holidays with this Holiday Bliss Christmas Peppermint Pie. With a creamy peppermint filling, a rich chocolate cookie crust, and festive crushed candy canes on top, this no-bake dessert is perfect for your Christmas celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 chocolate cookie crust
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 2 drops red food coloring (optional)
- 8 oz whipped topping
- 1/3 cup crushed candy canes
- 1 cup whipped cream (for topping)
Instructions
- If using homemade crust, combine crushed chocolate sandwich cookies with melted butter and press into a pie pan. Chill for 15 minutes.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and mix until fully incorporated.
- Stir in peppermint extract and red food coloring (if using).
- Fold in the whipped topping gently to keep the filling light and airy.
- Spoon the filling into the crust and smooth the top.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, pipe whipped cream along the edges and sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
- Slice with a hot knife for clean presentation.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
- Great for a quick breakfast dessert option.
- Perfect for a light dinner finish.
- Ideal for festive potluck gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Holiday Bliss Christmas Peppermint