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No-Bake Candy Cane Pie: A Festive, Easy Holiday Dessert


  • Author: Taylor Harisson
  • Total Time: 3 hours (includes freezing time)
  • Yield: 8-10 slices 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A festive, no-bake pie with layers of creamy chocolate pudding, peppermint cream cheese, and homemade whipped topping.


Ingredients

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  • 1 chocolate pie crust
  • 1 (3.9oz) box Jell-O instant chocolate pudding
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup peppermint mocha creamer (or substitute with milk)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract (clear)
  • ½ tsp peppermint extract
  • 1 (8oz) container whipped topping
  • ¾ cup red and green chocolate chips
  • 4 tsp cold water
  • 1 tsp unflavored gelatin
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (clear)
  • Crushed candy canes for garnish

Instructions

  • Whisk pudding mix, milk, and creamer. Chill for 5 minutes.
  • Spread 1½ cups of pudding into the pie crust and freeze for 2 hours.
  • Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar. Add vanilla and peppermint extracts. Fold in whipped topping and chocolate chips.
  • Spread the cream cheese layer over the pudding layer and freeze for 1 hour.
  • Bloom gelatin in cold water. Beat cream, sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form. Add gelatin and beat to stiff peaks.
  • Pipe whipped cream on pie, garnish with crushed candy canes, and serve chilled.

Notes

  • Substitute peppermint mocha creamer with milk for a milder flavor.
  • Use gluten-free crust for a gluten-free option.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge or freeze for later.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American