Candy Cane Pie (Printable View)
Creamy no-bake peppermint pie with a chocolate cookie crust and crunchy candy cane topping—chilled and festive.
# Ingredient List:
→ Crust
01 - 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (such as Oreos, finely crushed)
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
# How to Prepare:
01 - Combine chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter in a mixing bowl. Mix until evenly coated, then firmly press mixture into a 9-inch pie dish to form an even layer. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
02 - In a clean bowl, beat heavy whipping cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until smooth and creamy.
04 - Gently fold whipped cream, mini marshmallows, and crushed candy canes into the cream cheese mixture. If desired, add a few drops of red food coloring and swirl for a pink hue.
05 - Spoon the filling into the chilled crust, spreading the surface evenly with a spatula.
06 - Cover pie and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ensuring the filling is set before serving.
07 - Just before serving, top with whipped cream and additional crushed candy canes for garnish.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Peppermint and chocolate together make it taste like a peppermint bark in pie form, only creamier.
- It's a no-bake wonder, so you can free up the oven for cookies or just relax with a mug of cocoa while it chills.
02 -
- If you rush the chilling time, the filling won't set and you'll end up with candy cane pudding instead of pie.
- Once, I tried to use room temperature cream for whipping and it refused to fluff up, so always start with chilled cream.
03 -
- If you have a food processor, pulsing the cookies makes perfect crumbs in seconds with almost no mess.
- A little sea salt sprinkled into the crust brings out the chocolate flavor and balances the sweetness.