Holiday Bliss Peppermint Pie (Printable Version)

Creamy peppermint filling on chocolate crust, topped with whipped cream and crushed peppermint candies for a festive dessert.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Crust

01 - 1 chocolate cookie pie crust, 23 cm diameter

→ Filling

02 - 227 g cream cheese, softened
03 - 120 g powdered sugar
04 - 5 ml peppermint extract
05 - 2 to 3 drops red gel food coloring (optional)
06 - 227 g whipped topping, thawed

→ Topping

07 - 45 g crushed peppermint candies
08 - Whipped cream, for garnish

# Guide to Cooking:

01 - Place chocolate cookie crust in a 23 cm pie dish and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
02 - In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
03 - Stir in peppermint extract and optional red gel food coloring until fully incorporated.
04 - Carefully fold whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture until light and airy.
05 - Spoon the filling into the chilled crust and smooth the surface evenly.
06 - Cover and refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
07 - Before serving, top with whipped cream and crushed peppermint candies.
08 - Slice with a warm knife and serve the pie chilled.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - For clean slices, warm the knife under hot water and dry before cutting.

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