Description
This No-Bake Candy Cane Pie is a festive holiday dessert with a crunchy chocolate crust, creamy peppermint filling, and a topping of crushed candy canes. Perfect for Christmas gatherings, it’s easy to prepare and doesn’t require an oven.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
- 2 cups whipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip)
- ½ cup crushed candy canes (plus extra for garnish)
- Optional: Red food coloring
- Mini candy canes (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Combine cookie crumbs with melted butter and press into a 9-inch pie dish. Chill in the fridge.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add peppermint extract and fold in whipped topping. Stir in crushed candy canes and optional food coloring.
- Assemble the pie: Spoon the filling into the crust and smooth the top.
- Add toppings: Spread whipped topping over the filling and garnish with crushed candy canes and mini candy canes.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- You can use store-bought whipped cream as a time-saver.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute regular cookies with gluten-free chocolate cookies.
- Adjust the peppermint extract to taste but use sparingly—it’s potent!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Peppermint pie, holiday pie, candy cane dessert, no-bake mint pie