Description
This No-Bake Candy Cane Pie is a festive, creamy dessert perfect for the holiday season. Featuring a chocolate cookie crust, peppermint cream filling, and topped with whipped cream and crushed candy canes, this easy-to-make pie requires no baking and delights with its refreshing chocolate-mint flavor.
Ingredients
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Crust
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (such as Oreos, finely crushed)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
Filling
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 1/2 cups whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)
- 1 cup crushed candy canes or peppermint candies
Topping
- 1 cup whipped topping
- Additional crushed candy canes for garnish
- Optional chocolate shavings or drizzle
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a bowl, mix the chocolate cookie crumbs with the melted butter until the mixture is evenly combined. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish to form the crust. Chill in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes to set and firm up.
- Make the filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the powdered sugar and peppermint extract, mixing until fully incorporated. Gently fold in the whipped topping and crushed candy canes until evenly mixed, taking care not to deflate the whipped topping.
- Assemble the pie: Spoon the filling into the chilled crust and smooth the top with a spatula. Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours or until firm and set.
- Add toppings and serve: Just before serving, spread the additional whipped topping evenly over the pie. Garnish with extra crushed candy canes and optional chocolate shavings or a drizzle of chocolate for added decoration and flavor.
Notes
- For a chocolate-mint twist, stir mini chocolate chips into the filling before assembling.
- This pie can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- Freezing the pie will give it a firmer texture similar to an ice cream pie—freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
