Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with our No Bake Christmas Peppermint Pie! This easy-to-make dessert combines the coolness of peppermint and the velvety texture of cream cheese, all held together in a delightful Oreo crust. Perfect for holiday celebrations, this pie requires no baking, making it ideal for busy days when you want to impress without the hassle. With a vibrant red hue and a sprinkle of crushed candy canes on top, it’s not only delicious but also a stunning centerpiece for your dessert table. In just 15 minutes of prep time, you can create a memorable treat that your family will cherish year after year.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Oreo pie crust
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 10 drops red food coloring
- 2 teaspoons vanilla essence
- 1 teaspoon peppermint flavoring
- 0.5 cup crushed peppermint candies
- Cool Whip for topping
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Mix in vanilla essence, peppermint flavoring, and red food coloring until well combined.
- In another bowl, whip heavy cream to soft peaks and gently fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Add crushed peppermint candies and fold them in carefully.
- Pour the filling into the Oreo crust and smooth it out evenly.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour to set.
- Before serving, top with Cool Whip and extra crushed peppermint candies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: No cooking required
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg