Description
Brighten up your holiday dessert table with this no-bake Holiday Bliss Christmas Peppermint Pie. This festive treat blends cool peppermint flavor with a creamy filling and crunchy crushed candy canes, all resting in a chocolate cookie crust. It’s an easy recipe that brings winter charm and a touch of nostalgic cheer to every bite. Perfect for those seeking holiday dessert ideas, quick Christmas recipes, no-bake treats, and festive easy dessert ideas—it’s a win for both beginner and seasoned bakers alike.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups crushed chocolate cookies
5 tablespoons melted butter
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 cups whipped topping, thawed
1/3 cup crushed peppermint candies, divided
2 to 3 drops red gel food coloring (optional)
Instructions
1. Combine crushed chocolate cookies and melted butter in a bowl until evenly moistened.
2. Press the mixture into a 9-inch pie plate and freeze while making the filling.
3. Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar together in a large bowl until smooth and fluffy.
4. Add peppermint extract and red food coloring. Mix until well blended.
5. Fold in whipped topping until the mixture is light and creamy.
6. Stir in half of the crushed peppermint candies.
7. Spread the filling into the prepared crust and smooth the top.
8. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
9. Garnish with extra whipped topping and remaining peppermint candies before serving.
Notes
Use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother filling texture.
Decorate right before serving to keep the peppermint garnish crisp.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: peppermint pie, no-bake dessert, holiday dessert, Christmas pie, easy dessert