Description
A festive and delicious Candy Cane Cream Pie perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup crushed candy canes (about 4–5 candy canes)
- 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- Extra crushed candy canes for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
- Press the graham cracker mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan to form a crust. Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
- Fold in the crushed candy canes, reserving a small amount for garnish.
- Pour the filling into the cooled graham cracker crust and smooth the top. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Before serving, top with whipped topping and sprinkle with extra crushed candy canes for garnish.
Notes
- For a chocolate twist, use chocolate graham crackers for the crust or drizzle melted chocolate over the top before adding the whipped topping.
- Substitute the peppermint extract with other flavors like vanilla or almond for a different taste profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg