A few years ago, we made a frozen minty-green grasshopper pie for St. Patrick's Day. It was an instant hit for its wonderful cheesecake-like texture and mint flavor. I decided to adapt that recipe to make a festive pink peppermint pie, and make it pink instead of green!
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Questions
What is peppermint pie?
It is made from a cream cheese filling inside of an Oreo crust. The top is usually decorated with whipped cream, peppermint, or chocolate.
Can I make this ahead?
Yes, you can make it ahead of time. In fact, this will keep very well in the freezer for up to 1 month.
How do you decorate it?
- Whipped Cream. Spoon or pipe the whipped cream in different patterns.
- Oreos. Put half or whole Oreos around the edge to add an extra level of goodness.
- Chocolate. Chocolate chips or chocolate shavings on top make it look fancy.
- Peppermint. Crushed candy canes, peppermint candies, or even peppermint bark shards are all creative ideas.
How do you store this dessert?
It tastes the best if it is frozen solid. You can refrigerate it, but it won't have the same cheesecake-like texture as it does when it's frozen.
How long does it keep?
It will keep very well in the freezer for up to 1 month, as long as it's covered with aluminum foil. If you don't want to squish the whipped cream decoration, cover it with a clear plastic lid from a store-bought Oreo crust, then cover with foil.
How to Make
Gather the ingredients.
Beat the softened cream cheese with a mixer until smooth.
Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then beat in the sweetened condensed milk.
Add the peppermint extract and red food coloring.
Beat the whipping cream on medium speed until it holds its shape, but isn't too stiff.
Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth. Folding keeps some of the air from the whipped cream in the mixture.
Pour the peppermint filling into an Oreo crust and freeze for at least 20 hours.
Slice and enjoy!
Variations
- On a lower fat diet? Use Neufchatel cheese instead of cream cheese.
- On a gluten free diet? Make your own Oreo crust with gluten free Oreos.
- Allergic to red food coloring? Use all-natural food dyes instead of artificial food coloring.
- Decorate with a variety of toppings, such as whipped cream, chocolate shavings, chocolate chips, peppermint candies, or crushed candy canes.
- Make it green and use Mint Oreos to make a grasshopper pie.
- Use store-bought Oreo crust. This will definitely shave off some time.
- Don't use Reddi Whip or Cool Whip. Not only are these whipped toppings unhealthy, but they also do not taste as good as homemade whipped cream.
Pro Tips
- Be sure to freeze it for at least 20 hours before serving. Otherwise, it will not have its cheesecake-like texture.
- Decorate with starlight peppermints, candy canes, Oreo cookies, or chocolate chips.
- Is it too hard to slice? Let it sit on the counter for a few minutes or run your knife under hot water before slicing.
- Serving at an event? Pre-slice the pie and put it on top of ice so it stays frozen longer.
Recommended Tools
- Hamilton Beach Hand Mixer: can't get a stand mixer? Use this workhorse instead.
- Set of 3 Spatulas: these are my favorite spatulas for scraping out bowls.
- 9-Inch Glass Pie Plate: this freezer friendly dish is the perfect size for this recipe.
- Server: with this handy tool, you'll be able to serve neat slices of pie easily.
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Recipe
No Bake Frozen Peppermint Pie
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 20 hours 35 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
Description
This no bake frozen peppermint pie is a creamy Christmas dessert that’s perfect for peppermint and Oreo lovers. This frozen treat is made with cream cheese, condensed milk, and homemade whipped cream. Your family will eat this up over the holidays!
Ingredients
For the Pie
- 8 ounces brick-style cream cheese, softened (225g)
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk (400g)
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- Few drops of red food coloring
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (240 ml)
- 1 9-inch homemade Oreo crust
For the Decoration
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream (175 ml)
- 12 round peppermint candies
Instructions
Making the Filling (20 min + 20 hrs freezing)
- Place the cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer and beat with the paddle attachment until smooth, then scrape down the sides of the bowl. Beat in the sweetened condensed milk on medium-high speed until smooth.
- Add the peppermint extract and a drop of red food coloring, then blend until well mixed. Add more red food coloring to get the desired shade of pink.
- Whip the whipping cream with a handheld mixer on medium speed until it holds its shape, but is not stiff. Fold the whipped cream into the peppermint mixture until the mixture is smooth and free from lumps.
- Pour the filling into the Oreo crust and smooth with a rubber spatula. Freeze for at least 20 hours before serving.
Decorating (15 minutes)
- Whip the cream with a handheld mixer on medium speed until stiff. Spoon it into a piping bag fitting with a star nozzle.
- Pipe continuous swirls of whipped cream around the edge, then decorate with peppermint candies. Serve frozen.
Notes
- Freeze for at least 20 hours before serving for the best cheesecake-like texture.
- Decorate with starlight peppermints, candy canes, Oreo cookies, or chocolate chips.
- Too hard to slice? Let it sit on the counter for a few minutes or run your knife under hot water before slicing.
- Serving at an event? Pre-slice the pie and put it on top of ice so it stays frozen longer.
- Category: Pies
- Method: Frozen
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: peppermint pie, no bake pies, frozen peppermint pie
This recipe was originally published on November 10, 2017.
Erin Phillips
I made this peppermint pie for Christmas, and it was delicious! Even those in my family that don't appreciate peppermint all the time, loved it! Oreo crusts are a favorite for us, so it was perfect all around. The pie is so pretty, too!
Emma
Thank you, Erin! We're so glad that you and your family enjoyed the peppermint pie so much!
Beth
The minty taste is complimented by the Oreo crust and the fluffy whipped cream. I really like frozen pies, and this one is my favorite. It has a smooth and creamy texture.
Emma
I'm glad you like this pie so much, Beth!
Alex
The Oreo crust is crunchy, and the filling is very good. The peppermint adds a very good, good flavor! I love it!
Emma
Peppermint desserts are such a nice treat at Christmas.