Description
Creamy peppermint pie delivers holiday magic with minimal effort. Cool mint layers nestled in a chocolate graham cracker crust promise delightful seasonal sweetness you’ll crave long after the last festive moment.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy whipping cream
- 1 tub Cool Whip
- 1 Oreo pie crust
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla essence
- 1 teaspoon peppermint flavoring
- 10 drops red food coloring
Garnish:
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) crushed peppermint candies, plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the whipping cream by vigorously beating until stiff, cloud-like peaks emerge, about 3-4 minutes.
- Create a silky smooth base by thoroughly blending powdered sugar with cream cheese until no lumps remain.
- Enhance the mixture with aromatic vanilla extract, refreshing peppermint essence, vibrant food coloring, and delicately crushed festive candies.
- Gently fold the cream cheese mixture into the whipped cream, creating a light and airy texture with careful, circular motions.
- Transfer the creamy blend into a pre-prepared Oreo crust, ensuring an even, smooth distribution across the surface.
- Crown the dessert with a generous layer of Cool Whip, then generously scatter crushed peppermint candies for a festive, crunchy topping.
- Refrigerate for 1-2 hours at 40°F until the dessert sets completely and reaches a firm, slice-able consistency.
Notes
- Whip cream to soft peaks for a lighter, airier texture that won’t deflate quickly.
- Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure smooth, lump-free mixing without overmixing.
- Customize flavors by swapping peppermint with other extracts like almond or orange for seasonal variations.
- Opt for gluten-free Oreos or graham cracker crust to make the dessert celiac-friendly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg