Description
Rich, creamy, and bursting with minty cheer, this Quick Christmas Peppermint Pie is the ultimate no-bake dessert to celebrate the holidays. The cool peppermint flavor is balanced by a chocolatey cookie crust and silky whipped topping, making it both indulgent and refreshing. Crushed peppermint candies add festive crunch in every bite, while a luscious chocolate ganache drizzle on top ties it all together. Whether you’re looking for a quick breakfast treat, easy dinner dessert, or holiday food ideas, this easy recipe delivers deliciousness in every slice.
Ingredients
1 prepared chocolate cookie crust
8 oz cream cheese, softened
0.5 cup powdered sugar
0.5 teaspoon peppermint extract
0.5 cup crushed peppermint candies
2 cups whipped topping, thawed
0.5 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
0.5 cup heavy cream
whipped cream, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Press your chocolate cookie crust into a 9-inch pie plate. If homemade, mix crushed cookies with melted butter and press into pan. Freeze while making filling.
2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and peppermint extract; mix well.
3. Fold in whipped topping and crushed peppermint candies until fully combined.
4. Spoon the filling into chilled crust and smooth the top evenly.
5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
6. For the ganache, heat heavy cream until steaming. Pour over chocolate chips, let sit 1 minute, then stir until smooth.
7. Let ganache cool slightly, then drizzle over pie.
8. Garnish with whipped cream and extra crushed peppermint before serving.
Notes
Soften cream cheese fully to avoid lumps in the filling.
Chill the pie overnight for best texture and flavor.
Use high-quality peppermint extract for the most natural mint flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: peppermint pie, holiday dessert, no-bake pie, Christmas dessert