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5 from 2 votes

Peppermint Pie

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 minutes
Cook Time3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time3 hours 50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: peppermint, pie
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 407kcal
Cost: $7.02

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

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