Description
This no-bake Chocolate Peppermint Pie is a delightful holiday dessert. It’s easy to prepare and requires no heat. Chill, set, and slice to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
- 6 oz semisweet chocolate chips, melted and slightly cooled
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
- Whipped cream, for topping
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Make the crust: In a bowl, combine the chocolate cookie crumbs with the melted butter until the mixture looks like wet sand. Press firmly into a 9-inch pie dish, building a gentle rim around the sides. Chill in the fridge for 15 minutes to set the crust.
- Chill the filling bowl and beaters: Place the empty mixing bowl in the freezer for a few minutes so you can whip the cream with good volume later.
- Beat the cream cheese: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar, vanilla, and peppermint extract until smooth and creamy.
- Whip the cream: In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream to soft peaks. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated and fluffy.
- Prepare the chocolate ribbon: Melt the semisweet chocolate chips until smooth. Allow to cool slightly so it doesn’t deflate the filling when swirled.
- Assemble the filling: Fold a third of the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, then fold in the rest until evenly incorporated. Reserve a spoonful to swirl over the top later, then fold in about half of the crushed peppermint candies.
- Layer the pie: Pour the filling into the chilled crust, smoothing the top. Drizzle the melted chocolate in a swirling pattern across the surface and scatter the remaining crushed peppermint candies on top.
- Chill until set: Refrigerate for at least 2–4 hours, or overnight for best flavor and texture.
- Garnish and serve: Before serving, top with whipped cream, crushed peppermint, and optional chocolate curls. Slice with a warmed knife for clean edges.
Notes
- Make ahead for convenience.
- Use a warmed knife for clean slicing.
- Decorate with chocolate curls if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Chocolate Peppermint Pie, No-Bake Dessert, Holiday Dessert