Candy Cane Pie (Printable)
Creamy no-bake peppermint pie with chocolate cookie crust, marshmallows and crushed candy canes. Chill until set.
# What You Need:
→ Crust
01 - 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs, such as Oreo cookies, 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 garnish
10 - Red food coloring, optional
→ Topping
11 - 1 cup whipped cream
12 - Additional crushed candy canes or peppermint candies
# Steps:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine chocolate cookie crumbs and melted unsalted butter until fully incorporated. Press the mixture firmly into the base and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish to create an even crust. Place in the refrigerator to chill while preparing the filling.
02 - In a large bowl, beat heavy whipping cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Set aside for use in the filling.
03 - In a separate mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
04 - Carefully fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, then gently incorporate the mini marshmallows and crushed candy canes. For a festive look, swirl in a few drops of red food coloring if desired.
05 - Transfer the filling into the chilled cookie crust and spread evenly using a spatula. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until the filling is firm and set.
06 - Before serving, top the chilled pie with whipped cream and additional crushed candy canes or peppermint candies for garnish.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You can whip it up in under half an hour and let the fridge do the rest of the work—zero oven time.
- The chocolate crust and cool peppermint crunch are what make friends quietly ask for seconds (and then the recipe).
02 -
- I once garnished too early and discovered that candy canes turn sticky on whipped cream—wait until the very last minute.
- Letting the pie chill overnight creates slices that come out cleaner and hold their shape better.
03 -
- Blending marshmallows in by hand prevents a sticky, stringy mess—gentle folding keeps everything fluffy.
- Chill your mixing bowls in the freezer while prepping for extra-lush whipped cream.