Christmas Peppermint Pie
Christmas Peppermint Pie is a chilled holiday dessert made with a chocolate Oreo crust, a creamy peppermint-infused filling, and a light whipped topping finished with crushed peppermint candy. Its festive red color and cool mint flavor make it a fitting dessert for seasonal gatherings.
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Ingredients
- 10 drops red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon peppermint flavoring
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 ready-made Oreo pie crust
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 packages cream cheese 8 ounces each, softened to room temperature
- ½ cup finely crushed peppermint candy
- 1 container whipped topping such as thawed Cool Whip
- Additional crushed peppermint candy for decorating the top
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream until it becomes thick and forms stiff peaks. Set the whipped cream aside for later use.
- In a separate medium bowl, blend the softened cream cheese with the powdered sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add the vanilla extract, peppermint flavoring, and red food coloring to the cream cheese mixture. Continue mixing until the color is evenly distributed and the ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Gently stir in ½ cup of crushed peppermint candy until the pieces are evenly dispersed throughout the filling.
- Transfer the cream cheese mixture into the bowl with the whipped heavy cream. Mix on low speed until both mixtures are completely combined and the filling has a smooth, uniform texture.
- Spoon the peppermint filling into the Oreo pie crust, then spread it evenly across the crust to create a level surface.
- Cover the pie with a layer of thawed whipped topping, then scatter additional crushed peppermint candy over the top for garnish.
- Refrigerate the pie for 1 to 2 hours, or until properly chilled and ready to serve.