Candy Cane Pie Peppermint Cream (Printable)
A cool peppermint and cream pie set on a chocolate cookie crust, topped with whipped cream and crushed candy canes.
# 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 oz 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 needed for color (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 butter until fully incorporated. Press the mixture evenly into a 9-inch pie dish to create a compact base. Refrigerate to set while assembling the filling.
02 - Using an electric mixer, beat the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Set the whipped cream aside.
03 - In a separate mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until smooth and creamy.
04 - Gently fold the whipped cream, mini marshmallows, and 1/3 cup crushed candy canes into the cream cheese mixture. If desired, add several drops of red food coloring for an enhanced visual presentation.
05 - Transfer the filling into the prepared crust and smooth the surface with a spatula for an even layer.
06 - Cover the pie and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours to ensure proper setting.
07 - Before serving, garnish with whipped cream and a generous sprinkle of additional crushed candy canes to enhance presentation and texture.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This dessert comes together in just minutes, letting you focus on the joyous parts of the holiday (or any) gathering instead of the oven timer.
- The flavor always brings laughter: bright peppermint, silky cream cheese, and a little nostalgic crunch from candy canes you just can't resist picking off the top.
02 -
- Chill the pie for the full time or it will be messy to cut — a lesson I learned when impatience won out, to my spoon’s regret.
- Fresh peppermint extract is potent; I once doubled it by accident and ended up with a toothpaste-pie warning for the ages.
03 -
- Use a hot, clean knife for the cleanest pie slices; wipe the knife between each cut to keep slices neat.
- Always add the peppermint extract gradually and taste after each drop — you can always add more but can’t take it out.