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Chocolate Peppermint Pie {No Bake!}

Casey Rooney
This no bake Chocolate Peppermint Pie (also called "candy cane pie" at my house!) will become a holiday favorite! It's layered with fluffy peppermint cream cheese, chocolate pudding and whipped cream, all on top of a chocolate crust. This easy pie is the perfect holiday dessert, but it can truly be enjoyed ANY time of year!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 5.9 oz. box of chocolate pudding large box
  • 2 1/2 cups milk whole or 2%, not skim
  • 4 oz. package of cream cheese, softened or at room temperature half of an 8 oz. package (See Note 1)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 tsp peppermint extract
  • 3-5 drops red food coloring optional
  • 1 8 oz. tub whipped topping, divided such as Cool Whip
  • 1 10 inch Oreo pie crust regular graham cracker crust is also great
  • 2-3 candy canes, crushed, for topping optional (See Note 1)

Instructions
 

  • Prep pudding: To a large bowl, add chocolate pudding mix and milk. Beat with a whisk until slightly thickened (about 2 minutes). Refrigerate 5-10 minutes until you are ready to use (this will allow the pudding to set up). 

  • Make the cream cheese layer: With a hand-held mixer, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and red food coloring until light and fluffy (about 1 1/2 minutes). Fold in 1/2 of the whipped topping and stir until well combined.
    Note: You can also use a stand mixer with the whisk attachment.
  • Layer 1: Layer the cream cheese/Cool Whip layer (pink layer) over the pie crust. Spread gently with a knife or the back of a spoon.
  • Layer 2: For the next layer, spread on the chocolate pudding right over the cream cheese/Cool Whip layer.
  • Layer 3: Finally, spread the remainder of the whipped topping (plus more if you like!) as the final layer. Allow a small gap around the edges so the chocolate layer shows through.
  • Finish: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to overnight for best results. Top with crushed candy canes right before serving.

Notes

Note 1: Make sure cream cheese is very soft by leaving it out on the counter for a few hours. You can also place it on a microwave safe plate and microwave it in 15-20 second increments until soft. 
Note 2: To crush the candy canes, place them in a zip top bag. Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to gently crush them.
Nutrition information is only an estimate. Info is based on the Very Well Fit Nutrition Calculator.
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Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 440mgPotassium: 84mgFiber: 12gSugar: 12gCalcium: 88mgIron: 1mg
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