Description
This indulgent No Bake Peppermint Pie combines a rich Oreo and Hershey’s Candy Cane Kisses crust with a creamy peppermint-flavored cream cheese filling. Perfectly festive and easy to make, this dessert is a holiday favorite that requires no baking and can be prepared ahead for convenience.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 cup crushed Oreos (about 18 Oreos, regular stuffed)
- ½ cup chopped Hershey’s Candy Cane Kisses, divided
- ¼ cup (57g) unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 1 cup (240mL) heavy cream
- 8 ounces (227g) full-fat block cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 drops red food coloring (optional)
- ⅔ cup chopped Hershey’s Candy Cane Kisses
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: In a medium bowl, combine crushed Oreos and ¼ cup of chopped Hershey’s Candy Cane Kisses. Drizzle melted butter over the mixture and stir until evenly mixed. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan or an 8 or 9 inch pie plate. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set.
- Whip the Cream: Using a hand mixer or stand mixer with the whisk attachment, beat the heavy cream on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, about 3 to 4 minutes. Place the whipped cream in the refrigerator to keep cold until needed.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese on medium-high speed until smooth. Lower the speed and gradually add powdered sugar, then beat again until smooth. Add vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and red food coloring if using. Continue beating until fully combined, scraping the bowl sides as necessary.
- Combine with Whipped Cream and Kisses: Fold the cold whipped cream gently into the cream cheese mixture with a spatula until no red swirls remain. Then fold in ⅔ cup of the chopped Hershey’s Candy Cane Kisses evenly throughout the filling.
- Assemble and Chill: Pour the filling over the chilled crust and spread evenly with a spatula or offset spatula. Sprinkle the remaining chopped Hershey’s Candy Cane Kisses on top. Cover with foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to set properly.
- Store and Serve: Once set, serve chilled. Store leftovers wrapped tightly in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze wrapped tightly for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
Notes
- Use regular Oreo cookies with the classic cream filling for best results.
- If you prefer not to use red food coloring, the pie will still be delicious without it.
- AmeriColor is a recommended brand for vibrant and reliable food coloring, but any brand will work.
- Ensure cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
- For a firmer crust, press the mixture tightly and chill adequately before adding the filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10th of pie)
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
