Description
This No Bake Christmas Peppermint Pie is a festive and creamy dessert featuring a smooth peppermint cream cheese filling in an Oreo crust. Topped with whipped cream and crushed peppermint candy, it's a perfect holiday treat that comes together quickly without any baking.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 Oreo pie crust
For the filling:
- 2 tsp vanilla extract (McCormick pure vanilla extract recommended)
- 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 for later use in the recipe.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, cream together the powdered sugar and softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the red food coloring, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract. Mix until the color is uniform and the mixture is well combined. Fold in ½ cup of crushed peppermint candy bits gently.
- Combine the Mixtures: Gently add the cream cheese mixture to the whipped heavy cream bowl. Using a mixer on low speed, blend the two mixtures thoroughly until smooth and fully combined.
- Fill the Oreo Crust: Pour the combined peppermint cream cheese mixture into the Oreo pie crust, spreading evenly to cover the base.
- Garnish and Chill: Top the pie with a layer of thawed whipped topping, then sprinkle crushed peppermint candy on top for added texture and flavor. Chill the pie in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours until set and ready to serve.
Notes
- Make sure cream cheese is softened to room temperature for a smoother filling.
- Use pure peppermint extract and crushed peppermint candy for authentic peppermint flavor.
- Allow the pie to chill long enough so it sets properly before serving.
- For extra festive color, adjust the amount of red food coloring as desired.
- If you prefer, use homemade whipped cream instead of canned whipped topping for garnish.
- This pie needs no baking, making it ideal for quick holiday desserts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
