Quick Christmas Peppermint Pie
A no-bake creamy dessert that combines the refreshing taste of peppermint with a rich filling, perfect for holiday celebrations.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 150 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 pre-made graham cracker crust
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1/2 cup peppermint candy canes, crushed
- 2 tbsp peppermint extract
- Chocolate shavings (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined, about another 2 minutes.
- Gently fold in the whipped cream using a spatula.
- Stir in the crushed peppermint candy canes and peppermint extract until evenly distributed.
- Pour the creamy mixture into the pre-made crust, smoothing the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow it to set.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
For the best results, use room temperature cream cheese and chill all mixing tools before whipping cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/quick-christmas-peppermint-pie/
