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Easy Peppermint Pie

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A festive dessert combining bright mint and deep chocolate with a silky filling and crunchy candy cane topping.

  • Total Time: 240 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups finely crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (18-20 cookies)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 (8-ounce) package full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
  • 2 drops red or pink gel food coloring (optional)
  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream, very cold
  • ½ cup crushed candy canes (about 4-5 standard candy canes)
  • Additional whipped cream or fresh mint sprigs (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Finely crush chocolate sandwich cookies using a food processor or a zip-top bag and a rolling pin until fine crumbs are formed (approx. 1 ½ cups).
  2. Melt 6 tablespoons unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Pour over crushed cookie crumbs and mix thoroughly until evenly moistened.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a 9-inch pie plate. Firmly press the crumbs evenly across the bottom and up the sides of the pie plate. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until completely smooth (2-3 minutes).
  5. Add ¾ cup sifted powdered sugar to the cream cheese; beat until well combined and fluffy (2 minutes). Stir in 1 teaspoon pure peppermint extract. Optionally, mix in 2 drops of gel food coloring.
  6. In a separate bowl, pour in 1 ½ cups very cold heavy cream. Beat until stiff peaks form (3-5 minutes), being careful not to overbeat.
  7. Gently fold about a third of the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture to lighten it. Add the remaining whipped cream and fold gently until no streaks remain.
  8. Spoon the peppermint filling into the chilled chocolate cookie crust and spread evenly. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, or ideally overnight.
  9. Just before serving, sprinkle ½ cup crushed candy canes over the top. Optionally, add additional whipped cream or mint sprigs for garnish. Slice and serve cold.

Notes

Ensure heavy cream is very cold for best results. Consider using dairy-free options for cream cheese and whipped cream if needed.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Chilling
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

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