Description
A festive and creamy no-bake Christmas peppermint pie featuring a smooth peppermint-infused cream cheese filling into a crunchy Oreo crust, topped with whipped topping and crushed peppermint candies for a refreshing holiday treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 Oreo pie crust
For the filling:
- 2 tsp vanilla extract (McCormick pure)
- 2 (8 oz) packages 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. 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. Add the red food coloring, vanilla extract, and peppermint flavoring, mixing until the color and flavor are well combined. Fold in ½ cup of crushed peppermint candy bits.
- Combine the Mixtures: Gently add the cream cheese mixture to the whipped cream. Using a low speed on a mixer, blend the two mixtures thoroughly to achieve a smooth consistency.
- Fill the Oreo Crust: Pour the combined filling into the Oreo crust, spreading it evenly to form the pie base.
- Garnish and Chill: Spread a layer of thawed whipped topping over the pie and sprinkle crushed peppermint candy on top for texture and decoration. Refrigerate the pie for 2 hours or until set before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for a smooth filling without lumps.
- Whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form to ensure the filling is stable and fluffy.
- You can substitute crushed peppermint candy with finely chopped candy canes if preferred.
- Chilling the pie for at least 2 hours helps it set perfectly and makes slicing easier.
- For a stronger peppermint flavor, you can add an additional 1/2 tsp peppermint extract, but be careful as it can be overpowering.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
