Description
This No Bake Christmas Peppermint Pie is a creamy, minty, festive holiday dessert made with a pink peppermint filling, Oreo crust, and fluffy whipped topping. A quick and easy Christmas treat that chills to perfection without ever turning on the oven!
Ingredients
For the Crust
1 Oreo pie crust
For the Filling
2 tsp vanilla extract (McCormick recommended)
2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
1.5 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp peppermint flavoring
10 drops red food coloring
1 cup heavy whipping cream
½ cup crushed peppermint candy
For the Topping & Garnish
1 tub Cool Whip (thawed)
Extra crushed peppermint candy
Instructions
Whip the Heavy Cream
In a large bowl, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks. Set aside.Make the Cream Cheese Mixture
In a medium bowl, beat together softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
Add vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and red food coloring. Mix until the color is even.
Fold in ½ cup crushed peppermint candy.Combine Fillings
Gently fold the cream cheese mixture into the whipped cream. Mix on low speed until smooth and fluffy.Fill the Crust
Spread the peppermint filling evenly into the Oreo pie crust.Top & Chill
Add a layer of Cool Whip on top. Sprinkle with crushed peppermint candy.
Refrigerate for 1–2 hours before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
For extra crunch, don’t over-crush the peppermint pieces.
Chill longer for cleaner slices.
Add more food coloring for a deeper pink shade.
Pie can be made 24 hours ahead and kept chilled until serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg