Candy Cane Pie (Chocolate Peppermint No-Bake Recipe)
Candy cane pie is a classic holiday treat that will have the whole family smiling. This recipe takes some time, but it's worth it for this delicious dessert!
Servings: 8 Slices
Calories: 501kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Oreo pie crust
- 3.9 ounces instant chocolate pudding
- 2 cups milk
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon clear vanilla extract
- 8 oz container whipped topping
- ½ tsp. peppermint extract
- ¾ cup chocolate chips
- 4 tsp. cold water
- 1 tsp. unflavored gelatin
Topping
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp. clear vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, mix the pudding mix and milk together with a hand mixer. Put in fridge for 5 minutes to set.
- Take out the pudding, add the chocolate pie crust to a bowl then add the pudding mixture on top. Smooth it, then freeze for 2 hours.
- In a large bowl, mix cream cheese with powdered sugar. Add peppermint and vanilla extract. Fold in whipped topping and chocolate chips.
- Put this mix on top of the pudding mix. Freeze for another hour.
- To make the whipping cream topping, put cold water and gelatin in a cold bowl. Wait for 5 minutes.
- Pour heavy whipping cream, vanilla, and powdered sugar into a large bowl. Beat the mix on medium speed first, then high speed for 2 minutes until soft peaks appear. Put the whipping cream in a piping bag.
- Pipe a star design on top of the pie. Sprinkle crushed peppermints or candy cane pieces on top. Serve it cold.
Notes
- You can use crushed Andes mints in place of candy canes for a different twist.
- Be sure to allow each layer to fully set before adding in the next layer.
- Instead of covering your pie with plastic wrap, which can smear the whipped topping, use the top of the pan crust to keep your candy cane pie covered
- When adding the chocolate pudding to the Oreo crust, ensure to spread it evenly to create a smooth base for the subsequent layers.
- For a pleasant crunch, consider adding crushed Oreos to the cream cheese mixture.
- Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing it with the powdered sugar to avoid lumps in the filling.
- Be careful not to overbeat the whipped cream. It should hold its shape but still have a soft, creamy texture.
- Before serving, consider dusting the pie with a bit of cocoa powder for an added touch of chocolate flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Slice | Calories: 501kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 353mg | Potassium: 206mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 49g | Vitamin A: 938IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 139mg | Iron: 1mg