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Chocolate Peppermint Cream Pie

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A no bake chocolate peppermint cream pie made with instant chocolate pudding, peppermint extract, and a fluffy homemade whipped cream topping inside a premade Oreo crust. Light, creamy, festive, and perfect for holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

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1 premade Oreo pie crust

Chocolate layer

1 box (3.4 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix

1 cup cold milk

1 cup heavy cream

3/4 to 1 teaspoon peppermint extract

Whipped topping layer

1 1/2 cups heavy cream

3 tablespoons powdered sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Food coloring, optional

Crushed candy canes, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk the chocolate pudding mix and cold milk until it begins to thicken.

  2. Whip the heavy cream in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form.

  3. Fold the whipped cream into the pudding until smooth and mousse-like.

  4. Stir in the peppermint extract, then spread the filling into the Oreo crust. Chill for 30 to 60 minutes.

  5. For the topping, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until medium-firm peaks form. Add a small amount of food coloring if desired. Spread or pipe over the chocolate layer.

  6. Chill for 3 to 4 hours. Add crushed candy canes right before serving.

Find it online: https://jesslovesbaking.com/2025/12/01/chocolate-peppermint-pie/