Description

This Holiday Bliss Christmas Peppermint Pie is a festive and refreshing no-bake dessert perfect for the holiday season. Featuring a chocolate cookie crust filled with a creamy peppermint-flavored filling, it is topped with whipped cream and crushed peppermint candies for a delightful minty crunch. Easy to prepare and beautifully vibrant with optional red food coloring, this pie brings holiday cheer to any gathering.

Ingredients

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Crust

1 pre-made chocolate cookie crust (or 1 ½ cups crushed chocolate cookies + 5 tablespoons melted butter)

Filling

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 to 3 drops red food coloring (optional)
8 ounces whipped topping, thawed
½ cup crushed peppermint candies (plus more for garnish)

Topping

Extra whipped topping for topping

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Instructions

Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, combine crushed chocolate cookies with melted butter if making the crust from scratch. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan. Chill the crust in the refrigerator while you prepare the filling to set.
Beat the cream cheese: Place softened cream cheese in a large mixing bowl and beat until smooth and fluffy, ensuring no lumps remain for a creamy texture.
Add sugar and flavoring: Add powdered sugar and peppermint extract to the cream cheese. Mix until fully combined into a smooth mixture. If desired, incorporate red food coloring, a few drops at a time, until the filling reaches your preferred festive shade of pink or red.
Fold in whipped topping: Gently fold the thawed whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture until the filling is light, airy, and evenly blended without deflating the whipped topping’s fluffiness.
Fill the crust: Spoon the peppermint filling into the chilled chocolate cookie crust. Spread the filling evenly with a spatula for a smooth surface.
Chill: Cover the pie tightly with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight. This chilling time allows the pie to firm up and the flavors to meld for the best texture.
Add toppings before serving: Just before serving, spread extra whipped topping over the pie and sprinkle with additional crushed peppermint candies to garnish and add a festive crunch.
Serve chilled: Slice the pie into 8 servings and enjoy this cool, creamy, peppermint-flavored holiday treat.

Notes

Use a pre-made chocolate cookie crust for convenience or make your own with crushed cookies and butter.
Adjust peppermint extract quantity to taste if you prefer a stronger or milder mint flavor.
Red food coloring is optional but adds a festive holiday color to the filling.
For best results, refrigerate overnight to allow the pie to set completely.
This pie is best served cold straight from the refrigerator.
Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.