Quick Christmas Peppermint Pie
Quick Christmas Peppermint Pie
Ingredients
For the Peppermint Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies
For Assembly and Garnish
- 1 graham cracker pie crust, pre-made, 9-inch
- 1/2 cup whipped cream, for topping, as needed
- 2 tablespoons crushed peppermint candies, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until it is smooth and creamy. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Gradually add the powdered sugar to the cream cheese, mixing on low speed until fully incorporated and smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Gently fold in the whipped topping and peppermint extract into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula until just blended. Be careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Add the 1/4 cup of crushed peppermint candies to the filling mixture and gently stir until evenly distributed.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Pour the peppermint filling into the pre-made graham cracker pie crust and spread it evenly with a spatula.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow it to set completely.
⏱️ 240 min
- 7
Before serving, top the pie with swirls of whipped cream and sprinkle with the additional crushed peppermint candies for garnish.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Quick Christmas Peppermint Pie
Ingredients
For the Peppermint Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies
For Assembly and Garnish
- 1 graham cracker pie crust, pre-made, 9-inch
- 1/2 cup whipped cream, for topping, as needed
- 2 tablespoons crushed peppermint candies, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until it is smooth and creamy. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Gradually add the powdered sugar to the cream cheese, mixing on low speed until fully incorporated and smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Gently fold in the whipped topping and peppermint extract into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula until just blended. Be careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Add the 1/4 cup of crushed peppermint candies to the filling mixture and gently stir until evenly distributed.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Pour the peppermint filling into the pre-made graham cracker pie crust and spread it evenly with a spatula.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow it to set completely.
⏱️ 240 min - 7
Before serving, top the pie with swirls of whipped cream and sprinkle with the additional crushed peppermint candies for garnish.
⏱️ 2 min