Description
This No Bake Christmas Peppermint Pie is a festive, creamy dessert that combines a rich Oreo crust with a smooth peppermint-flavored cream cheese filling, topped with fluffy whipped topping and crushed peppermint candies for a delightful holiday treat. Easy to prepare without any baking, this pie offers a perfect balance of sweet and minty flavors, making it an ideal showstopper for Christmas celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 Oreo pie crust
For the Filling:
- 2 tsp vanilla extract (McCormick pure vanilla extract recommended)
- 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 (such as Cool Whip), thawed
- Crushed peppermint candy, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing thoroughly to combine.
- Add Peppermint Flavor and Color: Stir in the peppermint flavoring and red food coloring drops into the cream cheese mixture until the color is evenly distributed.
- Incorporate Crushed Peppermint: Gently fold in the crushed peppermint candy to add texture and minty crunch throughout the filling.
- Whip the Cream: In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form, then carefully fold it into the cream cheese mixture to lighten the filling.
- Assemble the Pie: Pour the filling into the prepared Oreo pie crust and smooth the top evenly with a spatula.
- Chill the Pie: Cover the pie and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the filling to set properly.
- Add Topping and Garnish: Before serving, spread the thawed whipped topping evenly over the chilled pie and sprinkle additional crushed peppermint candy on top for garnish.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature to avoid lumps in the filling.
- Use high-quality peppermint flavoring for the best minty taste.
- For a more intense red color, add additional food coloring drops, a few at a time.
- Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours, but overnight is preferred for the best texture.
- Crushed peppermint candies can be made by placing candies in a sealed bag and gently crushing them with a rolling pin.
- This pie is best served cold and should be stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Keywords: No bake peppermint pie, Christmas dessert, Oreo crust pie, peppermint candy pie, holiday no bake pie