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Candy Cane Pie

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This cool, creamy, homemade candy cane pie is the perfect irresistible holiday dessert!
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  1. CANDY CANE PIE INGREDIENTS
  2. HOW TO MAKE THIS CANDY CANE PIE RECIPE
  3. HOW TO SERVE
  4. STORAGE
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This no-bake candy cane pie is Christmas on a pie plate! An Oreo cookie crust is filled with a mixture of light and fluffy whipped cream, cream cheese, peppermints, and powdered sugar and then topped with even more whipped cream and crushed peppermints.

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Looking for more Christmas recipes for the holiday season? This no-bake Oreo pie and this candy cane fudge are also favorites.

close up shot of candy cane pie garnished with crushed candy canes in a pie pan

CANDY CANE PIE INGREDIENTS

You’ll need:

  • 2 Oreo pie crusts
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1½ cups powdered sugar
  • Two (8-ounce) packages of cream cheese, softened
  • 10 drops red food coloring
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • ½ cup peppermint candy canes or mints, crushed
  • 16 ounces of Cool Whip
  • Crushed peppermint candy for decoration on top of the pie

PRO TIP:

A ready-to-go Oreo crust serves as our base in this simple recipe. I prefer picking mine up at the grocery store, but you could also make the chocolate cookie crust from scratch if you’d like.

SUBSTITUTIONS AND ADDITIONS

WHIPPED CREAM: You can use store-bought Cool Whip in this no-bake peppermint pie or check out our homemade stabilized whipped cream recipe.

HOW TO MAKE THIS CANDY CANE PIE RECIPE

STEP ONE: In a large bowl whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set it aside.

candy cane pie process shot of ingredients whisked together in a bowl

STEP TWO: In a medium bowl with a hand mixer, cream together the powdered sugar and cream cheese.

PRO TIP:

Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature so that you don’t end up with lumps in your pie filling.

candy cane pie process shot of ingredients whisked together in a bowl

STEP THREE: Add the food coloring, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture and mix until a uniform color.

candy cane pie process shot of ingredients whisked together in a bowl

STEP FOUR: Mix in the ½ cup of crushed candy canes with the cream cheese/powdered sugar.

STEP FIVE: Add the powdered sugar/cream cheese mixture to the bowl of heavy whipping cream and mix together at low speed until combined.

candy cane pie process shot of ingredients whisked together in a bowl

STEP SIX: Pour half the pie filling mixture into each of the chocolate pie crusts.

PRO TIP:

If you use a store-bought chocolate crumb crust that comes in a foil pie pan, we’d suggest placing the whole thing (crust and foil pan) inside a glass pie plate to help with stability.

candy cane pie process shot of spread mixture poured on top of oreo crust

STEP SEVEN: Top your delicious pie with Cool Whip and crushed peppermint. Chill for 1 to 2 hours or until ready to serve.

HOW TO SERVE

Serve this perfect dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side for a fun and minty holiday treat. Don’t forget to add a whipped hot chocolate or homemade pumpkin spice latte on the side to wash it down.

STORAGE

IN THE FRIDGE: Keep this peppermint pie recipe covered in plastic wrap for up to three days.

IN THE FREEZER: This recipe won’t freeze very well so we recommend gobbling it up soon after you make it.

close up overhead shot of a slice of candy cane pie garnished with crushed candy canes on a plate

This Christmas holidays, I bet you’ll find yourself making this easy pie several times. It’s a fast, tasty option to serve guests or to take to a party. Not only is it delicious, but I also love the bright, beautiful colors!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I freeze this pie?

This no-bake pie won’t freeze very well so it is best to eat it up within a few days of making it.

Could I make this recipe with a graham cracker crust instead?

This delicious dessert would also be amazing with a graham cracker crust instead of the chocolate crust.

Can I leave out the peppermint extract?

If you want to tone down the peppermint flavor a touch, you can leave out the peppermint extract without affecting the flavor of the pie.

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Candy Cane Pie

4.97 from 32 votes
This cool, creamy, homemade candy cane pie is the perfect irresistible holiday dessert!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings 16

Ingredients
  

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

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside
  • In a medium bowl cream together the powdered sugar and cream cheese.
  • Add the food coloring, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese/powdered sugar bowl and mix until a uniform color.
  • Mix in the ½ cup of peppermint candy bits with the cream cheese/powdered sugar.
  • Add the powdered sugar/cream cheese mixture to the bowl of heavy whipping cream and mix together on low speed until combined.
  • Pour half of the filling mixture into each of the Oreo crusts.
  • Top pie with Cool Whip and crushed peppermint. Chill for 1 to 2 hours or until ready to serve.

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Notes

TIP: A ready-to-go Oreo crust serves as our base in this simple recipe. I prefer picking mine up at the grocery store, but you could also make the chocolate cookie crust from scratch if you’d like.
TIP: Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature so that you don’t end up with lumps in your pie filling.
TIP: If you use a store-bought chocolate crumb crust that comes in a foil pie pan, we’d suggest placing the whole thing (crust and foil pan) inside a glass pie plate to help with stability.

Nutrition

Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 114mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 649IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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  1. Irene D. Muneses says

    5 stars
    The Candy Cane pie looks like the perfect holiday dessert! A flavorful combination of chocolate and mint! I would definitely prefer to cut corners when I can, like buying the chocolate cookie crust from the grocery store.

  2. Colleen Dixon says

    I would use an already made chocolate cookie crust and serve it with hot chocolate with whipped cream and a candy cane for a stirrer.

  3. Sharon Harper says

    5 stars
    I would make my own cookie crust definitely. Serving it with the whipped hot chocolate.
    Keep up the fantastic job with the great recipes. Love them!! So does my husband…

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