Description
A delightful and easy-to-make peppermint pie that combines refreshing peppermint with rich chocolate and creamy vanilla, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 store-bought chocolate pie crust
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies
- Chocolate sauce for drizzling
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping until the mixture is uniform.
- Add the peppermint extract and mix well, adjusting to taste.
- Spoon the filling into the chocolate pie crust, smoothing the top.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight.
- Before serving, sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies and drizzle chocolate sauce on top.
- Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute low-fat cream cheese and use homemade whipped cream. Enjoy with coffee or hot cocoa!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: peppermint, chocolate pie, holiday dessert, quick easy dessert
