Candy Cane Pie (Printable View)
No-bake peppermint cream pie with chocolate cookie crust, marshmallow-studded filling and crushed candy canes for a festive crunch.
# What You'll Need:
→ Crust
01 - 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs, such as Oreos, 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 topping
10 - Red food coloring, as desired for pink appearance
→ Topping
11 - 1 cup whipped cream
12 - Additional crushed candy canes or peppermint candies
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a medium bowl, combine chocolate cookie crumbs and melted unsalted butter until thoroughly incorporated. Press mixture evenly into a 9-inch pie dish to form a compact crust, then chill in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, beat cold heavy whipping cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until mixture is smooth and creamy.
04 - Gently fold whipped cream, mini marshmallows, and crushed candy canes into the cream cheese mixture. Add a few drops of red food coloring if a pink hue is desired, swirling to distribute color.
05 - Spoon the filling into the prepared crust, smoothing the surface with a spatula. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.
06 - Before serving, garnish with a generous layer of whipped cream and a sprinkle of additional crushed candy canes or peppermint candies.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The smooth, no-bake filling comes together in minutes and chills while you deck the halls or nap.
- Every slice is packed with peppermint crunch, creamy marshmallows, and bursts of chocolatey goodness.
02 -
- If you skip chilling the crust, it can crumble when sliced—I learned this after the first (messy) attempt.
- Crushed candy canes melt if added too early on top, so always sprinkle them just before serving for crunch and sparkle.
03 -
- Pulse cookies in a food processor instead of bashing them by hand to get fine, even crumbs for the crust.
- If you slightly under-whip the cream cheese mixture, the filling can go runny—take it slow and beat just until smooth.