5-Minute No Bake Peppermint Pie – A Creamy Holiday Miracle
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This cool holiday dessert is the ultimate stress-free sweet win! A no-bake peppermint pie with a creamy filling and chocolate cookie crust.
- Author: Caroline Jones
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 pre-made chocolate cookie pie crust (9-inch)
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 ½ cups whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
- A few drops red food coloring (optional, for pink tint)
- ½ cup crushed peppermint candies
- Extra whipped topping + peppermint bits (for topping)
- Whip the Creamy Base: In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add condensed milk, peppermint extract, and food coloring.
- Fold in the Fun: Gently fold in the whipped topping until the mixture is smooth and airy. Stir in crushed peppermint.
- Fill the Pie Crust: Spoon the filling into the chocolate cookie crust and smooth the top.
- Chill to Set the Magic: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Decorate & Serve: Before serving, top with swirls of whipped topping and more crushed peppermint.
Notes
- For a stronger peppermint flavor, add an extra ¼ tsp of peppermint extract.
- Use gluten-free cookie crust if needed.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg