Candy Cane Pie (Printable)
Creamy peppermint pie on a chocolate cookie crust, studded with marshmallows and crushed candy canes.
# What You 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 ounces 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, optional
→ Topping
11 - 1 cup whipped cream
12 - Additional crushed candy canes or peppermint candies
# How To Make It:
01 - Combine chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter in a mixing bowl until fully moistened. Firmly press the mixture into a 9-inch pie dish to create an even crust base. Refrigerate while assembling the filling.
02 - In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
03 - In a clean mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
04 - Gently fold the whipped cream, mini marshmallows, and crushed candy canes into the cream cheese mixture. For a festive appearance, gently swirl in red food coloring if using, until a light pink hue is achieved.
05 - Transfer the filling to the chilled crust. Use a spatula to spread the mixture evenly and smooth the surface.
06 - Cover the pie and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, or until fully set.
07 - Just before serving, spread whipped cream over the set pie and garnish with extra crushed candy canes or peppermint candies for a decorative finish.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Your guests will swear you bought it from a fancy bakery (but we know it was whipped up in your own kitchen).
- The bright peppermint flavor and crunchy candies turn an easy dessert into a shimmering centerpiece everyone talks about.
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- If you overbeat the whipping cream, it can turn to butter shockingly fast—watch closely.
- Don’t put the candy cane topping on too early or it melts into sticky puddles—garnish at the very last moment.
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- Let the pie sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before slicing for cleaner pieces.
- A spoonful of leftover filling makes a decadent dip for strawberries.