Delightful No Bake Christmas Peppermint Pie
No Bake Christmas Peppermint Pie made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cream cheese softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1-2 tablespoons crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by combining chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter.
- Chill the crust in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
- Whip the heavy cream until peaks form.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract to the cream cheese.
- Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Pour the filling into the chilled crust and smooth the top.
- Chill the pie for at least 4 hours or until it firms up.
- Top the pie with crushed peppermint candies just before serving.