Description
This No Bake Christmas Peppermint Pie is a festive and creamy dessert featuring a rich cream cheese and peppermint filling nestled in a crunchy Oreo crust. Perfect for holiday celebrations, it combines refreshing peppermint flavor with smooth textures and a touch of holiday color, all without turning on the oven.
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. Once done, set the bowl aside to be used later in the recipe.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, cream together the powdered sugar and cream cheese until smooth. Then, add the red food coloring, vanilla extract, and peppermint flavoring to the mixture. Mix until the color is uniform and well combined. Finally, fold in 1/2 cup of crushed peppermint candy bits.
- Combine the Mixtures: Gently add the cream cheese mixture to the bowl of whipped heavy cream. Using a low speed on your mixer, blend the two mixtures together until thoroughly combined and smooth in consistency.
- Fill the Oreo Crust: Pour the combined filling into the Oreo pie crust, spreading it out evenly to create the base of your pie.
- Garnish and Chill: Top the pie with a layer of whipped topping, then sprinkle additional crushed peppermint candy over the top for added texture and flavor. Chill the pie in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours or until ready to serve.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is softened to room temperature to avoid lumps in the filling.
- Use pure peppermint flavoring for a more authentic peppermint taste.
- Red food coloring can be adjusted or omitted if you prefer a natural look.
- Chilling the pie for at least 1 hour helps it set properly for easy slicing.
- Substitute the Oreo crust with a graham cracker crust for a different texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 pie)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
