Festive Peppermint Chocolate Delight
A festive no-bake peppermint chocolate pie with a creamy cream cheese and whipped filling, crunchy peppermint candies, and a chocolate cookie crust – the perfect Christmas dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 pre-made chocolate cookie crust
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 cup crushed peppermint candies (plus extra for garnish)
1 cup whipped topping
Optional: Chocolate syrup for drizzling
Instructions
- Whip the heavy cream in a mixing bowl until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract to cream cheese mixture, beating until fully combined.
- Gently fold in the whipped cream and crushed peppermint candies until evenly mixed.
- Spread the filling into the chocolate cookie crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until fully set.
- Before serving, top with whipped topping, extra crushed peppermint candies, and a drizzle of chocolate syrup if desired.
Notes
Make ahead: Best made the night before to allow proper chilling.
Variations: Add crushed sandwich cookies, use white chocolate drizzle, or lighten with Greek yogurt cream cheese.
Store in the refrigerator up to 3 days; freeze (without toppings) for up to 1 month.
Crushed candy canes can be used instead of peppermint candies.
Whip cream to stiff peaks for a stable filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
