Description
This Quick Christmas Peppermint Pie is a cool, creamy no-bake dessert that’s ready in minutes! 🎅❄️ With a chocolate cookie crust and fluffy peppermint filling, it’s the perfect make-ahead treat for your holiday dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (9-inch) chocolate cookie pie crust
- 1 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 2 cups whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)
- Red food coloring (optional, for a pink swirl)
- Extra whipped topping and crushed peppermint for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add peppermint extract and a few drops of red food coloring (if desired). Mix until blended.
- Fold in whipped topping and crushed peppermint candies gently until combined.
- Spoon mixture into the prepared pie crust and spread evenly.
- Chill for at least 2 hours, or until set. Garnish with more whipped topping and crushed peppermint before serving.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy a refreshing and festive peppermint dessert!
Notes
🎄 Tip: You can prepare this pie up to 2 days in advance. For a chocolatey twist, drizzle melted chocolate on top before serving!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (no-bake)
- Category: Desserts, Christmas Recipes, No-Bake Treats
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: peppermint pie, christmas dessert, no bake holiday dessert, quick peppermint recipe