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No-Bake Candy Cane Pie

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A festive no-bake pie with a creamy peppermint filling, chocolate crust, and crushed candy cane topping.

Ingredients

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  • 1 chocolate pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (8 oz) container Cool Whip, thawed
  • 1 (3.9 oz) box instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold milk
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1 packet unflavored gelatin
  • 1/4 cup hot water
  • Nestle red and green chocolate chips (optional)
  • Crushed candy canes, for topping

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, dissolve gelatin in 1/4 cup hot water. Set aside to cool slightly.
  2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Add Cool Whip to cream cheese mixture and fold until well combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together chocolate pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes. Stir in peppermint extract and dissolved gelatin.
  5. Fold pudding mixture into cream cheese mixture until smooth.
  6. Pour filling into chocolate pie crust and smooth the top.
  7. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and crushed candy canes.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.

Notes

For a stronger peppermint flavor, increase peppermint extract to 1 1/2 teaspoons. Substitute Oreo crust for chocolate crust if desired. Top with extra whipped cream before serving for added flair.

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