Candy Cane Pie (Printable)
No-bake peppermint pie with chocolate crust, cream cheese filling and crushed candy cane topping.
# 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, optional
→ Topping
11 - 1 cup whipped cream
12 - Additional crushed candy canes or peppermint candies
# How-to Steps:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine chocolate cookie crumbs and melted unsalted butter. Mix until thoroughly combined and the texture resembles damp sand. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie dish to create an even crust. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Set whipped cream aside.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese together with powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
04 - Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until just combined. Carefully add mini marshmallows and crushed candy canes. If a festive appearance is desired, lightly swirl in several drops of red food coloring for a pink hue.
05 - Spoon the filling into the prepared crust. Smooth the top using a spatula for an even finish. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until firm and set.
06 - Before serving, pipe or spread whipped cream over the pie and garnish generously with additional crushed candy canes or peppermint candies just before presentation.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Your inner child will thank you for every cool candy cane crunch and creamy bite.
- It’s embarrassingly easy to make—no oven fuss, just a bit of simple stirring and a sense of fun.
02 -
- Once, I tried to rush the chilling time but ended up with a gloopy mess—patience is non-negotiable.
- Garnishing early will make your candy canes melt into sticky puddles, so always wait until serving.
03 -
- Use a food processor for perfect, uniform cookie crumbs—no big chunks to wreck the crust.
- Pop the beater and bowl in the freezer before whipping cream—the difference in volume is remarkable.