Candy Cane Pie (Printable)
No-bake peppermint pie with a chocolate cookie crust, whipped cream topping, and crunchy candy cane pieces for the holidays.
# Ingredient List:
→ Crust
01 - 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs, finely crushed (such as Oreos)
02 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
→ Filling
03 - 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
04 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
05 - 1 cup powdered sugar
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
08 - 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
09 - 1/3 cup crushed candy canes, plus extra for topping
10 - Red food coloring, optional
→ Topping
11 - 1 cup whipped cream
12 - Additional crushed candy canes or peppermint candies
# Steps:
01 - Combine the chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter in a medium bowl until thoroughly mixed. Press the mixture firmly into a 9-inch pie dish to form an even crust. Refrigerate to set while making the filling.
02 - Using an electric mixer, beat cold heavy whipping cream in a large bowl until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
03 - In a separate mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until smooth and creamy.
04 - Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, taking care not to deflate the cream. Stir in mini marshmallows and 1/3 cup crushed candy canes. Add a few drops of red food coloring if a pink hue is desired.
05 - Transfer the filling into the prepared cookie crust. Smooth the surface with a spatula. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until the pie is set.
06 - Before serving, top the pie with whipped cream and sprinkle with extra crushed candy canes or peppermint candies as garnish.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The minty filling stays smooth and creamy without any fussing over the stove.
- The first crunchy candy cane bite always makes my friends grin like kids again.
02 -
- Adding the whipped cream before the cream cheese is perfectly smooth results in pesky little lumps you’ll taste in every bite.
- If you crush the candy canes too far in advance, they will melt into sticky clumps—always do it just before folding them in.
03 -
- Beating the cream cheese until completely smooth before adding anything else is the secret for that silky, lump-free pie filling.
- For the prettiest swirls, use a piping bag or sturdy zip-top bag to dollop whipped cream around the edge just before serving.