No-Bake Festive Peppermint Pie 🎄
A delightful, easy-to-make, and wonderfully refreshing no-bake pie, perfect for spreading holiday cheer with its vibrant peppermint flavor.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium Bowl
- Electric Mixer
- Spatula
Ingredients
Pie Crust
- 1 pre-made chocolate cookie pie crust for a convenient and quick base
Filling
- 2 (8-ounce) packages full-fat cream cheese softened completely at room temperature for a silky-smooth filling
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy plus extra for a dazzling garnish
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar sifted for an extra smooth consistency
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract feel free to adjust to your preferred peppermint intensity!
- 10 drops red food coloring purely optional, for that vibrant holiday swirl
- 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
- 1 (8-ounce) tub whipped topping like Cool Whip), thawed
Garnish
- Extra crushed peppermint candy for a beautiful, crunchy topping
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, take your very cold heavy whipping cream and beat it with an electric mixer until firm, stiff peaks form. This means when you lift the beaters, the cream holds its shape beautifully. Set this fluffy cloud aside for later.
- In a separate medium bowl, combine your softened cream cheese with the powdered sugar. Beat them together until the mixture is wonderfully smooth and completely lump-free.
- Now, stir in the pure vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and your optional red food coloring into the cream cheese mixture. Mix until the color is evenly distributed and all the delicious flavors are perfectly blended.
- Gently fold in ½ cup of your crushed peppermint candy into the cream cheese mixture. This adds a delightful textural surprise in every single bite!
- Carefully add the flavored cream cheese mixture to the bowl of whipped heavy cream. Using a spatula or your mixer on the lowest speed, gently fold them together until they are just combined and smooth. Be careful not to overmix; we want to keep that lovely airiness!
- Spoon this incredible, creamy peppermint filling into your prepared pie crust. Spread it out evenly with a spatula, ensuring it fills the crust perfectly.
- Evenly spread the thawed whipped topping over the pie filling. Then, generously sprinkle your extra crushed peppermint candy over the top for that signature festive look and a wonderful final crunch.
- Place your pie into the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours, or even longer (overnight is fantastic for holiday prep!). Once thoroughly chilled and set, slice, serve, and savor this refreshing, unbelievably easy-to-make dessert!
Notes
This no-bake pie is perfect for a festive occasion and incredibly easy to prepare. Adjust peppermint intensity to your liking!
Nutrition Information (Estimated per serving):
Calories: 520
Total Carbs: 60g
Net Carbs: 58g
Fats: 30g
Protein: 8g
Calories: 520
Total Carbs: 60g
Net Carbs: 58g
Fats: 30g
Protein: 8g
