Description
A delightful and creamy peppermint pie that captures the essence of the holiday season, topped with crushed peppermint candies for a festive touch.
Ingredients
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- 1 pre-made graham cracker pie crust
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Crushed peppermint candies for garnish
Instructions
- Beat softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- Gently fold in whipped cream and peppermint extract.
- Pour the mixture into the graham cracker pie crust and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until firm.
- Garnish with crushed peppermint candies before serving.
Notes
For a chocolate twist, add cocoa powder to the filling. This pie can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg