Candy Cane Pie (Printer-Friendly)
Creamy peppermint filling in a chocolate cookie crust, studded with marshmallows and crushed candy canes — chilled and festive.
# What You'll Need:
→ Crust
01 - 1 1/2 cups (about 180 g) chocolate cookie crumbs, finely crushed (such as Oreos)
02 - 1/4 cup (56 g) unsalted butter, melted
→ Filling
03 - 1 1/2 cups (355 ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
04 - 8 oz (230 g) cream cheese, softened
05 - 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
08 - 1 1/2 cups (75 g) mini marshmallows
09 - 1/3 cup (45 g) crushed candy canes, plus extra for garnish
10 - Red food coloring, a few drops (optional, for color)
→ Topping
11 - 1 cup (240 ml) whipped cream
12 - Additional crushed candy canes or peppermint candies, for garnish
# How to Make It:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter until well blended. Firmly press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish to form an even crust. Place in the refrigerator to chill while assembling the filling.
02 - Using an electric mixer, whip heavy whipping cream in a large bowl until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract together until smooth and creamy.
04 - Gently fold the whipped cream, mini marshmallows, and crushed candy canes into the cream cheese mixture. Add a few drops of red food coloring and swirl for a festive color, if desired.
05 - Spoon the prepared filling into the chilled crust. Smooth the top with a spatula for an even finish.
06 - Cover the pie and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours or until set.
07 - Before serving, pipe or spread whipped cream on top and sprinkle with additional crushed candy canes or peppermint candies.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everyone thinks it took hours to make, but you’ll spend more time licking the spatula clean than actually working.
- The minty crunch and chocolatey base transform even casual winter evenings into something a little more merry.
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- Once, I rushed and didn’t chill the pie enough—the slices oozed everywhere, so patience really pays off.
- Adding the candy cane garnish too soon will melt it into stripes—always wait until the pie is ready to serve.
03 -
- Room temperature cream cheese and very cold cream are a match made in dessert heaven—never swap their roles!
- Let the pie set undisturbed—resist all pokes and sneaky tastes before it’s ready, and you’ll be rewarded with gorgeous slices every time.