Description
A fast, no-bake dessert that captures the flavors of the holidays with cream cheese and peppermint candy.
Ingredients
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- 1 pre-made graham cracker crust
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy
- 1/2 cup whipped topping (optional)
- Chocolate shavings or additional crushed peppermint for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and peppermint extract, mixing until well combined.
- Fold in the crushed peppermint candy gently into the cream cheese mixture.
- Carefully fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
- Spoon the peppermint filling into the pre-made graham cracker crust and smooth the top.
- If desired, add whipped topping on top for decoration.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings or additional crushed peppermint if desired.
Notes
For a variation, sprinkle crushed candy between layers or chill overnight for neater slices.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg