Description
Create a delightful, no-bake Christmas dessert with this Joyful 4-Hour Candy Cane Chocolate Pie. This recipe brings playful inspiration to your kitchen, perfect for sharing moments.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made 9-inch chocolate cookie crust
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies (candy canes)
- 1 (12 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (for ganache)
- Extra crushed peppermint candies, for topping
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip the 1 cup of cold heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Fold in half of the crushed peppermint candies into the filling.
- Spread the filling evenly into the pre-made chocolate cookie crust.
- Place the pie in the freezer for 30 minutes to set slightly.
- While the pie chills, prepare the chocolate ganache. Place the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Heat the remaining 1/2 cup of heavy whipping cream in a small saucepan until just simmering. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips. Let stand for 5 minutes, then whisk until smooth.
- Pour the warm ganache over the chilled pie filling. Spread it evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining crushed peppermint candies over the top of the ganache.
- Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
- Slice and serve this festive dessert.
Notes
- You can use a pre-made graham cracker crust if you prefer a different base flavor.
- For the best texture, make sure your cream cheese is fully softened before mixing.
- Crush your candy canes using a rolling pin inside a plastic bag for easy cleanup.
- This pie tastes best when served directly from the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg