If you’re looking for the ultimate holiday treat to brighten up your dessert table, this Candy Cane Pie is exactly what you need! With its rich Oreo cookie crust, creamy peppermint filling, and a snowy blanket of whipped topping and crushed candy canes, this no-bake pie is as beautiful as it is delicious. It’s cool, refreshing, and full of classic Christmas flavor — the perfect dessert for parties, potlucks, and make-ahead holiday gatherings.

Whether you’re planning a cozy Christmas Eve menu or need a stunning dessert that requires zero oven time, this festive peppermint pie is guaranteed to be a crowd favorite!

For more festive Christmas recipes, check out our Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Cups and our Peppermint Cheesecake Bars!

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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Chill Time: 4 hours

Ingredients

Crust

25 Oreo cookies, crushed
5 tbsp melted butter

Filling

8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp peppermint extract
8 oz whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
1 1/2 cups crushed candy canes
Optional: 1–2 drops red food coloring (for light pink swirl)

Topping

Extra whipped topping
Crushed candy canes
Chocolate curls or shaved chocolate (optional)

Instructions

Mix crushed Oreos and melted butter until coated. Press into a 9-inch pie dish. Freeze 10 minutes.
In a bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
Add peppermint extract and mix.
Fold in whipped topping until fluffy.
Stir in crushed candy canes.
Optional: Add 1–2 drops of food coloring and swirl gently.
Spread filling into pie crust.
Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
Add whipped topping, more candy cane pieces, and chocolate curls before serving.