August 14, 2023
Review RecipeCandy Cane Pie
This cool, creamy, homemade candy cane pie is the perfect irresistible holiday dessert!
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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.
Looking for more Christmas recipes for the holiday season? This no-bake Oreo pie and this candy cane fudge are also favorites.
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.
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.
STEP THREE: Add the food coloring, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture and mix until a uniform color.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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
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
- 1½ 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
- 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.
- Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature so that you don’t end up with lumps in your pie filling.
- 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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Comments
Toni Thomason says
OH MY GOODNESS!!! Must make this again!
Treena says
Sounds and looks amazing. Excited to try this recipe during the holidays!
Marvin says
I made this today. Holy crap, it is really good. As a man that doesn’t make much of anything, everyone was quite impressed. It was a hit
Diana says
This is only my second visit to your site. I came back to copy a recipe and found this one as well. I already love your choice of recipes, so I know I’ll be back! This peppermint pie sounds delicious! I love peppermint ice cream on brownies with hot fudge topping. This has that chocolate and peppermint combination. I’m thinking I might have to have some fudge topping on hand to try drizzled over my slice. On the other hand, at the holidays, nothing could be prettier than just the peppermint filling and candy canes. I’m going shopping today, and I’ve added extract and candy canes to my list. Thank you!
Lauri Desir says
I don’t see where the cool whip is used in the recipe.
Layne Kangas says
You top the pie with it 🙂 Enjoy!
Brandon Thompson says
Do the crushed candy canes soften up inside the pie or do they stay crunchy?
Layne Kangas says
If you eat it soon, they’ll still be crunchy. If it sits for longer, they do soften up a little.
Aaron Ferguson says
Can you freeze it?
Layne Kangas says
Yes! I would recommend leaving out to thaw some before serving or it will be too frozen to slice and serve. Enjoy!
Marg says
Could you use Cool Whip in the pie instead of the whipped cream?
Layne Kangas says
Hi, Marg – I think it would likely change the texture/consistency of the pie but it would probably turn out ok. Please let me know if you try it that way. Enjoy!
Gloria says
I make this every year, it’s so good!
Brent c says
The cream filling is amazing and it looks so good.
Abigail M Haddock says
I made it without the cool whip and served with heated fudge sauce drizzled over the top and then a dollop of whipped cream. Guests loved it.
Joanie says
I don’t like cream cheese, however, I tried this recipe because I LOVE peppermint; and I must say, this is the BEST!!! I love the peppermint in it! The crust I made from Oreos, (I didn’t have an Oreo crust) the only thing that I would do differently is use green dye, cause then it would have more color! I also put the powder of the crushed candy canes in the crust to add some minty ness to the crust! But it is THE BEST!!!
Josie says
So delicious! I made my own Oreo crust and handed the recipe. Everyone LOVED it!
Debbie Maitland says
It all depends on how much time I have on the the crust if I needed like right away I would got out a buy it . But if I had time I would make it . I would ask who I was serving it to if they went vanilla ice cream or not me I would do ice cream with chocolate over it .
This pie would be great with hot chocolate
Arthur N. Greene says
We eat a LOT of Oreos in my house, so I found it easiest to use my crushed Oreos in the recipe. I find that using finely crushed candy canes is the secret to a smooth filling. For added interest, I “hide” several smaller-sized candy canes in the filling. The kids compete to find the candy surprise!
Shannon says
Soo good! Wash it down with a nice whipped hot chocolate and it’s the perfect holiday treat!
Cathy says
I will use a store-bought crust (if supply chain holds out! HA!) Holidays are way to busy to make my own.
Antonina Lechowicz says
I would use a store bought oreo crust to make this pie.
Elizabeth M Heimlich says
I would serve this with ice cream to put it over the top!
Jane Grant says
Probably would buy ready made crusts.
Melissa says
I love peppermint and chocolate so a hot cup of cocoa with marshmallows is the perfect choice to have with this peppermint pie. Perfect for the cold Christmas holiday.
Christine Melsopp says
I would serve this with whipped hot chocolate
LINDA HARRIS says
I would have hot cocoa with the beautiful and delicious pie! Thank you!
Sincerely, Linda Harris
Helen H says
I would prefer to make my own chocolate crust. I have never been an oreo fan as I do not like the sugar center.
Colleen Dixon says
All you use is the chocolate cookies that make up the outside of the sandwich.
Stefanie says
Yum!!!! I would definitely wash this down with a whipped hot chocolate!!
Sable says
This looks delicious!! I would definitely be washing this down with some whipped hot chocolate with peppermint in it 😋
Jessi Wineinger says
Peppermint is my FAVE!!!! I would probably eat this whole thing myself! I’m totally making this!
Diane Hurley says
Exactly what I was looking for. I would prefer. To use a ready made oreo crust and serve it alone, no need for ice cream
Tara says
I cannot wait to try this pie. Candy canes are my favorite! I would try this with white chocolate hot chocolate!
Diane says
Haven’t made it yet. I would buy the crust. I would drink coffee with it.
It sounds delicious to me.
keira says
This would be perfect with a scoop of ice cream!
Erika Crawford says
I would use a store bought Oreo base
Racheal says
I LOVE candy canes!! This would be so easy to do with a store bought pie crust and then serve it with whipped hot chocolate that is also flavored with peppermint!! YUMMMY!!
William C Dorsey says
Hot Chocolate would be the right thing to serve with this.
Brandon Chaudoin says
I can’t wait to try this recipe. I think I would use a premade chocolate cookie crust for this recipe.
Karen says
I love chocolate and peppermint! I would use the store bought Oreo crust. I like to take good short cuts whenever I’m able!
Maureen says
This is a definite Christmas treat. I would have to make my own cookie crust and serve it with a whipped hot chocolate. If having for dessert a scoop of ice cream would top it off.
Carol says
I would like using the store prepped crust.
Sara says
This goes great with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Maureen says
I would make my own chocolate crust and serve it wih whipped hot chocolate.
Thanks for another Christmas recipe
Jody Brown says
I would love to try this pie for the holidays. With a big scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side. It looks amazing!
Irene D. Muneses says
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.
Denise Jones says
This looks so good! I can’t wait to try it! I’d love to make it with a homemade oreo crust!
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.
Sharon Harper says
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…