Description
Get ready to dazzle your holiday table with this no-bake Holiday Bliss Christmas Peppermint Pie! Creamy, cool, and bursting with peppermint joy, this dessert combines the richness of cream cheese with the fluff of whipped topping inside a chocolate cookie crust. Crushed peppermint candies add festive crunch, while the pale pink hue adds cheerful charm. It’s the perfect make-ahead treat for Christmas parties, holiday dinners, or cozy winter nights. If you’re looking for quick dessert ideas, easy recipes, or creative holiday food ideas—this is the perfect crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
1 chocolate cookie pie crust (9-inch)
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 to 3 drops red gel food coloring (optional)
8 oz whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
1/3 cup crushed peppermint candies
Whipped cream, for topping
Instructions
1. Prepare the chocolate pie crust in a 9-inch dish and chill for 15 minutes.
2. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
3. Mix in peppermint extract and food coloring until fully blended.
4. Gently fold in the whipped topping until the filling is light and airy.
5. Spoon the filling into the chilled crust and smooth the surface.
6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
7. Top with whipped cream and crushed peppermint before serving.
8. Slice with a warm knife and enjoy chilled.
Notes
Chill overnight for the best texture and flavor.
Use a homemade chocolate crust for deeper flavor and a personal touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg