Celebrate the season with this beautiful Frozen Peppermint Pie recipe. It has a rich, creamy peppermint filling and a crunchy chocolate Oreo crust. Crushed peppermint candy tops the festive dessert everyone will love!
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🗝️ Recipe’s key points
- This rich chocolate pie crust and creamy peppermint filling make a great holiday dessert. It’s perfect for fans of peppermint and chocolate!
- The homemade crushed cookie base needs a quick pre-bake. After that, the recipe only requires freezing time. This lets you focus on other tasks as you prepare for your Christmas feast.
- Add your own twist to this frozen peppermint pie with various topping ideas and other variations listed below.
Frozen peppermint pie with Oreo crust is just as delicious as it looks! With little preparation and simple steps, this holiday dessert is easy to make. You’ll want to make it every year!
🛒 Ingredients
This is an overview of the ingredients. You’ll find the full measurements and instructions in the recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.
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- Chocolate Wafer Cookies: The crushed chocolate cookies create the perfect base for this holiday pie. I love to use Oreo cookies.
- Melted Butter – The melted butter binds the crust and adds extra richness. I prefer to use unsalted butter since kosher salt is added to the crust ingredients.
- Granulated Sugar – The sugar adds sweetness to the crust as well as the filling.
- Kosher Salt – Salt enhances the chocolate flavor of the crust and creates balance too.
- Heavy Whipping Cream – The whipped cream helps to create a light and fluffy texture to the creamy filling.
- Cream Cheese – Soften the cream cheese at room temperature for easy mixing. It creates a thick consistency and rich flavor.
- Marshmallow Creme – The perfect ingredient to add fluffy texture and extra sweetness.
- Peppermint Extract – To pack a punch of holiday flavor in this Christmas dessert pie.
- Red Food Coloring – For that classic pink hue that we all associate with peppermint desserts.
- Crushed Hard Peppermint Candies – Starlight Peppermint Mints (8 round candies) is my go-to choice. It adds crunch, festive decoration, and a little extra peppermint flavor.
🗒 Instructions
This is an overview of the instructions. Full instructions are in the recipe card at the bottom of the page.
- Process the chocolate Oreo cookies in a food processor for about 30 seconds until finely ground.
- Add the melted butter, sugar, and salt. Pulse the mixture at 1-second bursts for 5 rounds until it resembles wet sand.
- Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch tart pan as well as up the sides of the pan. Transfer the pan to a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees F or until the crust is firm and appears dry. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely for about 15 minutes.
- Beat the cream cheese and marshmallow creme for 1 ½ minutes in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add the peppermint extract and mix on low speed for about 15 seconds. Stop when the extract is fully blended in. Set the mixture aside.
- Add the whipping cream to a separate large bowl.
- Add the sugar and food coloring. Beat with an electric mixer on medium-high speed for about 1 ½ minutes. Continue until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the colored whipped cream mixture into the cream cheese mixture.
- Continue until just combined.
- Bring all the prepared elements of this dessert together to assemble the pie.
- Spread the filling evenly onto the prepared crust.
- Freeze the pie for about 2 hours or until the filling firms up.
- Decorate the frozen peppermint pie with crushed peppermint candies. Enjoy!
🥫 Storage
Store this frozen peppermint pie in the fridge, covered, for 3-4 days. The pie crust will start to soften after that.
You can also store this holiday peppermint pie in the freezer, wrapped tightly, for up to 2 months. Thaw slightly in the fridge and serve chilled.
📚 Variations
- Crust: I love using Oreo cookies for this frozen peppermint pie. However, you can use any brand of chocolate wafer cookies. Use a store-bought chocolate crust instead for convenience. Gingersnap or Graham cracker pie crusts are also great options for this dessert.
- Extra Layer: For a more indulgent holiday dessert, add a layer of rich chocolate ganache or Nutella. Spread it over the chocolate crust before adding the pie filling.
- Topping: You can use crushed candy canes, white or dark chocolate shavings, and holiday sprinkles. Chocolate chips, crushed Oreos, or broken pieces of peppermint bark also make great holiday-inspired toppings for this dessert.
- Gluten-free: Use gluten-free cookies or store-bought crust if you need to cater for food allergies. The rest of the ingredients are already gluten-free.
👩🏻🍳 Tips
- This frozen peppermint pie is a great holiday dessert to make ahead of time. If you decide to make the pie a few days early, leave off the toppings. Add them just before you slice the pie for serving.
- Since this dessert pie has a creamy filling, wrap it tightly for storage. This keeps the pie safe from food odors in the fridge and prevents freezer burn in the freezer.
- This peppermint pie needs about 2 hours in the freezer after you put it together. This helps the filling firm up and makes it easier to slice.
- Don’t leave this peppermint pie out at room temperature for longer than 15-20 minutes as the creamy filling will soften quickly and can spoil.
🤔 FAQs
Yes, you can replace Oreo cookies with other chocolate cookies. You can use chocolate wafer cookies or even graham crackers if you want a different flavor. Please ensure you adjust the amount of butter based on the cookie’s texture to achieve the right consistency.
It’s best to freeze the pie for at least two hours or until the filling is firm. For optimal results, you can leave it in the freezer overnight to ensure it sets completely.
Absolutely! The Holiday Frozen Peppermint Pie can be made in advance and stored in the freezer for up to two weeks. Just cover it securely to prevent freezer burn and maintain its freshness.
You can reduce the sweetness by using less sugar or opting for a lighter version of the bottom crust.
Definitely! Peppermint is a classic holiday flavor. You can add vanilla extract or a bit of chocolate liqueur for something different. Just be careful not to overpower the peppermint flavor.
- Chocolate Peppermint Cookies – Another holiday-inspired recipe that combines rich chocolate flavor with peppermint! Enjoy these as a holiday sweet treat, dessert, or for holiday cookie exchange parties.
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- The Best Reindeer Chow Snack Mix – This reindeer chow snack mix is a super tasty and festive snack option to enjoy throughout the holidays. Add your favorite candies for the ultimate holiday snack mix.
🍽 What to serve with frozen peppermint pie
Frozen peppermint pie can be enjoyed as is or with a scoop of your favorite ice cream. I love it with vanilla ice cream or this decadent Nutella hazelnut chocolate chip ice cream.
A drizzle of store-bought or homemade chocolate sauce is also a welcome pairing!
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You’ll need the following items to make this recipe successfully.
- Food processor — for making the chocolate cookie crumbs
- Mixing bowls — needed for mixing the filling
- 9-inch tart or pie pan — holds the frozen dessert
- Electric mixer — whips up the filling and cream
- Dry measuring cup — for measuring the marshmallow creme
- Liquid measuring cup — measures the heavy cream
- Measuring spoons — for the peppermint extract
📞 Chiacchierata (chat)
I hope you’re chomping at the bit to start on this recipe. If this pie doesn’t make you the stella (star) of every holiday gathering, I don’t know what will! It’s a showstopper with its creamy filling, crunchy crust, and that festive candy cane topping.
Whether it’s Christmas Eve, a New Year’s party, or a Valentine’s Day dinner, this Frozen Peppermint Pie fits right in, bringing sorrisi (smiles) all around. The best part? It’s so easy, but looks like you’ve spent hours in the kitchen. Make it, share it, and watch everyone swoon. Trust me, one bite and they’ll be begging for the recipe — talk about a win-win! Buon appetito and have a happy holiday (whichever one you’re celebrating)! 🎉🎄💝
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📖 Recipe
Candy Cane Bliss: Frozen Peppermint Pie With Oreo Crust
This Frozen Peppermint Pie pairs a creamy peppermint filling with a crunchy Oreo crust and crushed peppermint candy for the ultimate holiday dessert.
Print Pin RateServings: 8 servings
Calories: 455kcal
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Ingredients
Crust:
- 30 chocolate wafer cookies may also use a store-bought chocolate crust
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 Tbsp. granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp. kosher salt
Filling:
- 8 oz. cream cheese at room temperature
- 1 cup marshmallow creme
- 1 tsp. peppermint extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream chilled
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 8 drops of red food coloring
Topping:
- Crushed hard peppermint candies Such as Starlight Peppermint Mints (from 8-round candies). You may also use crushed candy canes.
Instructions
Prepare the crust:
Preheat oven to 350°F. (if you’re making the crust from scratch otherwise skip to the filling instructions)
Place chocolate wafers in a food processor; process until finely ground, about 30 seconds.
Add butter, sugar, and salt; pulse until the mixture has a wet sand consistency, about 5 (1-second) pulses.
Press mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom and up sides of a 9-inch tart pan.
Place the tart pan on a rimmed baking sheet.
Bake in a preheated oven until the crust is firm and appears dry, for about 10 minutes.
Remove from oven; let cool completely, about 15 minutes.
Prepare the filling:
Beat cream cheese and marshmallow creme in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute, 30 seconds.
Add peppermint extract; beat on low speed until fully incorporated, about 15 seconds. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the whipping cream, sugar, and food coloring with an electric mixer at medium-high speed. Mix until stiff peaks form, which takes about 1 minute and 30 seconds.
Gently fold the whipped cream mixture into the cream cheese mixture until just combined.
Assemble pie:
Spread filling into prepared crust.
Freeze until filling firms up, about 2 hours.
Decorate with crushed peppermint candies. Serve.
Notes
- This frozen peppermint pie is a great holiday dessert to make ahead of time. If you decide to make the pie a few days early, leave off the toppings. Add them just before you slice the pie for serving.
- Since this dessert pie has a creamy filling, wrap it tightly for storage. This will keep the pie safe from food odors in the fridge and prevent freezer burn.
- This peppermint pie needs about 2 hours in the freezer after you put it together. This helps the filling firm up and makes it easier to slice.
- Don’t leave this peppermint pie out at room temperature for longer than 15-20 minutes, as the creamy filling will soften quickly and can spoil.
Nutrition
Calories: 455kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 288mg | Potassium: 116mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 998IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1mg