Description
This creamy Candy Cane Pie is the ultimate no-bake holiday dessert, made with a chocolate cookie crust, fluffy peppermint filling, and crushed candy cane topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- FOR THE CRUST
- 24 chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos)
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- FOR THE FILLING
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 6–8 drops red food coloring (optional)
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes (plus extra for garnish)
- FOR THE TOPPING
- 1 1/2 cups whipped cream or whipped topping
- Extra crushed candy canes or mini candy canes, for garnish
Instructions
- MAKE THE CRUST: Place the chocolate sandwich cookies in a food processor and pulse until they become fine crumbs. Add the melted butter and process again until the mixture is evenly moistened. Firmly press the crumb mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish or tart pan to form an even crust. Refrigerate the crust for at least 15 minutes while preparing the filling.
- MAKE THE PEPPERMINT FILLING: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract, and continue beating until fully blended. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture in batches, being careful not to deflate the mixture. If using, add red food coloring and fold just until the color is evenly distributed. Stir in the crushed candy canes until well combined.
- ASSEMBLE THE PIE: Spoon the peppermint filling into the chilled crust and spread it evenly with a spatula. Pipe or spoon the whipped topping around the edges of the pie. Sprinkle with additional crushed candy canes or place mini candy canes in the center for decoration.
- CHILL: Cover the pie loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until the filling is firm and sliceable.
Notes
- Perfect for make-ahead prep.
- Great for serving at holiday gatherings.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg