Description
This no-bake Candy Cane Pie is the ultimate festive dessert—cool, creamy, and bursting with peppermint flavor. With its chocolate cookie crust, a fluffy peppermint pink filling, and swirls of whipped cream topped with crushed candy canes, it’s the kind of easy recipe that feels straight out of a bakery window. Perfect for quick breakfast treats, holiday parties, or when you need simple dessert ideas that still make a big impact. Whether you’re looking for easy dinner desserts, Christmas food ideas, or fun winter snacks, this peppermint pie brings cheer to every bite.
Ingredients
1 pre-made chocolate cookie crust
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
2–3 drops red food coloring (optional)
2 cups whipped topping (plus extra for garnish)
1/2 cup crushed candy canes (divided)
Whole candy canes for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the chocolate cookie crust by placing it in the fridge to chill while you mix the filling.
2. In a large bowl, stir together the sweetened condensed milk and peppermint extract.
3. Add 2–3 drops of red food coloring and mix until the color is evenly distributed.
4. Gently fold in the whipped topping, keeping the texture airy and light.
5. Mix in half of the crushed candy canes for peppermint crunch in every bite.
6. Pour the filling into the chilled crust and smooth the top evenly with a spatula.
7. Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
8. Before serving, decorate the pie with swirls of whipped cream around the edge.
9. Sprinkle the remaining crushed candy canes on top.
10. Garnish with whole candy canes in the center if desired. Slice, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
Start with chilled whipped topping and a cold crust to speed up the setting process.
Don’t skip the chilling time; it’s essential for a firm and sliceable pie.
If you prefer less sweetness, reduce the crushed candy canes mixed into the filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: easy recipe, holiday dessert, peppermint pie, candy cane dessert, Christmas treat