Quick Christmas Peppermint Pie – A Festive No-Bake Holiday Dessert
A creamy, no-bake peppermint pie with a chocolate cookie crust and festive candy cane crunch—perfect for Christmas celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes (includes chill time)
- Yield: 8 slices 1x
Ingredients
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1 chocolate cookie crust (homemade or store-bought)
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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14 oz sweetened condensed milk
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1/2 tsp peppermint extract
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2–3 drops red food coloring (optional)
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2 cups whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
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1/4 cup crushed candy canes (plus extra for topping)
Instructions
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If making homemade crust, crush 25 chocolate sandwich cookies and mix with 5 tbsp melted butter. Press into pie dish and chill.
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In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
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Add sweetened condensed milk and peppermint extract. Mix well.
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Add food coloring if desired.
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Fold in whipped topping until smooth.
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Spoon filling into prepared crust.
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Sprinkle crushed candy canes on top.
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Chill for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
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Store covered in refrigerator up to 4 days.
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Freeze for longer storage.
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Swap in gluten-free or dairy-free ingredients as needed.