Description
Classic no-bake candy cane pie delights winter dessert enthusiasts with creamy peppermint goodness. Crushed candy canes and silky filling create a festive treat you’ll savor during holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
- 1 (8 oz / 226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs (such as Oreo, finely crushed)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup crushed candy canes (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup whipped topping (additional, for garnish)
- Crushed candy canes or peppermint pieces
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Pulverize chocolate cookies and meld with melted butter, creating a cohesive mixture that will form the pie’s foundation.
- Crust Molding: Press the crumb mixture into a 9-inch pie pan, ensuring complete coverage along bottom and sides with consistent pressure, then refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to stabilize.
- Cream Cheese Blend: Whip cream cheese and powdered sugar until achieving a velvety smooth texture, then introduce peppermint extract for a vibrant, refreshing essence.
- Filling Assembly: Fold in whipped topping and crushed candy canes, gently incorporating ingredients to maintain an airy, light consistency without deflating the mixture.
- Pie Construction: Carefully spread the peppermint-infused filling into the chilled chocolate cookie crust, creating an even, elegant surface.
- Decoration and Chilling: Adorn the pie with additional whipped topping and a lavish sprinkle of crushed candy canes, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to harmonize and filling to set completely.
- Serving: Present the chilled pie, revealing a decadent no-bake dessert that captures the festive spirit of the holiday season.
Notes
Prevent Crumbly Crust: Press cookie crumbs firmly and evenly into the pan, using the back of a spoon or measuring cup to create a compact, stable base that holds together when sliced.
Manage Candy Cane Texture: Crush candy canes into fine, consistent pieces to prevent large, hard chunks disrupting the smooth pie filling and ensure even flavor distribution.
Control Peppermint Intensity: Add peppermint extract gradually, tasting as you go to achieve the perfect balance without overwhelming the delicate cream cheese base.
Achieve Optimal Chilling: Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours or overnight for the most stable set and deepest flavor melding, ensuring a firm yet creamy texture that slices cleanly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg