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Easy Creamy No-Bake Christmas Peppermint Pie

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A quick and festive no-bake peppermint pie with a creamy filling and crunchy chocolate wafer crust, perfect for holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups chocolate wafer cookies or chocolate graham crackers, crushed
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • ½ cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
  • Optional: a few drops red food coloring
  • Optional topping: ½ cup whipped cream
  • Optional topping: extra crushed peppermint candies
  • Optional topping: chocolate shavings or curls

Instructions

  1. Crush 1 ½ cups of chocolate wafer cookies until fine crumbs form using a food processor or a zip-top bag and rolling pin.
  2. Combine cookie crumbs with 6 tablespoons melted butter and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar in a bowl. Mix until evenly coated and clumping.
  3. Press the crumb mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Chill in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes.
  4. In a large bowl, beat 8 ounces softened cream cheese with ¾ cup powdered sugar until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes on medium speed.
  5. In a separate chilled bowl, whip 1 cup cold heavy cream on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 3-5 minutes.
  6. Add 1 teaspoon peppermint extract and optional red food coloring to the cream cheese mixture and blend gently.
  7. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula, folding slowly to keep it light and airy.
  8. Fold in ½ cup crushed peppermint candies for crunch and flavor.
  9. Spoon the filling over the chilled crust and smooth the top with an offset spatula or back of a spoon.
  10. Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight to set firmly.
  11. Before serving, optionally top with dollops of whipped cream, extra crushed peppermint, and chocolate curls.

Notes

Chill the mixing bowl and beaters before whipping cream for best results. Use softened cream cheese to avoid lumps. Fold whipped cream gently to keep the filling airy. For a faster set, freeze for 1 hour but watch closely to avoid freezing solid. Toasting crust crumbs lightly before mixing adds crunch and depth.

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