Description
Candy Cane Pie is a cool, creamy holiday dessert with a chocolate cookie crust, fluffy peppermint filling, and a festive candy cane topping. It is one of those easy recipe favorites that works beautifully for Christmas dessert tables, holiday food ideas, party treats, and make ahead dessert plans. Whether you need a simple holiday pie, a fun Christmas baking idea, or easy dessert ideas for family gatherings, this Candy Cane Pie brings minty flavor, smooth texture, and cheerful holiday charm to every slice.
Ingredients
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
8 ounces whipped topping, thawed
1 prepared chocolate cookie crust
1/2 cup crushed candy canes, divided
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
2 tablespoons chocolate syrup, optional
Instructions
1. Beat the softened cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.
2. Add 1 cup powdered sugar and the peppermint extract, then mix until fully combined.
3. Fold in the whipped topping gently until the filling is light and fluffy.
4. Stir in half of the crushed candy canes, saving the rest for garnish.
5. Spoon the filling into the prepared chocolate cookie crust and smooth the top evenly.
6. Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours, or until fully set.
7. Whip the heavy cream with 1 tablespoon powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
8. Top the chilled pie with whipped cream, the remaining crushed candy canes, and chocolate syrup if using.
9. Slice and serve cold.
Notes
Chill the pie long enough so the filling slices neatly and holds its shape.
Add the final candy cane topping just before serving so it stays crisp and colorful.
Use peppermint extract carefully because a little gives plenty of flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Candy Cane Pie, peppermint pie, Christmas dessert, holiday pie, no bake pie, easy dessert, festive dessert, chocolate crust pie