This Quick Christmas Peppermint Pie is holiday dessert perfection that requires no baking and comes together faster than you can wrap presents. A rich chocolate cookie crust provides the perfect foundation for a cloud-like filling that combines whipped cream and cream cheese with refreshing peppermint extract, creating a texture that’s both light and indulgent. Crushed peppermint candies on top add festive sparkle and extra minty crunch, while the chocolate-peppermint combination delivers those classic holiday flavors everyone loves—making this an impressive dessert that looks like you spent hours but took only minutes to make.
Quick Christmas Peppermint Pie
Recipe by Daily Disher
Quick Christmas Peppermint Pie features a chocolate cookie crust filled with fluffy peppermint cream cheese filling, topped with crushed peppermint candies for festive flair.
Course: Dessert
/Cuisine: American
/Difficulty: Easy
Servings
4
Prep time
30 minutes
Cooking time
40 minutes
Calories
300 kcal
1 hour 10 minutes
Ingredients
1 ½ cups crushed chocolate cookies
¼ cup melted butter
2 cups whipping cream
½ cup powdered sugar
1 tsp peppermint extract
8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup crushed peppermint candies
Directions
1.
In a medium bowl, mix the crushed chocolate cookies with the melted butter until the mixture is well combined and holds together.
2.
Press the cookie mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish, spreading it evenly to form the crust. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
3.
Using a mixer, whip the whipping cream until soft peaks are formed. Add the powdered sugar and peppermint extract and continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
4.
In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually fold the whipped cream mixture into the cream cheese until completely combined.
5.
Carefully spoon the filling into the prepared crust, spreading it evenly. Top with crushed peppermint candies for a festive touch.
6.
Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until set before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Total number of serves:
4 servings
Calories:
300kcal
Cholesterol:
0mg
Sodium:
620mg
Potassium:
400mg
Sugar:
1
Protein:
6g
Calcium:
60mg
Iron:
2mg
