Description
This Candy Cane Pie is the ultimate no-bake holiday dessert. With a creamy peppermint filling, crushed candy canes, and a rich chocolate cookie crust, it’s festive, easy, and perfect for Christmas or winter gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 9-inch chocolate cookie crust
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
- 2–3 drops pink food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Press the chocolate cookie crust into a 9-inch pie pan and chill while preparing the filling.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add sweetened condensed milk and peppermint extract; mix until fully combined.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping.
- Stir in crushed candy canes and food coloring if using.
- Pour filling into crust and spread evenly.
- Chill the pie for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
- Garnish with additional whipped topping and candy cane pieces before serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Candy Cane Pie, No-Bake Dessert, Holiday Dessert