Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Allow cream cheese to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Place it in a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream using an electric mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, about 3-5 minutes.
- In the mixing bowl, add powdered sugar to softened cream cheese and mix on medium speed until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and food coloring if desired. Stir together and gently fold in peppermint candy bits.
- Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture carefully using a spatula.
- Pour the filling into the chocolate cookie crust and smooth it evenly.
- Spread Cool Whip over the top of the pie, covering the filling completely. Sprinkle crushed peppermint if desired.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1-2 hours, preferably overnight.
Nutrition
Notes
This pie can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
