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Quick Christmas Peppermint Pie topped with whipped cream and peppermint sprinkles

Quick Christmas Peppermint Pie

This festive and effortless dessert is perfect for the holidays, combining a creamy peppermint filling with a crunchy graham cracker crust.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 Pre-made graham cracker crust 9-inch
Filling
  • 8 oz Cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup Milk
  • 1 tsp Peppermint extract
  • a few drops Red food coloring optional
  • 12 oz Whipped topping thawed
  • 1/2 cup Crushed peppermint candies
Topping (Optional)
  • Whipped topping for garnish
  • Crushed peppermint candies for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar, milk, and peppermint extract until smooth; add a few drops of red food coloring if desired.
  2. Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping and 1/2 cup of crushed peppermint candies into the cream cheese mixture until just combined.
  3. Pour the pie filling into the pre-made graham cracker crust, spreading evenly.
  4. Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until firm; garnish with additional whipped topping and crushed peppermint candies before serving.

Notes

For best results, allow the pie to chill for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight, to set completely.