Easy No Bake Christmas Peppermint Pie Recipe
A festive and easy no-bake Christmas peppermint pie featuring a creamy peppermint-flavored filling in a chocolate Oreo cookie crust, topped with whipped cream and crushed peppermint candy for a delicious holiday treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Filling
- 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 teaspoon red food coloring, optional
- 1/2 cup peppermint candy bits, coarsely crushed
- 1 cup Cool Whip, for topping
Crust
- 1 pre-made Oreo cookie crust
Instructions
- Whip the Cream: In a large mixing bowl, whip the chilled heavy cream until stiff, fluffy peaks form. Set it aside for later.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a separate bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar. Beat until completely smooth and creamy without lumps.
- Add Peppermint Flavor and Color: Stir in the peppermint extract and optional red food coloring to the cream cheese mixture until evenly combined.
- Incorporate Candy Bits: Gently fold half of the crushed peppermint candy bits into the cream cheese mixture to add crunch.
- Fold in Whipped Cream: Carefully fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, maintaining the airy texture to create a light filling.
- Fill the Crust: Spoon the peppermint filling into the Oreo cookie crust and smooth the surface evenly with a spatula.
- Chill the Pie: Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours or preferably overnight to set.
- Add Toppings: Before serving, top the pie with a generous dollop of Cool Whip and sprinkle the remaining crushed peppermint candy bits for decoration.
Notes
- Allow the cream cheese to soften to room temperature for easier mixing and a smoother filling.
- Use chilled heavy cream for better whipping results and a fluffier texture.
- Red food coloring is optional but adds a festive look to the pie filling.
- Crushed peppermint candy bits provide delightful texture—reserve half for garnish.
- Chill the pie overnight if possible for the best set and flavor.
- For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free cookie crust instead of Oreo.
- Store leftover pie covered in the refrigerator and consume within 3 days.
