Exquisite No Bake Christmas Peppermint Pie
Indulge in the festive flavors of this Exquisite No Bake Christmas Peppermint Pie. With a rich chocolate cookie crust and a creamy peppermint filling, this dessert captures the essence of the holiday season. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights by the fireplace, each slice is a delightful blend of sweetness and refreshing mint that will leave everyone craving more.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp pure peppermint extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup crushed candy canes (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Mix chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter and press firmly into a pie dish.
- Make the filling: In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add peppermint extract and combine.
- Whip cream: In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks, then gently fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Assemble the pie: Pour filling into the prepared crust and spread evenly.
- Chill: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Garnish: Before serving, sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg