Description
This No Bake Christmas Peppermint Pie is a festive and creamy treat featuring a smooth peppermint-flavored filling made with cream cheese and whipped cream inside a crunchy Oreo crust. Topped with whipped topping and crushed peppermint candy, it’s the perfect refreshing dessert for holiday celebrations that requires no baking.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 Oreo pie crust
For the filling:
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 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; set 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 red food color, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract, mixing until the color is uniform. Fold in ½ cup of crushed peppermint candy.
- Combine the Mixtures: Gently add the cream cheese mixture to the whipped heavy cream. Using low speed on your mixer, blend until the mixture is fully combined and smooth.
- Fill the Oreo Crust: Pour the combined filling into the Oreo crust, spreading it evenly to form the pie base.
- Garnish and Chill: Top the pie with a layer of thawed whipped topping and sprinkle with crushed peppermint candy. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours until ready to serve.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is fully softened to room temperature for a smooth filling without lumps.
- Use pure peppermint flavoring for the best authentic peppermint taste; peppermint extract can also be substituted.
- Chilling the pie for at least 2 hours improves firmness and flavor melding.
- Substitute the Oreo crust with a graham cracker crust if preferred for a different texture.
- Red food coloring is optional but adds a festive look to the filling.
- For a lighter version, consider using reduced-fat cream cheese and light whipped topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
