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Peppermint Pie – Candy Cane Pie

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Recipe Cost $7.02
Recipe Serving Cost $0.88
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This no-bake Peppermint Pie is festive and easy to make. Candy Cane Pie has a light and creamy texture that's brimming with peppermint flavor!  via @easybudgetrecipesThis no-bake Peppermint Pie is festive and easy to make. Candy Cane Pie has a light and creamy texture that's brimming with peppermint flavor!  via @easybudgetrecipesThis no-bake Peppermint Pie is festive and easy to make. Candy Cane Pie has a light and creamy texture that's brimming with peppermint flavor!  via @easybudgetrecipes

This no-bake Peppermint Pie is festive and easy to make. Candy Cane Pie has a light and creamy texture that’s brimming with peppermint flavor! 

Our Peppermint Pie serves 8 and costs about $7.02 to make, which is only $0.88 per serving. We all need more peppermint in our lives, so do not miss out on our Copycat Chick-Fil-A Peppermint Shake. 

A slice of candy cane pie on a white plate with the entire pie in the background.

Peppermint Pie

Peppermint is to Christmas what Pumpkin is to Thanksgiving. Our Peppermint Pie is a holiday must-have that should be at the top of your holiday wish list. It is a little bit naughty but also nice.

This no-bake dessert is simple, sweet, light, and fluffy. The chocolate paired with the cool creamy peppermint in this pie is a match made in Heaven.

The crushed candy canes on top of this candy cane pie are the perfect final touch. Think pudding pie meets Christmas!

What can I do with candy canes? 

First off, you can make this Peppermint Pie! You can also make our favorite Peppermint Shake. We also love crushing them into a cup of hot cocoa.

Another idea is to sprinkle them on top of these Christmas Brownie Cookies, Chocolate Dipped Sugar Cookies, or these Chocolate Dipped Gingerbread Cookies. One last idea is to sprinkle them on top of this Rocky Road Fudge. 

An overhead picture of peppermint pie with an OREO cookie crust.

How much will this Candy Cane Pie recipe cost to make: 

RECIPE COST: $7.02

PRICE PER SERVING: $0.88

  • 24 OREO cookies – $2.14
  • 5 Tablespoons unsalted butter – $0.50
  • 2 boxes instant white chocolate pudding mix – $1.96
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract – $0.06
  • 2 cups cold milk – $0.32
  • 8 oz Cool Whip whipped topping – $1.94
  • 1 Candy Cane – $0.08

To find out more about how we price our recipes, check out Budget Recipes Explained. 

All of the ingredients needed to make this peppermint pie recipe.

Cook’s Tools:

  • liquid measuring cup
  • measuring spoon
  • food processor
  • large mixing bowl
  • mixing spoon
  • whisk
  • rubber scraper
  • pie plate

How to make Peppermint Pie recipe: 

STEP ONE:  First, make the crust. After making it, place it in the fridge to chill for at least 30 minutes.

STEP TWO: Next, make the filling. Spread the mixture into the pie crust and then chill for at least 3 hours. 

STEP THREE: Finally, when ready to serve this candy cane pie, spread the whipped topping over the top of the pie and sprinkle with a crushed candy cane. 

The candy cane pie filling being mixed in a bowl.

The Flavor and Recipe Variations

If you’re short on time, you can use a store-bought OREO pie crust. Instead of Cool Whip, you can use 2 cups of whipping cream that has been beaten to stiff peaks. You should have about 4 cups of whipped cream.

How long is it good for:

Serve: As with most recipes with dairy products in them, you shouldn’t leave this Peppermint Pie out for longer than 2 hours. 

Store: Keep the pie in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. 

Freeze: You can freeze the pie. Just freeze it before adding the crushed candy canes because they tend to melt when they’re frozen. 

How to get the kids involved with this recipe:

Ages 2-3: Let your little one put the cookies into the food processor. Let them turn the button on and off to process the cookies. They will also enjoy pressing the crumb mixture into the pie plate. 

Ages 4-5: Have your child help whisk the filling ingredients together. They will love adding in the food coloring. 

Ages 6-8: Your child can spread the whipped topping over the pie crust. Have them also sprinkle the crushed candy cane over the top of the whipping cream. 

Ages 9-11: Supervise them while they prepare the entire recipe. Remember to have them read it twice before beginning the recipe. 

Ages 12+: Let them prepare the entire recipe, unsupervised, while you do the happy dance in the corner!

A close up picture of a slice of peppermint pie on a white plate.

More Desserts:

  • Brownie Cookies
  • Chocolate Dipped Gingerbread Cookies
  • Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites
  • Chocolate Dipped Sugar Cookies
  • Cranberry Pistachio Cookies
  • Dark Chocolate Pecan Pie
  • Chocolate Glazed Biscuit Donuts
  • Easy Chocolate Fudge
  • Chocolate Glazed Biscuit Donuts
  • Oreo Ice Cream Cake
  • Overnight Cinnamon Rolls
  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Bon Bons
  • Mini Apple Pies
  • Pretzel Turkey Treats
  • Pumpkin Cupcakes
  • Rocky Road Fudge
  • Snickers Salad
  • Soft Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Peppermint Pie

Recipe Cost $7.02
Recipe Serving Cost $0.88
This no-bake Peppermint Pie is festive and easy to make. Candy Cane Pie has a light and creamy texture that's brimming with peppermint flavor!
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time3 hrs 30 mins
Total Time3 hrs 50 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: peppermint, pie
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 407kcal
Author: Easy Budget Recipes Original!

Equipment

  • Liquid measuring cup
  • measuring spoon
  • food processor
  • large mixing bowl
  • mixing spoon
  • whisk
  • rubber scraper
  • pie plate

Ingredients

CRUST:

  • 24 OREO cookies
  • 5 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted

FILLING:

  • 2 (3.3 oz) boxes instant white chocolate pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold milk
  • ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 8 oz container Cool Whip whipped topping thawed
  • red food coloring optional

GARNISH:

  • 1 candy cane crushed
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Instructions

MAKE CRUST:

  • Add cookies to a food processor and process until the cookies are fine crumbs.
  • Pour the cookie crumbs into a large mixing bowl. Add melted butter and mix until combined and the mixture resembles wet sand.
  • Press the mixture firmly into a pie plate. Then, chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or overnight.

MAKE FILLING:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together pudding mixes and milk until smooth and creamy.
  • Whisk in peppermint extract and food coloring (if using).
  • Use a rubber scraper to fold in half of the Cool Whip.

CHILL AND FINISH:

  • Carefully spread the mixture into the prepared crust. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or overnight.
  • Spread the remaining whipped topping to the top of the pie and sprinkle with a crushed candy cane.
  • Serve immediately or place in refrigerator until ready to serve.

Notes

Instead of white chocolate pudding, you can use cheesecake or vanilla instant pudding mixes. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 407kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 362mg | Potassium: 193mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 367IU | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 3mg
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  1. Jane Saunders

    December 9, 2020 at 2:03 am

    5 stars
    I love the colours in this pie – incredibly appealing. Also, your ideas for using up the rest of my box of candy canes are excellent.

    Reply
    • Jess Jankowski

      December 9, 2020 at 5:49 am

      Jane, it is such a good way to use up those leftover candy canes! The color is my favorite part, after the taste of course! Enjoy!

  2. Cindy

    December 9, 2020 at 5:31 am

    5 stars
    I love the creamy texture of this peppermint candy pie, and it’s so delicious. Will definitely make it again.

    Reply
    • Jess Jankowski

      December 9, 2020 at 5:48 am

      Cindy, we are thrilled that you love it!

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