Candy Cane Pie (aka Peppermint Pie)

4.74 from 60 votes

Candy Cane Pie (aka Peppermint Pie)

You must make this Candy Cane Pie to get everyone in the holiday mood! It will be the prettiest and most delicious Christmas dessert on the treat table!

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: Slices

Calories: 293kcal

Author: Jennifer Fishkind

Ingredients

1 Oreo pie crust
1 cup heavy cream
1 ½ cup powdered sugar
2 8-ounce packages cream cheese softened
10 drops red food coloring
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
½ cup peppermint candy canes or mints crushed
1 tub Cool Whip
Crushed peppermint candy for decoration

Instructions

In a large bowl whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside
1 cup heavy cream
In a medium bowl cream together the powdered sugar and cream cheese.
1 ½ cup powdered sugar, 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese
Add the food coloring and vanilla and peppermint extract to the cream cheese/powdered sugar bowl and mix until a uniform color.
10 drops red food coloring, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
Mix in the ½ cup of peppermint candy bits with the cream cheese/powdered sugar.
½ cup peppermint candy canes or mints
Add the powdered sugar/cream cheese mixture to the bowl of heavy whipping cream and mix together on low speed until combined.
Pour mixture into Oreo crust.
1 Oreo pie crust
Top pie with Cool Whip and crushed peppermint. Chill for 1-2 hours or until ready to serve.
1 tub Cool Whip

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Notes

Storage:

To Store: you can store it in the refrigerator for up to three days as long as you gently cover it in some plastic trap to keep the Cool Whip topping fresh.
To Freeze: I do not recommend freezing this peppermint candy pie. When frozen, it tends to become grainy and the Cool Whip loses its smooth texture.

Tips:

The easiest way crush peppermint candy or candy canes is to use a food processor and pulse until they are the desired consistency. If you don’t have a food processor, you can place them in a ziplock bag and crush them with a hammer, mallet, or mean tenderizer (use the flat side).
To get clean slices, I like to use a serrated knife. I find it best to dip my knife into hot water before cutting, and once the knife heats up, wipe off the excess water, and slice the pie. Heat and wipe the knife in between each slice.
In addition to the crushed candy, you can add festive sprinkles, white chocolate chips, Oreo cookie crumbles, a drizzle of chocolate sauce, or dollops of whipped cream to the top of your pie.
Feel free to make smaller, individual-sized pies using the same recipe, but with mini pre-made pie crusts!

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