Description
This No Bake Christmas Peppermint Pie is a festive and creamy dessert featuring a smooth peppermint-flavored cream cheese filling in a chocolate Oreo crust, topped with whipped topping and crushed peppermint candy for a refreshing holiday treat.
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. Set the whipped cream aside for later use.
- 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, mixing until the color is uniform. Fold in ½ cup of crushed peppermint candy bits gently.
- Combine the Mixtures: Gently add the cream cheese mixture to the whipped heavy cream. Using a low speed on your mixer, blend the mixtures until thoroughly combined and smooth in consistency.
- Fill the Oreo Crust: Pour the combined filling into the Oreo pie crust, spreading it out evenly to form the pie base.
- Garnish and Chill: Top the pie with a layer of whipped topping, then sprinkle crushed peppermint candy over the top for garnish. Chill the pie in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours until firm and ready to serve.
Notes
- Allow the cream cheese to soften to room temperature for easier mixing and smoother filling.
- If you prefer, substitute the peppermint flavoring with peppermint extract, adjusting quantity to taste.
- Use a store-bought Oreo pie crust to save time or make your own chocolate cookie crust from crushed cookies and melted butter.
- Chilling the pie overnight will enhance the firmness and flavor blending.
- For a dairy-free version, use vegan cream cheese, coconut cream, and dairy-free whipped topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 200 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: 70 mg
